Be a lazy medic

[Great-Kazoo]

All of this stuff can be done at home. The only reason I posted this is bc durning a class we were told our patients would have their trachea pushed to the side if they are suffering from tension pneumothorax. That is a true statement, BUT I've now learned, your patient is on the downslope and you will have to work a lot harder at this point...... So if I was a "lazy medic" and took lung sounds and evaluated your patient before he presents with sever signs of distress, you might catch it early and decompress your patient and keep them comfortable and out of shock.
Turniquets are the same way.... Practice putting them on one and two handed. I've haven't searched YouTube for good instructional videos but I bet they are out there. PSA: no need to cut off your circulation or practice while you are drunk or sleepy.

When you get those circular tattoos?

[Mick-Boy]

In the vein of being lazy, I'm a big fan of not re-inventing the wheel so I'm always on the lookout for good cheat sheets to make life a little easier. I came across this today so I figured I'd throw it up.

As always, big boy rules apply. Only do what both your conscience and skill-set can support.

http://prolongedfieldcare.org/2015/0...re-capable-of/

[RonMexico]

Tip for the day:

Add a blanket to your first aid kit. Cheap, easy and it can save your patient's life. Before this week I never carried a blanket in my kit but now I understand the importance of having a simple wool blanket or space blanket(only good if your patient is already warm or able to shiver) and it can help you save their life by as much as 25%.

[Irving]

In the vein of being lazy, I'm a big fan of not re-inventing the wheel so I'm always on the lookout for good cheat sheets to make life a little easier. I came across this today so I figured I'd throw it up.

As always, big boy rules apply. Only do what both your conscience and skill-set can support.

http://prolongedfieldcare.org/2015/0...re-capable-of/

THANK YOU

Tip for the day:

Add a blanket to your first aid kit. Cheap, easy and it can save your patient's life. Before this week I never carried a blanket in my kit but now I understand the importance of having a simple wool blanket or space blanket(only good if your patient is already warm or able to shiver) and it can help you save their life by as much as 25%.

What is the context in which you came across this situation?

[RonMexico]

THANK YOU
What is the context in which you came across this situation?

Trust me.... But to make it official I found a wiki

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trauma_triad_of_death

[cstone]

Wool blanket, some rope, and some 6" lengths of 1" wooden dowel rods. Cheap and handy when needed. Stuff that never expires or goes bad.

Thanks for the tip! I hope you make this a regular contribution, even if it is only weekly.

Be safe.

[rangerwj]

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