ZootownMedic
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Hey guys....so I am nearing the end of my first phase of Internship and I am doing really well. I never worked for a very long time as an EMT but am starting to find my rhythm and put it all together. My pathophysiology, interactions with FD(they respond on almost all our calls), pt interactions, differentials, and treatment plans are solid. I am however really struggling with my systematic approach.
I don't have the experience yet to have a 'system' worked out for assessing the patient AND for treating them in the back. Our transports times are short and I am having a hard time getting everything done in the back of the ambulance. Part of this is because I don't have a lot of experience working int he back of a rig(I am actually getting pretty quick considering this) and I also don't have an organized way of getting things done. I feel like I have wasted movements. My preceptor told me that this is the biggest thing I need to work on and I am doing well otherwise.
Just was wondering what some of you with more experience do(or even others in the same spot as me) to have an organized approach. I do always start by introducing myself and partners, determining if they are critical or not(sick or not sick), getting a set or having my EMT or a FF get a set of vitals, and go from there. Sometimes I just get lost in the chaos though. Another thing is that I have a hard time 'stepping back'. My preceptor told me that as a Paramedic you shouldn't even touch the patient unless you have to(or just want to). This lets you stand back and get the whole picture. I have been working on that as well. Any advice would help. Thanks!
I don't have the experience yet to have a 'system' worked out for assessing the patient AND for treating them in the back. Our transports times are short and I am having a hard time getting everything done in the back of the ambulance. Part of this is because I don't have a lot of experience working int he back of a rig(I am actually getting pretty quick considering this) and I also don't have an organized way of getting things done. I feel like I have wasted movements. My preceptor told me that this is the biggest thing I need to work on and I am doing well otherwise.
Just was wondering what some of you with more experience do(or even others in the same spot as me) to have an organized approach. I do always start by introducing myself and partners, determining if they are critical or not(sick or not sick), getting a set or having my EMT or a FF get a set of vitals, and go from there. Sometimes I just get lost in the chaos though. Another thing is that I have a hard time 'stepping back'. My preceptor told me that as a Paramedic you shouldn't even touch the patient unless you have to(or just want to). This lets you stand back and get the whole picture. I have been working on that as well. Any advice would help. Thanks!