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I transport several phych (Baker Acts) PT per night last one was a 6' 2" 250 lbs M that was talking to the third or forth person in the box hummm I just seen him and my self. :? He sat on the bench and I sat on the captain's chair thats were we carry the extra O2 bottles if you catch my drift.... he did keep asking why I killed his grandmother I kept my right hand on the bottle just incase he needed some O2 :wink:
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I have these things shoved in various pockets...
- Radio w/ Mic
- Trauma Shears
- Penlight
- Pens (one for the uniform shirt, and one in my side pocket)
- Critical Care Field Guide
- Gloves
- Note Pad
- Stethoscope
- Gerber Pocket Knife
- Wrist Watch
- Wallet with Certs and Credit Cards
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LMAs
in Patient Care
stcommodore,
Contraindications of each are about the same.
Combi comes in two sizes Standard Combitube and Combitube SA
King comes in three sizes 3, 4 and 5
LMA comes in eight sizes 1, 1 1/2, and so on to 6
Ventilation I am sure is based on the size of the tube like a size 2 for an infant / child from 10 to 20 kg would have less air flow than the size 5 for a large adult 70 / 100 kg. I bet someone has done ther homework before manufacturing the product. And with the right Vol. of air in the cuff I have had no problem with dislodgement they also seem to be a bit faster, but that may be just me?
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LMAs
in Patient Care
Any fool can shove that in someones mouth but it does alot of good if it comes out half way to the ED.I found they stay in place if you use a tube holder. Our company uses the EndoGrip.
(Excuse the cut and paste)
The EndoGrip™ features a simple two-piece construction that promotes quick applications, strength and easy repositioning of the tube from side to side. Patented* and FDA cleared clamp is engineered to secure all standard adult-sized ET tubes, including cases of severe facial burns, lacerations, copious bleeding, vomiting or bearded patients. Flexible and cushioned Velcro® strap fastens to itself and not patient's face or head. Acts as an effective bite block, allowing a large portion of the patient's mouth to remain accessible for suctioning.
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LMAs
in Patient Care
I like both the LMA's and combitubes trained on both use both.
What kind of stethoscope do you prefer?
in Equiqment and Apparatus
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I use the Littmann Electronic Stethoscope model 4100MS
Its a bit over kill but the # 1 reason is the programmable volume settings and the ambient noise reduction (I am not that young anymore). The recording storage and playback I hardly ever use.