Wacker gear

Ya from WWII, but this version is funnier
 
Use search function. I started a couple threads years ago.

Let me give you some key words and observations regarding entry-level techs:

WORDS:
knife, holsters, windshield punch, V-blade, flashlight, Kelly clamp, elastic tourniquet, electronic stethoscope, crych kit.

OBSERVATIONS:
The more experienced you are, the less your kit carries, yet the more you are prepared to do.
The more experienced you are, the less (unnecessary care) you do.
The more experienced you are at the basic level, the less time on scene you spend.
The more experienced you are, the closer to your protocols you automatically work, and the better the documentation of protocol departures you make.
The more experienced you are, the less trash and missing items in your kit after an incident and the faster you are truly back in service.
The more experienced you are, the more likely you will conduct a sharps count before you try to move the patient, avoid and wash off spooge, and think scene sfety throughout any incident.

That do it?
 
longstrike said:
I'm working on that aspect of it as well
I think I'm pretty well versed in bls protocal and patient care but theres always room
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I definitely commend you for realizing this! BLS is truly the very, very bottom of medical care. Hell, I think I learned more in A&P then I did in EMT-B, and that's saying something!

Continue learning, never stop. The moment you lose interest in knowledge or learning is the day you should find a new field.

Best of luck!
Eric
 
mycrofft said:
Let me give you some key words and observations regarding entry-level techs:

OBSERVATIONS:
The more experienced you are, the less your kit carries, yet the more you are prepared to do.
The more experienced you are, the less (unnecessary care) you do.
The more experienced you are at the basic level, the less time on scene you spend. ect...
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That is extremely well said and I will take that into consideration.
On another note that first list was pretty good too. I have some googling to do on those, but I will strive to impart at least some of what you wrote about into my on scene aditude and my practice habbits. Thanks for the advice
 
#1 EMI EMT Shears

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http://www.nursingscrubsshop.com/nu...cts.php?q=EMI+multi+purpose+EMT+rescue+shears


#2 Portable Bypass

http://www.medtronic.com/for-health...products/pbs-portable-bypass-system/index.htm

#3 Face Shield (Just in case)

http://www.amazon.com/Uvex-S8510-Po...3ACE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1306175519&sr=8-2
 
lol I love the shears
I wonder if one side is serated like in normal shears, I cant tell from the picture
Thanks for the imput
 
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I cannot tell either. Too much stuff for me
 
it says lightweight saw
looks like they are
 
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LOL, funny post. Let me be honest I am a gear err hound (watching my p's and q's). What I'd like to know is if I carry my own steth, small flashlight and shears is this too much of being a whacker? I want to have the tools to do the job but I don't need 400 lbs of gear on me to do it. Honest feedback would be appreciated.

Oh edit, regular shears, regular steh, regular light, not a 500 lumen one, LOL>
 
I never really thought of wacker as a number, but more that you have gear on you that never gets used. I ride from 7pm to 7am and a flashlight is a must, however, if i rode the other half of the day it might be a little unessesary.
 
Gray said:
LOL, funny post. Let me be honest I am a gear err hound (watching my p's and q's). What I'd like to know is if I carry my own steth, small flashlight and shears is this too much of being a whacker? I want to have the tools to do the job but I don't need 400 lbs of gear on me to do it. Honest feedback would be appreciated.

Oh edit, regular shears, regular steh, regular light, not a 500 lumen one, LOL>
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That absolutely wouldn't make you a whacker, not even close! Now, if you carry that stuff off duty, THEN I'd say you crossed the line :P
 
LOL, that's when I usually carry more. I keep a GO bag in my house, my car and wife's car, along with EDCing a small legal knife and a small flashlight. We could go over whats in the go bag, but I would make another thread for that. I shouldn't do this as it may lead to more whackers but edcforums.com is where you can really learn a lot. :)
 
Gray said:
LOL, that's when I usually carry more. I keep a GO bag in my house, my car and wife's car, along with EDCing a small legal knife and a small flashlight. We could go over whats in the go bag, but I would make another thread for that. I shouldn't do this as it may lead to more whackers but edcforums.com is where you can really learn a lot. :)
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Generally, while on duty, I carry my steth (Yes it's a Littmann. Got my first one as a gift. When the cat chewed a hole in it, I replaced it for the tacticool Black Edition variation.)Other than the steth, maybe 2 pairs of gloves, a penlight in one shirt pocket, small knife, and small notepad/pen.
 
Ok so I don't feel too bad. Wife bought me the Littman Master cardio all black, she says it brings the color out in my eyes.
 
medichopeful said:
That absolutely wouldn't make you a whacker, not even close! Now, if you carry that stuff off duty, THEN I'd say you crossed the line :P
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I carry gear off duty however, if I roll up on a scene and stop in my county I am immediately on the clock which is handy for some quick overtime.
 
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