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DrJack wrote:So I'm not sure what I'm looking at here...

Is that for refilling a D off of the tank in picture?
Or is it for refilling the tank shown?

DrJack,

The rig pictured is for filling a D from a bulk tank, This bulk tank happens to be a small 10CU o2 tank from Airgas.

A private pilot showed me this and after a little internet research I built one for myself...

What arrangements and supplies do you have for handling human waste and soiled clothing? When people get hurt, they very often soil themselves. Even if they don't if a rescue and transport lasts more than an hour, they will have full bladder and relief will help. I have this issue in my family. We ...

Dannus hit it right on...

Only thing I could add would be to consider that an NPA also has Contraindications (Reasons /Situations where you would not use an NPA)...

Bill

Now if someone could come up with something that really did work like Fix-A-Flat (BioFoam in HALO), I'd be absolutely thrilled. Especially if it wasn't a huuuge can. http://img1.targetimg1.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/14/02/14028913.jpg http://9010survival.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/superglues...

Just so we can clear up any Bad advice given in this thread... If you have an established clot DONT go into the wound and try to scrape it out to replace it with superglue. The CELOX has bought you some time to get the necessary materials together to do the job properly or prolonged the inevitable i...

I thought I was pretty nice and even provided a couple links to help you learn something and I get called a Dick?? As far as your weird internet stalker act concerning Ian's Book, do you really believe everything you read on the internet??? I guess I know your answer to that based on the whole Super...

Tampons and superglue both mentioned in the same response. :roll: NWDub, Stick around and do a little reading and ask folks around here lots of questions before you offer bad advice. You may also consider looking into some First Aid Training. http://www.redcross.org/ http://www.nols.edu/wmi/ http://...

IANMCDEVITT wrote:let me tell you, that steroid IM? Feels like you got kicked by a mule......

Never have had Prednisone IM but you have not lived til you have had Gamma Globulin.

I also decided not to keep Epi in my kit. I have had 2 Epi Pens (IM) expire on me now and cant justify the cost to keep them around. Keeping a 50ml of Epi may be an option if I decide to go for more training. :crazy: At the end of the day for all but the most severe anaphylaxis, if I can get a Benad...

DrJack,

If I can get a hold of my EMT Instructor I will get you what he has:-)

My Family and I decided to go out of town for the Christmas Holiday and we ended up in a little town in Colorado named Salida, pronounced (Sa-lie-da) or the locals will giggle at ya :D I made it a point to stop by Rescue Essentials and tour their facility. A nice guy who shall remain nameless unless...

Ian, Is this class gonna be on post or off post?

DannusMaximus, My first thought on Command Re certification would be NIMS

Some seriously boring dry $hit required in many areas (mine being one of them).

http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.aspx

Here is what I learned when I was a pup. Hell even the pictures have not changed.

Make sure you click the arrows so you can learn the whole lesson, Glad to help those that have a tourniquet disability

http://armyintelligence.tpub.com/IS0877/IS08770122.htm

Too thin,imo. I have 2 of these & they're easy to use-- http://www.amazon.com/Single-Release-Reusable-Pneumatic-Tourniquet-blue/dp/B0090YU35E" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Gundog, I'm gonna disagree on the use of what you have listed as a "Trauma" Tourniquet... While it meets the d...

Too thin,imo. I have 2 of these & they're easy to use-- http://www.amazon.com/Single-Release-Reusable-Pneumatic-Tourniquet-blue/dp/B0090YU35E" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Gundog, I'm gonna disagree on the use of what you have listed as a "Trauma" Tourniquet... While it meets the d...

If it is all I had I would try to use it but if I was stocking a kit I would not plan on using latex tubing .as a TQ. Take a section of tubing and try it, I believe what you will find is that the only part of the latex loop that will get tight will be where you are twisting it tight (Where you put t...

I will have to go digging for them but I'm pretty sure the Hem Con Bandages I have are dissolving / rinse away. I bet it is this property that has them listed as RX at some places.

No muss no fuss CELOX gauze for the win! who needs Hemcon

JIM wrote:We have a paramedic-only system here btw.

Paramedic only, must be nice:-)


I'm a EMT-B so I have been watching this thread intently... I guess my point is while an ETT may be considered the gold standard it is outside of my Scope of Practice so OPA / NPA / King it is:-)

SO if I understand it correctly, Departments are switching to protocols that require less skill to administer? Combi / King as opposed to ETT and a bone gun over an IV line? Is this due to litigation concerns by switching some or all of the effectiveness of a particular treatment to the hardware in ...

Here is a short how to on Gram Staining... You know... Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria I remember seeing an in depth guide on one site or another but this will give you a general idea. http://www.ehow.com/how_2098704_do-gram-stain.html http://www.wikihow.com/Gram-Stain If someone wanted to ...

I think these talks eventually digress to the point that by directly asking where to buy "Fish" antibiotics for human consumption the poster is actually asking someone to help them break the law :D My guess is this thread is not far from being locked, though a careful search of this board and a litt...

IANMCDEVITT wrote:Was I ranting?

Naaaaa, not anymore then normal