Can also echo the awesomeness of Alaska, been there a year and a half. Outdoor dream with plenty of peril in the back nine. Couple military medics hang out with the local 4x4 club in Anchorage- always good times.
Rump roast suture
Heh, what is it with Army medics and pork? j/k
Had a combat medic (USAF) teach me the basics of suturing on some cheap cuts of pork. He stressed the form of suturing above all- speed and confidence comes later, and all that practice will be part of reflex later.
I never...
not too serious to laugh
Was working with a partner on a pt who colapsed from hyperthermia. Pt came to while partner was taking vitals and I was on the radio. We passed some info back and forth and after my partner called out the pulse the pt looked right at him, "that's amazing- how could you...
I'd say for anyone with certified skill in EMS/EMT-B/IV, FR, whatever- I find it hard to believe someone could sleep well at night knowing that they are not prepared. Yeah, Yeah- I'll hear a lot of "I'm off duty", "let those on call handle this", etc. etc. That's pretty sad for someone to just...
Hidden Heros
So yeah, like my case worker thought I should get involved in small group therapy... j/k j/k!
'ello EMT groupie's, the name's Dave or Doc if you're in a hurry. 26 y/o with 6 years in the USAF.
Started Scuba diving right away and got some good squids (Navy) to help me with...