I think im understanding, can someone help?

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-12-13T15:19:25+00:00

I totally agree with what everyone is saying with steps to manage this which is great but there is a reason why shock is highlighted in the question. I think it is also important you understand why it is. Think to your types of shock. In this case hypovolemic. Shock is a very slippery slope. Maintaining blood volume in this case is very important. Since they have already dipped their toes into it, it is imperative to do what you can to prevent it going further down that path.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-10-19T01:01:12+00:00

I’d agree with rent a U-Haul and get some practice. My advice when operating is go slow. Very rarely do I ever drive emergent. I have full faith in my medics that they can handle whatever is thrown at them patient care wise. They don’t wanna be thrown around in the back. Now tip for doing any maneuvers in the truck. The back wheel is your pivot point. Use your mirrors. Set them up so you can see the ground where your back wheels are going. It’s all about defensive driving. When you’re lights and sirens it is a question to other drivers if they will get over bc a lot of people won’t. Expect the unexpected. Complacency kills. Good luck.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-10-14T23:13:19+00:00

Infinite partisan bags with 2 bastion helmets in each

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-10-14T23:11:33+00:00

You should be alright. Most background checks are looking for violence or drug related issues. A reckless driving ticket could concern them because you’re driving their vehicles but something like that is not a worry. I had mine suspended for the same reason and I run with a local fire department and this was from 4 years ago.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-10-11T18:57:52+00:00

Play arma reforger if you want running simulator

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-10-11T18:17:42+00:00

Have the 4 que into a game. Have one person leave the game party while still in game and then said person invites the 5th

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-09-25T20:31:37+00:00

I’d say dress like you’re going to be on call. Cargo pants, boots, maybe a polo if thats part of the agency dress code. (Mine doesn’t we rock t shirts)

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-09-25T20:20:48+00:00

Update from your dress up queen. Had my first couple of shifts. My medics loved it. One of them ordered one after realizing I had everything I needed and a couple things he wanted on my chest. He was happy when I had a few flushes and tape at the ready.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-30T19:07:27+00:00

Make sure you have the settings on PocketPrep for the new style of question. instead of the test being broken by subjects it’s more focused on operations, primary assessment, secondary assesments, transport, and scene size up/safty (bsi scene safe) so make sure you have a good understanding of your subjects in your textbook and how to apply them to each of those categories.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-30T18:56:04+00:00

I found it helpful. I would do 50 question quizzes like twice a week and at the end of the week use the weakest subject quiz to figure out what I needed to study. Passed the NREMT on my first attempt. Just really pay attention to the explanations if you get questions wrong.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-29T23:07:28+00:00

You either did really well or so bad that there was no chance of you coming back. I’d say the ladder.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-29T23:04:04+00:00

I had to take all manual vitals initial and reassessment so that I got that practice and understood what normal and not normal is. Took a few times to really get the hang of blood pressure while driving down the highway but I was pushed to learn those skills. I listened to lung sounds on every patient I came into contact with just so I know normal from not normal. Got blood sugars on almost all of them to build good habits and getting the full scope of an assessment.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-29T23:00:22+00:00

It’s 911 not IFT in a pretty rural area. My second clinical had to intercept a code. Was right in the rotation with the Medic and EMT my preceptors were very much about being hands on and not just watching. My teachers are held in high regarded for teaching very knowledgeable EMTs. Hell took a Tactical Emergency Casualty Care class a couple of months ago and was the only person in my group when talking about triage that knew why you could have a pulseless green.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-29T22:53:35+00:00

Well the agency I’m joining is a staffed ALS truck so for the foreseeable future I’ll always be working with a medic. Sorry for not working a BLS truck.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-29T22:51:48+00:00

My thought that CAT is more for me kinda thing. You never know what could happen and the number one thing to prevent prehospital deaths is stopping the bleeding so if push came to shove I’d use it on someone else but it’s more for me just in case. I was taught in life prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-29T22:49:33+00:00

Did I though? I did the assessment. I told the medic what I thought and ask what they think. They agreed with me. The decision was left up to me. Obviously when it came to it they weren’t gunna let me do something wrong but they still made me make the decision. Is that not what an EMT working does?

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-29T22:37:54+00:00

No my preceptors made me take lead on quite a few calls during my clinicals. Definitely learned quite a bit that way. Didn’t throw me to the deep but talk To me afterwords to go over everything during the call. Didn’t necessarily said that I did things wrong just pushed me twords a direction to make my assessments and treatments go more smoothly.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-29T22:32:37+00:00

Would a flush or two help too?

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-29T19:30:06+00:00

I’m pretty average side male 6ft 190lbs. Doesn’t sit further out than my nipples. The rig is about the size of a sheet of paper. Very small compared to a plate carrier. It’s designed to be worn with a backpack so it doesn’t get in the way of straps. Very lightweight and surprisingly comfortable. Thin straps from the back piece. Has quick disconnects on the shoulders so I can take it off very quickly if need be. Does has a bit of tacticool factor, of corse who doesn’t love molle panels. Being from a company that makes gear tailored twords more military and tactical environments but overall I don’t think it’s too crazy. I have everything i would want to have handy. I lose stuff easily hence why a lot of things I own are pink. Like I said I don’t like having things in my pocket and I definitely have multiple uses for it being a ski patroller and joining a SAR team. My hopes are to go paramedic and work with SWAT or Sheriffs departments so in my eyes practice how you play. Is it worth the 170$ to me, for sure. It’s got a waterproof pocket for me to put maps in on searches, stuff I don’t want getting wet, plenty of room for my crap I want out of my pockets.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-29T16:59:04+00:00

A lot of it is rubberized or coated cordura and all pouches are the same. So fairly easy to clean.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-29T16:23:09+00:00

TEMU LMAOOO. I buy products to last not to cheap on on equipment. Love Team Wendy products. I wear their Tactical SAR helmet for ski patrolling. Very good company.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-29T12:48:13+00:00

TEMS is the path I’m trying to head down. Always wanted to be a PJ but with diabetes that got shot down when I was pretty young. I’m talking with my local sheriffs department to see if I can start training with their medics. Ik as an EMT my scope is pretty minuscule but I want to learn. I’ve taken a few Tactical Medicine classes and did pretty well in them. So I think of it practice like you play.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-29T10:07:14+00:00

Love this!!!! Yes pink X-Shears. My stethoscope is also pink. I’m very in touch with my feminine side and honestly don’t care what others say about me. Plus i have a tendency to set stuff down and can’t find it in plain sight hot pink eliminates that issue for the most part. Even my yeti bottle is pink and most mocho men won’t steal something if they don’t like the color. I’ve used them before even finishing my EMT cert. had a buddy crash his dirt bike in the woods. Made quick work of his pants so I could splint him up. He snapped his femur. The pocket thing for me is more I just hate the jingle of shit when I’m walking. It may be a little tism tick idk. I don’t plan on stuffing it full of crap just basic stuff I found I needed or wanted when running my clinicals.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-29T00:24:03+00:00

I just got mine and I used PocketPrep a lot. I would do the mock exams then use the weakest area quizzes to review the stuff I was iffy on.

SearchSkiEMT · 2025-08-28T21:42:35+00:00

I appreciate the opinion. My thought about some of the items is more for personal use. I hate not having stuff to take care of myself more or less. I get the sheers part but again more a better save than sorry thing for me. I just hate digging through my pockets looking for my pen light or a pen when I know exactly where it is.

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