Whos all my medics here

Emt-B

@[TX]YimYam yes same amount of time for different pay but its also a different skillet.

Skillset*

I'm lucky enough to make more than a nurse but my positions are far and few between

After my BSN I wanna get my trauma nurse cert

I have my EMT-V

B*

@[LA] Zoomer Medi/k/ got some questions about your pack setup boss.

Hit me.

Quick clot. Is it really suggested that people who may not be trained to use that. Its my understanding that both using it in the wrong places is counterproductive and using it can cause chemical burns for added problems later.

Secondly. Again just from my own experience. Trauma sheers no matter how expensive are all shit or get left everywhere. Probably better to buy in bulk and keep one or two on you rather than a "nice" set.

Thirdly, assuming we use the windlass only tqs?

Lastly. For...... combat.... situations. Has there been thought about establishing or organizing generic SOPs

I have seen ratcheting TQs but they are more in terms of cost.

Everyone should establish SOPs with their local group.

I would suggest everyone have QuikClot in their IFAK regardless of whether they use it or not.

From what I hear, chemical burns is no longer a problem.

As for trauma shears:

There is no need to buy a set of Leatherman Raptors.

Buy 3 or 4 pairs of the cheap stainless ones.

They do the job, that’s all that should matter.

I've never used a ratcheting tq yet. I'm not a fan of the constricting band ones that came out not terribly long ago. My understanding is they were proven ineffective anyway.

Those are RATS TQs.

And yes, they were proven ineffective and possibly dangerous.

They can cause nerve damage.

The standards are the SOFT-T

And the CAT

Only CoTCCC recommended tourniquets should be used.

The RATS is not CoTCCC recommended.

Shouldn't really even be sold imo but that's just me.

I agree.

Considering the possibility of nerve damage, it’s sad.

The whole nerve damage is kinda offset by the fact they don't work

If it doesn't accomplish the goal AND makes it worse then we'll.

Well.

Kinda rip.

Anyways. Was just curious.

Anytime. If you want to PM me and talk or ask questions feel free.

Just wanted to know who I was dealing with.

Well, now you do.