Medical Plate Carrier Review ⎮AUSSIE PEELBACK⎮
The Kangaroo plate carrier is designed around the Aussie Peelback med plate, which is an IFAK option meant to take up as little vest real estate as possible. This plate carrier is purpose built and offers two plate compartments which fixes several issues associated with the med plate.
Buy here: https://www.aussiepeelback.com/
Three Alternative Tourniquets to the CAT and SOFT-W
While the combat application tourniquet (CAT) and the SOFT-Wide are two of the most common tourniquets on the market, they are not without their flaws. This video discusses the problems with these devices and gives three tourniquets that fix these issues.
SAM XT: https://www.sammedical.com/products/sam-xt-tourniquet
RMT: https://www.chinookmed.com/item/05182/m2-inc.-tactical-ratcheting-medical-tourniquet-rmt/1.html
TX3: https://www.revmedx.com/tx-tourniquets/
Wound Trainer: https://humimic.com/product/hm-wound-management-leg-trainer/
EDC Trauma Kits – Ankle and Pocket
A review of two everyday carry trauma kit options from Northman Resilience. Both the ankle kit and the trauma kit offer unique ways to carry medical items as part of your daily life.
Ankle Kit: https://www.northmanresilience.com/product-page/fant%C3%B4me
Pocket Kit: https://www.northmanresilience.com/product-page/minimedkit
#EDC #EDCTRAUMAKIT
How to Become a Flight Paramedic ⎮Tips and Tricks⎮
So you want to be a flight medic? This video breaks down the requirements to fly as a critical care flight paramedic on a medevac helicopter in the United States.
Why You Shouldn’t Go Into EMS
I love EMS, but it isn’t all rainbows and fairytales. As a profession it is imperative that we are honest with prospective future EMTs and Paramedics about the challenges in prehospital emergency care so that they can make an informed decision about their future career (*hint* it isn’t all hero stuff)
Don’t Use a RATS TQ for Dogs or Kids #shorts
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This one might ruffle some feathers. The argument to carry a RATS TQ is always “I have a kid/dog and I want something that will fit them”. I totally get it, the RATS has advertised itself for these special populations, but there is a better option out there…..
Flight Medic Chest Rig EDC
Space is at a premium in an AStar medevac helicopter. As a critical care flight paramedic I run a chest pouch that stores commonly used items and life saving interventions. This video goes through my entire Hill People Gear Kit bag piece by piece.
Hill People Gear Kit Bag: https://hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/1/ProductID/94
Vertx MAK Band (code PREPMED for 20% off): https://vertx.com/mak-band-standard
How To Make a Gauze Donut for Impaled Objects #shorts
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A quick an easy way to make a ring of gauze that can be used to stabilize an impaled object.
Paramedic Reacts – Deputy “Fentanyl OD” PSA
My reaction to the video released by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department that shows what they claim is an overdose after the deputy comes in contact with Fentanyl. Fentanyl OD from a contact exposure is next to impossible and I intend to break down what is seen in this video to help correct a common medical myth within the law enforcement community. This video is not intended to belittle or harass this deputy or the department.
Reaction starts: 3:35
PrepMedic Myths of Fentanyl Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF4Uf9TiHHI
ACMT position statement on Fentanyl: https://www.acmt.net/_Library/Positions/Fentanyl_PPE_Emergency_Responders_.pdf
Helpful podcast: http://embasic.org/
Keeping Med Admin Device Aseptic #shorts
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Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSgvZqXmkek
Braun Red Caps: https://www.amazon.com/Box-Dual-Function-Male-Female/dp/B008UCU04Q/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=braun+red+caps&qid=1629150350&sr=8-2