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Rapid transport is going to be your best bet in my opinion, as the question stated "in the long run" Removing the helmet without proper extrication techniques can aggravate possible c-spine injuries, and O2 would probably not be overly beneficial, where as in the long run if you get the patient...

This is a good question, one common answer is that the ETT the best way to secure an airway. The rebuttal to that is the airway is not very well secured with the ETT in the esophagus. From what I've been reading here is that a lot of countries who have advanced EMS do not use ETTs rather they...

You did not obtain O2 sat levels? I would have to say provided he was saturating fine he would not need O2. Despite what is preached O2 is not some magical cure all drug, and in some cases can be quite detrimental to the patient, granted that was not the case here but there does not appear to be...

You have to realize medics do more than work on soldiers, they are often assigned to MEDACs (military hospitals and clinics) which deal with retirees and family members which include pediatrics up to in some cases geriatrics. Medics also treat the local national population such as Iraqi and...

I'm well aware that most would not be particular enjoy and do not have a comparable civilian, but it seems most people on this forum have this notion that is all military medicine comes too.

considering the story does not give much information on the wound I can only speculate. They only speak of one wound which from very basic physics would imply it was an entrance wound. Entrance wounds from a .45 can be no larger than 1/4 of an inch especially in the head where it can be easily...

Are you aware that you receive your NREMT-B in Advanced Individual Training? Which will require another background check on top of your initial entry background check. Though this should not be a major disqualifying factor, talk to a recruiter about this to make sure but I was able to get in and...

What I find funny about this statement is the fact that you automatically assume that the majority of military medicine is traumatic events and we do not know anything in regards to medical events. I assure you servicemen are ill far more often than we have gunshot wounds or shrapnel coming from...

Haha, cool can't wait until I get the card!

There a a few comments that are quite uncalled for if you wish to look back. Though I understand you are all voicing your opinions but one post on the subject is all that is really warranted. If you are not going to provide an answer other than restating what you initially stated why bother to...

I do agree that he does not belong in the military except maybe as a chaplain, however the derogatory comments and innuendo is not necessary. The man asked a simple question and from that has stemmed one of the largest threads on the forums. Think about this though, less than 10% of Americans...

M6 is an Additional Skill Identifier your MOS would be 68WM6. You can have any number of ASI and MOS, but you will only operate in one duty MOS and one ASI at a time.

The problem with working in a CASH is you do not really have any choice for your duty assignment when you first get out of basic and being a male you will more than likely go to a line unit. If you are truly that insistent try to get M6 put in your contract which is a Licensed Practical Nurse...

I understand that the medic was in times past and is still legally considered a non-combatant role, but not so much anymore. If you do wish to serve and maintain a true status as a noncombatant role your best bet would be a chaplain, they still do not carry weapons and do not engage the enemy...

It would not before your beliefs...it would before negligent homicide, if your beliefs clouded your judgment to the point someone was killed because you failed to watch your sector and return fire. Part of your enlistment oath states you "...stand ready to defend the constitution of the United...

Sorry but I do have to make a few corrections to some posts. First of all you can come in as a specialist, that is if you speak to the right recruiter. Though medics or as they are now called "Healthcare Specialists" as the new 68W MOS designates it, can be placed in any type of unit and are...

It depends, If theres obvious signs of death the coroner will take them if not you will run them like a code, this also varies from region to region dependent on local protocols.

http://emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=19749 http://emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=21454 http://emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=17624 This whole argument has been beat to death in those threads. I would get into it again but I won't. Also SOC aidsmen (they are not called medics) are NOT trained to the...

Had a patient that was a female and complained of similar issues post intercourse, when we got on seen we checked her and her v/s were all fine other than an excruciating pain in her head she was in her late thirties early forties, and adamantly refused to go to the hospital so she signed a...