I’ve begun the process of becoming a flight nurse and one of the guys that came into my job today works for EMS and suggested your videos (We are in the CS area) glad he did love your videos so far!
THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES MY DAD WAS MEDEVAC PILOT AND MEDIC TOO IF ONLY COULD GET ONE OF THE BAGS YOU ARE SHOWING PLEASE KEEP MY DAD'S LEGACY ALIVE
Great review… I’ve always like the stat packs…most especially their early IV pack where it would hang with the bag. With rotary wind the on scene certainly requires a different load out..I was predominately fixed wing so more CCT. We went with roller bags so we could roll them into the hospital Ana’s hold the larger items like the vent, triple channel pumps as well as the syringe pumps. Neonatal were nice were a lot of our gear was mounted to the isolate. It was a beast but permanently MOUNTING monitors and pumps was certainly nice. Looks like a great set up and well thought out. Thanks for sharing..
Can you finish your series on patient assessment and triage. Like all the step when arriving at a scene with an unresponsive patient. Also can you do a video on CPR with an AED. Like when to do it and all the steps with an unresponsive patient
This is so cool! Question, are you able to make a video about EKGs??? My partner is a CCEMT-P who’s been quizzing me in the field when we’re on the telemetry floors
@ pstrondeMarley... What I tell all my ACLS students is to practice everyday and look at every EKG you do, especially when you hear they are a STEMI...
No, it is actually a conflict of interest for them to be EMT trained. We want them making decisions about the flight based on safety over patient condition.
it's just so messy, admittedly this is me coming from a modular Rapp bag system, I feel like everything is just thrown in there and I couldn't close my eyes are grab the correct item, and maybe an iv roll would be useful rather than having all your canulas rubberbanded together, but hey, what works for you won't always work for me and vice-versa.
I have an interview with a flight nurse I made awhile back. Flight Respiratory therapists are largely being phased out with the exception of neonatal transport teams (at least in services I am familiar with)
@@cliffordbanes851 I like the idea of OWNING airway, and I like the idea of being an expert at crics and intubations. in my state the RT also has to be a medic as well, and they get paid much more than a normal flight medic does, almost double
Yeah, I think you would be hard pressed to find a flight RT making double what I make. Personally if you want to be flights I wouldn’t do RT. Simply put there is no skill an RT possesses that a medic or nurse doesn’t. They are also almost never the ones to actually do airway procedures in the hospital setting. Some hospitals will allow them to intubate but they are the exception, not the rule. Because they only deal with airway they are not always well suited for the variety of patients that HEMS services see. Just my experience though, that isn’t to say it isn’t different somewhere else
We have a single stat pack backup and are investigating changing to dual breather to essentially cut the weight between both crew members. How much does your red bag weigh in at? Ours is pushing 44 lbs
Hi Sam, great video as always. Question: I've recently started a new position as a medication history technician and having trouble learning some meds. Any advice.??
Can you perform a cricothyrotomy or a tracheostomy while in flight or do you have to land or just tell tell the pilot to maintain the most stable flight possible?
We can RSI, intubate, cric, start IVs/IOs, push meds, hang drips ventilate, defibrillate and do CPR in-flight if we need to. Even so, we do as much as we can before loading in the helicopter.
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That beard and that haircut hmm hottie(sorry a bit out of contest),btw you always provide so much medical infos so thank you 🤗,I myself am a med student so I learned so much from this chanel,keep it up,wish the best.
You can keep it not temp controlled, you just need to change the expiration date when you take it out of the fridge. Sucs is 14 days, Roc is 180 days, and lorazepam is 90 days
Nah. There is a time and place for a manual but EMS is the only field in healthcare that thinks this way. In critical care it’s the monitor all day everyday. If you are getting errant readings then sure, but otherwise there are more important things to be done than taking up a set of hands and blocking one side of the patient taking a manual BP.
@@cliffordbanes851 thanks im aware what it takes, I meant like normally you would have those dedicated supplies in your scene bag, for immediate intervention and I didnt see that, that is why I asked
@@vikingsfan2123 Sorry I should've worded my response better. I meant to say something more along the lines of the fact a scalpel and forceps are small easy to carry items that are no doubt already in a kit or more likely just on his person for ease of use, they wouldn't necessarily warrant their own dedicated thoracostomy kit.
@@PrepMedic God bless you,sir! I too was bearded when my daughter was born this year. If you thought it was great being a husband, it's only enhanced by being a father. Congrats!
There is nothing "out of the scope" of a ground paramedic if the medical director authorizes it and the crew is sufficiently trained for it. That was a disingenuous statement. Unless the state has some law against it or something. Most states (especially in rural areas) don't.
Actually, most states have a listed scope of practice document, and if the skill is not included, you cannot perform that intervention even if your medical director “says you can”. Example: Iowa state scope of practice explicitly states in the document that medical directors may limit skills but may not add them if it is not in the scope of practice. Most states, if they wish to do that, they must apply for a waiver from the state. Whereas some states like Texas, your medical director gets to completely decide your scope of practice.
Yeah dude, there is still a scope of practice that a physician cannot authorize and on a state level there are state wide scopes that must be adhered to.
@@medic2807 no, it has to do with being a critical care paramedic and having a CFRN partner, both things that expand the scope past that of 911 ambulances.
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Can we all give a shout out to Sams agency for allowing him to start the series on the helo?
Agree
Nice PR for them...
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So good to see you progressing. Been watching since the leatherman raptor review in the Mary greeley days 👍
I’ve begun the process of becoming a flight nurse and one of the guys that came into my job today works for EMS and suggested your videos (We are in the CS area) glad he did love your videos so far!
THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES MY DAD WAS MEDEVAC PILOT AND MEDIC TOO IF ONLY COULD GET ONE OF THE BAGS YOU ARE SHOWING PLEASE KEEP MY DAD'S LEGACY ALIVE
My granddaughter was transferred to a children's hospital after birth. In this helicopter. ❤
Great review… I’ve always like the stat packs…most especially their early IV pack where it would hang with the bag. With rotary wind the on scene certainly requires a different load out..I was predominately fixed wing so more CCT. We went with roller bags so we could roll them into the hospital Ana’s hold the larger items like the vent, triple channel pumps as well as the syringe pumps. Neonatal were nice were a lot of our gear was mounted to the isolate. It was a beast but permanently MOUNTING monitors and pumps was certainly nice. Looks like a great set up and well thought out. Thanks for sharing..
Really appreciate you talking us through the bags. It has been an interest of mine to see what the pros carry!
I learned a lot today. thank you for your service.
Ever think about doing a podcast where you can go deeper into issues? I think you would be great at it!
Your going make such a great dad.
Thanks for video
Are you expecting Sam?
MEQU blood warmer is fantastic and smaller…. Worth looking at
Awesome video bro! Studying for my FP-C exam! Can’t wait to be flying, I’ve been a Paramedic since 2012. 😎
does this guy do everything?!?!?!? like ive seen him as an emt/paramedic then as swat now air like does he just work everywhere???
Quite a small helicopter for a Air Ambulance. In Germany most of the Air Ambulances are EC 135 Helicopters.
Fantastic. Love your videos. Many thanks, Roland UK
Such a cool guy Sam your amazing thank u
Great content! Can't wait to see the helicopter tour and specs! Love your vids!
Can you finish your series on patient assessment and triage. Like all the step when arriving at a scene with an unresponsive patient.
Also can you do a video on CPR with an AED. Like when to do it and all the steps with an unresponsive patient
Do you guys carry a solu cortef shot? Or or hydrocortisone tablets. For people having an adrenal crisis. From addison's disease?
This is so cool! Question, are you able to make a video about EKGs??? My partner is a CCEMT-P who’s been quizzing me in the field when we’re on the telemetry floors
@ pstrondeMarley... What I tell all my ACLS students is to practice everyday and look at every EKG you do, especially when you hear they are a STEMI...
Fantastic video
Are the pilots usually EMT trained too? (One way redundancy and assist with stabilization prior to take off)
No, it is actually a conflict of interest for them to be EMT trained. We want them making decisions about the flight based on safety over patient condition.
Such a good video thank you!!
it's just so messy, admittedly this is me coming from a modular Rapp bag system, I feel like everything is just thrown in there and I couldn't close my eyes are grab the correct item, and maybe an iv roll would be useful rather than having all your canulas rubberbanded together, but hey, what works for you won't always work for me and vice-versa.
unless they are first on scene most of the time IVs are already started. no point in wasting space for something you maybe use on 1/100 calls
How long have you been doing air medic? I wasn’t aware
Will you be doing an EDC tour of your flight suit and on duty ditty bag, if you carry one?
I have one already
can you do a vid on the differences between flight medics, flight nurses, and flight respiratory therapist
I have an interview with a flight nurse I made awhile back. Flight Respiratory therapists are largely being phased out with the exception of neonatal transport teams (at least in services I am familiar with)
@@PrepMedic damn I want to go flight RT as my career field. Is that not a good idea then?
Why do you specifically want to be a flight RT and not any other role?
@@cliffordbanes851 I like the idea of OWNING airway, and I like the idea of being an expert at crics and intubations. in my state the RT also has to be a medic as well, and they get paid much more than a normal flight medic does, almost double
Yeah, I think you would be hard pressed to find a flight RT making double what I make. Personally if you want to be flights I wouldn’t do RT. Simply put there is no skill an RT possesses that a medic or nurse doesn’t. They are also almost never the ones to actually do airway procedures in the hospital setting. Some hospitals will allow them to intubate but they are the exception, not the rule. Because they only deal with airway they are not always well suited for the variety of patients that HEMS services see. Just my experience though, that isn’t to say it isn’t different somewhere else
Hi im a pcp student in Toronto Ontario. Quick question about rsi. Doesnt roc sux and etomidate need to be refrigerated?
No. Taking them out of the fridge just reduces their shelf life and we replace them more often
@@PrepMedic Thanks!
We have a single stat pack backup and are investigating changing to dual breather to essentially cut the weight between both crew members. How much does your red bag weigh in at? Ours is pushing 44 lbs
Hi Sam, great video as always. Question: I've recently started a new position as a medication history technician and having trouble learning some meds. Any advice.??
Are their specific vision acuity requirements for flight paramedics like how pilots need 20/20?
Not for our company as far as I know.
On the Sapphire pumps, any issues getting half/full sets? We are using the medsystem III and of course we cannot get sets..
Nope, we have a ton of them.
Can you perform a cricothyrotomy or a tracheostomy while in flight or do you have to land or just tell tell the pilot to maintain the most stable flight possible?
We can RSI, intubate, cric, start IVs/IOs, push meds, hang drips ventilate, defibrillate and do CPR in-flight if we need to. Even so, we do as much as we can before loading in the helicopter.
Great content guys!
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1- Do you carry IO kits?
2-For hunters, gunshots, what hemostatic agents do you recommend, ie powder, packs, bandages?
3-No chilled infusions with steroids for spinal injuries?
Thank you for sharing👍
Steroids are rarely done for SCI's...
One other question... what labs can you run on your I-Stat and how long does it take?
We run CG8s and CG4s
What does that give you and what is the turn around time? How long do results take?
@Brian Roethel What's the reasoning behind that? Thank you
Hey! Canadian paramedic here, wondering how you are able to have a properly fitted and sealed N95 with your beard?
PAPR unit
Also, I still pass my fit test with my beard so 🤷♂️
Gotcha, thank you for the reply, I love your channel!
That beard and that haircut hmm hottie(sorry a bit out of contest),btw you always provide so much medical infos so thank you 🤗,I myself am a med student so I learned so much from this chanel,keep it up,wish the best.
Has your service considered Lyo-plas?
Lyo-plas is not yet FDA approved and it not available in the United States.
Doesn’t Sux require refrigeration? How are you keeping it in the Helio?
You can keep it not temp controlled, you just need to change the expiration date when you take it out of the fridge. Sucs is 14 days, Roc is 180 days, and lorazepam is 90 days
I enjoyed this
Hey Sam... Great Vid... So do you keep you Roc/Succs un-refridgerated? How long is it good for?
Succs is 14 days Roc is 180 days. I don’t think we have ever used succs though 😂
So, from application to starting, how long did it take and how long was your orientation?
Your first Blood Pressure should be a manual!
Nah. There is a time and place for a manual but EMS is the only field in healthcare that thinks this way. In critical care it’s the monitor all day everyday. If you are getting errant readings then sure, but otherwise there are more important things to be done than taking up a set of hands and blocking one side of the patient taking a manual BP.
Your rocking the beard Same.
What I iStat cartridges do you carry?
CG4 and CG8
What avionics do y’all have
Hi 👋, why helicopters in US are smaller than in Europe?? 🇨🇿🇮🇹
We have smaller helicopters because of their performance at high altitudes and their small footprints. Most helicopters in the US are not this small
I didn’t see any decompression needles/finger thoracostomy supplies?
Finger thoracostomy supplies - scalpel & forceps. I'm sure they're somewhere on the aircraft.
@@cliffordbanes851 thanks im aware what it takes, I meant like normally you would have those dedicated supplies in your scene bag, for immediate intervention and I didnt see that, that is why I asked
@@vikingsfan2123 double check his flight suit video. He might have a decompression needle on him. Can’t remember
@@vikingsfan2123 Sorry I should've worded my response better. I meant to say something more along the lines of the fact a scalpel and forceps are small easy to carry items that are no doubt already in a kit or more likely just on his person for ease of use, they wouldn't necessarily warrant their own dedicated thoracostomy kit.
Have you gone to grand county
Yes, they are part of our service area.
I can’t wait till I’m a cadet for fd up here thanks for the vids
Starts working on a chopper, time to grow a beard...
Lol more like find out you are gonna be a dad, time to grow a beard
@@PrepMedic God bless you,sir! I too was bearded when my daughter was born this year. If you thought it was great being a husband, it's only enhanced by being a father. Congrats!
@@PrepMedic I can see the grey creeping in already, Dad. :) Congratulations.
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Digging the beard
Never shave
Although that brings up an excellent point, were you fit tested for your N95 with the beard?
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There is nothing "out of the scope" of a ground paramedic if the medical director authorizes it and the crew is sufficiently trained for it. That was a disingenuous statement. Unless the state has some law against it or something. Most states (especially in rural areas) don't.
And if the medical director hasn't authorised it (which many procedures won't be) then it is out of their scope lmfao
Actually, most states have a listed scope of practice document, and if the skill is not included, you cannot perform that intervention even if your medical director “says you can”. Example: Iowa state scope of practice explicitly states in the document that medical directors may limit skills but may not add them if it is not in the scope of practice. Most states, if they wish to do that, they must apply for a waiver from the state. Whereas some states like Texas, your medical director gets to completely decide your scope of practice.
Yeah dude, there is still a scope of practice that a physician cannot authorize and on a state level there are state wide scopes that must be adhered to.
I'm not saying a medical director can say do whatever. But the examples you gave all are and it has nothing to do with being in a helicopter.
@@medic2807 no, it has to do with being a critical care paramedic and having a CFRN partner, both things that expand the scope past that of 911 ambulances.