Does anyone know a good website with EMS clipboards like the kind nurses use that have a "cheat sheet" with information such as normal vital signs ranges, GCS, APGAR, and other somewhat hard to remember stuff?
perfect answer, the metal ones are perfect we have one and its got scratches and dents all over it but it still works fine, we just recently replaces the old metal ones we have had for like 6 years, they finally s*it the bed..I use the plastic ones at my amusement park EMS job and they are slowly starting to fall apart..as for the cheat sheet it would be best to make your own, that way you can put what you need to know on it..not some generic list..
We have a dummy MIR filled out and taped to the cover of the clipboard. But, remember, it needs to be changed often or you will forget to look at it!
Also something to consider with the clipboard is thickness. If you do a lot of writing on it while at a desk or table, the thicker clipboards can aggravate carpal tunnel problems. I personally like to take the report off the clipboard while I'm writing it. I used the clipboard primarily in the rig, or in the home prior to transport.
Actually they are the cheapest on Ebay. But like Jon said make your own using the metal ones. that way no one knows when your cheating they just think your looking for a piece of paper.