A Pulse Oximeter is a handy tool to have. Besides giving a responder an idea of the patients pulse (which should also be verified manually by palpation) the Pulse Oximeter will also give you an idea of the Patients oxygen saturation (aka SpO2) in their blood. Normal ranges for SpO2
I have been using a Field Message Pad (or FMP) cover for a number of years. These covers hold notebooks, and also give you slots for pens, pockets for notes and other items. This Particular one Suits the Standard 3 1/2×5″ Triform notebook carried by responders, however FMP’s come in
Battle’s Sign is Commonly described in first aid courses as a sign of a head injury. Here are some examples of what it looks like and where it can be found.
What Do we do with a Daisy Chain? This Post from VentEnterSearch.com suggests how to neatly store and deploy webbing form your chest pocket.
Following Hose lines is a common training activity, but you cant always do it with water for practical reasons, especially if your using an inhabited building for training. Capping the hose, and filling it with air gives the feel of a charged hose line, with none of the risk.
I’m not sure how I stumbled across this, but its a great idea for GSAR Clothing. Combat shirts are designed to be comfortable in all weather, and offer protection – long sleeves help protect against the Sun and skin Abrasions. Dana Richardson found a light colored shirt, and dyed it
Whoa. I just saw this on Twitter, and had to post it. if your pc isnt lagging, this animation shows heart function working in real time with a resting heart rate of 72bpm. See more (and a slowed down version) here:https://hippano.tumblr.com/post/110367051025/hippano-heres-some-cardio-lecture-crammed-into-a
From FireRescueMagazine.com This Article offers a review some of the basics about elevators, initial action plan suggestions, tool assignments and some basic elevator rescue techniques for all levels of experience: awareness, operations and technician While Department SOP’s may dictate your level of involvement in an elevator rescue, the Awareness level