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daedalus · 10-17-2008, 12:24 AM

Does anybody know where I could get bottled helium? I want to put an intra-aortic ballon pump machine in the back of my car with my jump kit in case I stumble upon a critical care patient in a traffic collision or something. B)

Also, i am considering a portable ultrasound in case I suspect internal bleeding with my 110 hours of training.

JPINFV · 10-17-2008, 12:42 AM

Prehospital FAST exams? Interesting.

daedalus · 10-17-2008, 03:04 AM

Why not? Another skill I can brag about!

Besides, I once watched a six minute youtube video on FAST exams. I am obviously competent enough.

Bosco578 · 10-17-2008, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daedalus

Does anybody know where I could get bottled helium? I want to put an intra-aortic ballon pump machine in the back of my car with my jump kit in case I stumble upon a critical care patient in a traffic collision or something. B)

Also, i am considering a portable ultrasound in case I suspect internal bleeding with my 110 hours of training.

LOL, you Rock!

emt.dan · 10-17-2008, 04:46 AM

Do you have an ECMO? I just put one in the trunk of my Smart car-- im sure the time will come up soon when I find a neonate and it will be absolutely nessecary-- and I will have saved a life.

What is this world coming to?

Grady_emt · 10-17-2008, 05:08 AM

I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night...

Scout · 10-17-2008, 05:16 AM

Ultra-scoud Can be found here you need to have a look and insure that its is calibrated correctly and also which type of ultra sound you require. you may need to invest in a number of different instruments depending on where and when you need it, may i suggest a portable one and one that can be placed on a stand at a stationary venue. This could be adapted when the patient is in a prone semi recumbent position.

As for the helium, many gas company's supply helium in small portable cylinders for use in the party industry, i might suggest contacting AirProducts at 0800 389 0202. Talk to Ján Itor he helped me out in the past with attaining a disposable carbon wrap cylinder (33% more gas that a "D")

daedalus · 10-17-2008, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emt-student

Do you have an ECMO? I just put one in the trunk of my Smart car-- im sure the time will come up soon when I find a neonate and it will be absolutely nessecary-- and I will have saved a life.

What is this world coming to?

I have a level three NICU in my garage, so I got the ECMO covered. I am building a rig that can fit an ECMO machine in the summer.

Grady_emt · 10-17-2008, 06:23 AM

Do you have that new car with the radiology suite electronics where the spare tire normally mounts and a pathology lab in the glove box?

Flight-LP · 10-17-2008, 12:29 PM

That is funny, I don't care who you are.............................

Thanks for the laugh!

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10-17-2008, 05:08 AM	#6
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10-17-2008, 06:23 AM	#9
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10-17-2008, 12:24 AM	#1
daedalus Forum Deputy Chief Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 1,784 Training: Paramedic Student	just in case Does anybody know where I could get bottled helium? I want to put an intra-aortic ballon pump machine in the back of my car with my jump kit in case I stumble upon a critical care patient in a traffic collision or something. B) Also, i am considering a portable ultrasound in case I suspect internal bleeding with my 110 hours of training.

10-17-2008, 03:04 AM	#3
daedalus Forum Deputy Chief Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 1,784 Training: Paramedic Student	Why not? Another skill I can brag about! Besides, I once watched a six minute youtube video on FAST exams. I am obviously competent enough.

10-17-2008, 04:46 AM	#5
emt.dan Premium Member Forum Deputy Chief Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 2,278	Do you have an ECMO? I just put one in the trunk of my Smart car-- im sure the time will come up soon when I find a neonate and it will be absolutely nessecary-- and I will have saved a life. What is this world coming to?

10-17-2008, 05:16 AM	#7
Scout Para-Noid Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 575 Training: EMT-KISS Evr Lrn	Ultra-scoud Can be found here you need to have a look and insure that its is calibrated correctly and also which type of ultra sound you require. you may need to invest in a number of different instruments depending on where and when you need it, may i suggest a portable one and one that can be placed on a stand at a stationary venue. This could be adapted when the patient is in a prone semi recumbent position. As for the helium, many gas company's supply helium in small portable cylinders for use in the party industry, i might suggest contacting AirProducts at 0800 389 0202. Talk to Ján Itor he helped me out in the past with attaining a disposable carbon wrap cylinder (33% more gas that a "D")

10-17-2008, 12:29 PM	#10
Flight-LP Forum Deputy Chief Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,480 Training: Critical Care Paramedic	That is funny, I don't care who you are............................. Thanks for the laugh!