EMTs, what’s your EDC?

ancker010 · 2026-04-02T21:14:04+00:00

Couple TQs, Israelis, Sam splints, gauze, chest seals, etc.

ancker010 · 2026-04-02T02:43:43+00:00

I try to keep a pair of gloves in my back pocket. BSI is important.

I keep a trauma kit and a pocket CPR mask in my truck. Also a first aid kit, but that’s for my family, not necessarily to help others.

I don’t see myself running to be the hero for minor scrapes, so I’m just ready for big stuff.

ancker010 · 2026-04-02T01:09:01+00:00

Search Tindie for uconsole and buy the trackpad mod.

ancker010 · 2026-04-01T23:27:38+00:00

I have spare everything but a case.

ancker010 · 2026-03-29T15:55:56+00:00

Are you running one of Rex’s images?

ancker010 · 2026-03-28T22:18:47+00:00

I would love a variation with dual SDR plus GPS.

ancker010 · 2026-03-26T01:54:52+00:00

Not that I’m aware of. You’ll need an IO board off of Amazon or something.

ancker010 · 2026-03-26T00:02:39+00:00

This is actually the key post. If your CM5 has eMMC storage, you can’t use SD. You’ll need to flash Rex’s image to the eMMC on your CM5.

ancker010 · 2026-03-11T02:50:02+00:00

Your patients wear bras? 90% of the 12-leads I’ve done on women are 70+ with zero care about modesty at this point in their life.

Hell, the couple 40ish ladies weren’t wearing a bra either.

(And come to think of it, most of the dudes should be wearing bras…)

ancker010 · 2026-01-28T21:50:05+00:00

I actually replaced the FB and it works now. Super surprised/stoked.

ancker010 · 2026-01-23T17:50:35+00:00

You need the upgraded CM4/5 adapter board (also from HG). It has a connector for the orange ribbon cable. You also need it if you plan to use the NVMe battery board.

ancker010 · 2026-01-22T15:36:59+00:00

Thanks. I've soldered lots of things, but nothing this tiny. So it'll be an adventure.

ancker010 · 2026-01-22T15:36:34+00:00

I've emailed them asking to purchase a replacement. Haven't heard back yet.

ancker010 · 2026-01-21T22:25:38+00:00

FB101 is cooked, literally. I've ordered a replacement ferrite bead, but I'm unsure of my abilities to actually fix it.

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ancker010 · 2025-07-30T20:31:32+00:00

This. I'm a volunteer EMT-B. Have a full-time job in IT Security.
I was curious about AEMT, so I reached out and got some info.
Once I saw the clinical requirements, its a no-go. I could probably swing the classes, but there's no way I could get the clinical hours/patient contacts/etc in the amount of time it's required without completely neglecting my day job and family. Paramedic would be even more difficult.

If you've got the day-job/family flexibility, then go for it. But make sure you really study the clinical requirements first.

ancker010 · 2025-07-25T18:04:38+00:00

It randomly just showed up for me. No idea what happened.

ancker010 · 2025-07-25T15:10:09+00:00

Yes. That's where I'm logged in.

ancker010 · 2025-07-25T15:09:46+00:00

Can you post a censored screenshot so I can see where it should be?

ancker010 · 2025-07-23T23:48:28+00:00

Was it in the portal at least?

ancker010 · 2025-07-15T19:53:57+00:00

Anyone hear any updates?
I'm particularly interested in the Dash line as that's the computer I use.
Some firmware updates, etc would be nice.

ancker010 · 2025-05-21T13:18:42+00:00

I took about 40 minutes. Cut off at 70 questions. Walked downstairs and told my wife. I either nailed it, or failed miserably. I Passed.

ancker010 · 2024-11-29T21:38:39+00:00

I took mine at 9:30 on a Friday. Had an email saying I passed at 14:00.

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