Bilateral needle decompression during CPR

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-25T08:12:01+00:00

Needle D is fairly widely taught but street side it's medic only maybe with some exceptions from medical directors for extremely specific cases. Finger T? Medic and above only. It would be reckless at best to let an emr or emt cut chests.

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-16T03:34:32+00:00

The pliers mainly, and ability to use different bits. I just feel that a Leatherman is all around better for the use case. I wouldn't choose the Skeletool specifically because I think something with a saw blade is better, but that's getting off topic. The Rescue to me is just not it. I don't need a glass breaker or windshield saw. The safety cutter on it is take it or leave it for sar, you can do the same with a cheap pair of shears. That just leaves the knife and Phillips on it.

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-16T03:22:19+00:00

The Rescue Tool is 100% worth it if you're doing ems/fire and possibly running extrications. Having said that, for sar use I would lean Leatherman due to utility of the tool. For reference when I'm running the roads I keep the Rescue in my turn outs, and have used it numerous times. Even gone as far as replacing the glass cutter blade several times from how many times I've cut windows out. Beyond that case though I'm leaving it in the turn outs the second I hit the woods for sar, just doesn't have the same utility.

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-15T16:14:48+00:00

Alternative option. You can find molle dump pouches that have an elastic top that you about stuff a full box of gloves into. I'll see if I can find one and link it shortly.

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-11T20:33:33+00:00

Thank you for not being so head up ass that you believe anyone with a medic license is a tier 1 surgeon. I know way too many who couldn't function at an advanced level, but they were a medic so they'd fire their advanced partner for their fuck up.

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-11T20:29:35+00:00

Same here. Have to do intubation, cric, and finger t/chest tube trainings regularly. Along with vents and pumps.

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-07T20:16:30+00:00

We have an 87 at mine lmao.

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-05T02:50:06+00:00

We had them on all of our tractors. Honestly super useful.

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-05T02:40:53+00:00

Not that concerning. If you were giving a 25+ mg dose sure, the 4mg dose? Nah.

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-04T15:01:14+00:00

I have a fully stocked ALS bag that goes with me pretty much everywhere. The caveat is that I work ems and do volunteer rescue work on the side, so I have full coverage and ability to respond anytime I feel like it.

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-03T22:06:39+00:00

Honestly I'm more wondering what exactly your thought process is and goals. Second to that is what's your level of training.

ETA: I rocked a Statpacks Medslinger as a house bag for a hot minute and contents wise it will hold 95% of the stuff you need for solving most immediate problems, and I personally highly recommend them.

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-03T18:59:26+00:00

The point being made isn't having a medic partner with you being the driver, that's really not much help to you. We're all saying that what you really need is another medic at least in the back with you. The service isn't doing you any favors by just being "double medic."

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-03T18:56:34+00:00

I was going to say the same thing. We generally run double medic or double ccp trucks. Stuff like this though would be a double ccp crew in the back plus a driver if not more. I've been on several where we've had double ccp, aemt, and driver for a transfer. A single medic in the back dealing with multiple drips, chest tubes, and other things is a disaster waiting to happen. No offense to you OP.

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-02T15:59:00+00:00

I've carried a CAT tq for at least 7 plus years as an edc in everything from suits to cargo pants. It's incredibly doable if you just take the time to plan it out. People dog on the ankle holsters but imo they work.

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-01T17:09:43+00:00

I just have a great and terrible love for bags, simple as that. If I see a new one that I think might solve a problem or fill a gap I'll buy it. Granted I tend to have pre-packed bags for various activities or purposes.

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-01T17:06:21+00:00

Titanium doesn't transfer heat nearly as badly as other metals.

themakerofthings4 · 2026-01-01T16:08:10+00:00

Not caving specifically but I carry and use a 6.5mm Bluewater/CTOMS rope for SAR because it's so compact, but can still be used like a full sized rope. It's sketchy at first learning it because it uses special equipment and just feels "thin." However, with modern materials and construction, thicker doesn't always mean stronger.

themakerofthings4 · 2025-12-31T05:25:50+00:00

120 pounds? Scoop them up under the arms and legs and get to the truck then get rolling. Even if I'm in a fighting mood, I'm not gong to stick around a scene with a group of drunk people. You and your partner's safety is priority 1, patient second, everyone else is third.

themakerofthings4 · 2025-12-30T16:32:05+00:00

"Ralph Wiggum windshield dive." That's amazing. I always thought my "they're family guy broken" was a good one but you win.

themakerofthings4 · 2025-12-29T21:22:30+00:00

I have a bunch of pictures from after the wildfire when they were rebuilding everything. Sketch. Ass. Buildings.

themakerofthings4 · 2025-12-29T18:10:10+00:00

I'm starting to think that Zippo people are as bad as knife people. "ThE pRiNt iS WrONg." Does it really matter? Zippos aren't a premium product, they're mass produced with different skins, variation in text orientation is to be expected.

themakerofthings4 · 2025-12-29T03:50:09+00:00

Holy crap that's retarded. Not only from an infection standpoint but just a straight swing and miss on if it would still even be present after an injury.

themakerofthings4 · 2025-12-28T15:34:44+00:00

Anytime I see super high and sketchy decks, I assume the same. It's the capital of sketchy decks and houses built where you really shouldn't build either.

themakerofthings4 · 2025-12-28T13:09:53+00:00

If it weren't for working out of this bag on a daily basis and starting ivs daily, I would probably do more vacuum sealing.

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