Posted this on reddit also, just needs some fleshing out if you guys would be so kind.
I have been trying to work on a BLS Scenario involving a patient with a gun for the last few days now. I am trying to break away from the normal skill drills, and other run of the mill training situations...
How about a power gurney that is as lightweight as a regular stryker gurney, that can operate with the same ease. We got a power gurney about a year ago, and I've only used it twice. It's too bulky for some of the tight corners we have to go through, and too heavy for practical use IMO.
What we need is a remote control for the gurney, so that one person can operate it.... Give it like a video camera, and the ability to turn through doorways. This can all be done from the rig. Then, when you get to the patient, out comes 2 large forks that go under the patient....
I do this, Makes it easier if you only have one free hand and need some tape, just pull the leading edge and it rotates along the loop, allowing you to basically use it as a scotch tape dispenser.
I kind of understand where you are coming from, but I must disagree. around where I live, we have about 6 major volunteer corps, and they only have a few paid crew supplementing their runs. That would put a lot more strain on the career crews, who are already spread thinner than they would like...
So sorry to hear that. All things considered though, at least your still alive. That cant be said for many other on scene accidents. I do hope things get better for you though.
Thanks a lot, Was about to order the standard and then an extra shear, thanks for the quick reply.
Broke my last pair of shears the other night, damn handle came off as I was cutting through some pants.
Sorry to necro a thread, but I have been looking to order one of these, but have a possibly silly question. When I went to order, it asked me what type of shear I wanted. There was none, standard, and titanium. I am only guessing, but is this option for if you want just the rip shear, rip shear...