Recent content by chute43

If it is possible both will do you some good, knowing every med in the world won't help you at all when you are working a 15 pt MCI and some mother is screaming at you to save their child. And the same works the other way being super macho and plugging 14g IVs in everyone won't help you at all...

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After some recent request I have started building Riggers belts using the cobra buckle which is all aluminum and weigh 4 oz. Super heavy duty, quickly growing in popularity with EMS,Fire, Military and Law Enforcement. Basic double layer cobra belt without the attachment ring is 50.00 plus...

Newest color combination. For those who like a little earth tone in their wardrobe Coyote brown with black buckle kary

I think you said the key thing being used properly, we all knowthe kind of person who thinks if 10 psi is good 15 psi has to be better, which is why happend in the region I work in. Another classic example of mis-use hurting our ability to render the best care. kary

Some of the ski patrol still use them but they are kind of out of touch with the real EMS world, I am speaking for the local ski area, not all ski patrols. They are not allowed by our medical director because of the fear of over inflation of the splint, which could cause pressure necrosis...

Some places do tend to take advantage of the student. I paid close to 500 not including the travelling expense because at the time you couldnt take the test locally(it was still a written exam then). good luck, The NREMT isnt really the one charging the money it is the testing site that sets...

I wanted to add some new photos of my belts. I added some new colors and I am currently working on getting a batch of coyote brown with black buckles finished. They were recently review on M=MIL-SPEC Monkey And onGear Journal

I stumbled across this while searching for other free stuff. Maybe someone could use this or use it as a study guide Delmar Learning Site Download kary

I worked for NPS in Yosemite, many of the rangers attend a course similar to the EMT intermediate class, they call it the Park Medic Course, it is taught once a year in Fresno, CA. Once they return to their home units, their local medical director can adjust their standing orders. If you are...

That was why I said it was more of a note worthy thing and less of a diagnostic tool. Plus if you have the pt raise their eye brows and the pt can only raise one side, I believe that is very important information to gather. It doesnt change any therapy. Just using good assessment skills with...

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For the past 9 or 10 months I have been selling these belts on ebay and to local firefighter, and other paramedics. They are made from Parachute harness webbing, all of which is new ofcourse. For those unfamiliar with this style of belt, these were highly sought after for many years. Mine are...

These are the ones, I am talking about-EMS outer pants I know they wouldn't be the most comfortable in temperatures, but hopefully technology will catch up with the need. kary