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My own training (of course non-military) included ETT, Combi-tube, LMA, KT, Needle Cric, EOA/EGTA. Surgical Cric would be just another skill...
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We have an great pa that over sees us medics
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Like we've all said, there's no consistency in the Army. Even different AIT classrooms have different standards.
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For the services I worked for, I would have enjoyed a good, close working relationship with the Medical Director... Mostly though, they were there so that the companies could acquire the medications and devices necessary. In all of my Sports Med gigs, I had a great working relationship with the team Physician and his/her PA if he brought one along. I'm glad you have that good relationship with your PA's and MD's in the Service. It can make some things so much easier when you personally know each other.
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In AIT yes, at unit level we trained on needle crics and this one piece of equipment (can't remember the name) that's pretty much a 12g needle and metal cath with an end that can fit a bag, it looks kinda like it belongs on a key chain. I agree the IV spike thing is stupid, it would take more force to get through the skin than you'd be able to keep enough control with. Never tried it though.
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Sounds like your talking about the LifeStat device. Great keychain item for sure. ED doc I went to Tactical Medic school turned me on to them.
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Yup that's it, couldn't remember the name for whatever reason. They're really awesome, faster than surgical and smaller than the surgical cric kits we order. Used to just keep them on my vest, 1 less thing I gotta dig around in my bag for.
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They start EPFD third-rides tomorrow (2 at a time), hopefully they learn something about teamwork.
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Yup military doesn't teach anything about that
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Not here. 1/1AD is pretty crappy.
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Heavy units tend to be, if you go to light infantry there's an entire different focus on skills and training attitude. A good way to teach your medics teamwork for working on a patient is trauma tables. Even with simulated patients it's good training, PA takes the head and 1 medic each side of the table. They also can learn advanced skills directly from their PA then.