EMS Self Defense Tools/Tactics

JJR512 said:
A metal oxygen cylinder.
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+1

Always aware of where it is should a psych pt feel the need to jump off the cot. Of course, that's why I *watch* my psych pts so I don't have to go for the cylinder.


Regarding carry in hospitals, remember the (in)famous saying:

"Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6".

Though I don't personally carry on the job anymore, if I felt the threat was constantly around (like if I worked in a rough neighborhood, etc.), I would carry and be willing to lose my job over it. Nothing in life is more valuable than life.
 
I am pretty smart, pretty damn strong and I can hit very hard. Other then that whatever is around. Always leave yourself and out and when it happens you have to be ready, violence of action is what wins usually in a combat situation. The good ole US Army taught me that very well...
 
DT4EMS is the class you want for self defense training.

If you are interested in learning some really good self defense techniques that were designed for ems folks, then check out DT4EMS. They have a website that is full of info. I took the 2 day class several years ago and it was excellent. DT4EMS teaches you how to escape from an attacker. They start with a simple parry to defect a punch all to way to getting out of a ground pounding. The class also teaches scene awareness and things to look out for, legal issues about being attacked and what you need to do to protect yourself in court, and documentation. It's a great class.
 
newt3947 said:
If you are interested in learning some really good self defense techniques that were designed for ems folks, then check out DT4EMS. They have a website that is full of info. I took the 2 day class several years ago and it was excellent. DT4EMS teaches you how to escape from an attacker. They start with a simple parry to defect a punch all to way to getting out of a ground pounding. The class also teaches scene awareness and things to look out for, legal issues about being attacked and what you need to do to protect yourself in court, and documentation. It's a great class.
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This was already mentioned earlier in the thread.
 
An IV bag upside the head works pretty well...but as far as I'm concerned I'm only doing enough to break contact with the assaulter and beat feet away. And I have absolutely NO qualms about opening the back door of the rig and letting the patient get the hell out B)
 
MediMike said:
An IV bag upside the head works pretty well...but as far as I'm concerned I'm only doing enough to break contact with the assaulter and beat feet away. And I have absolutely NO qualms about opening the back door of the rig and letting the patient get the hell out B)
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Just remember your cover story: "The patient tried to attack me, I sidestepped and the patient tripped, and as he fell, he reached out and must have grabbed the door release, thereby opening the door and allowing him to spill out the back."
 
I endorse DT4EMS courses. More agencies and schools should cover this during their training.

Kip also has some segments on using trauma shears as defense tools.

Remember most anything can be used as a weapon (by you and by patients).
Clipboard. Pen. Trauma bag/box. Pager. O2 Cylinder. Extra O2 regulator. Backboard. Flashlight. Suction canister. Yankauer tip. Radio. Steel toe boot. Shears. BSI glasses. Penlight.
 
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