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Epocrates Moble Medical App
Posted by Gary in Medic, Warrior Tools on 27/Aug/2010 20:28
Epocrates Updates
I have the free version of this on my iPhone. An EMT I know uses it to I.D. mystery pills found on or around unresponsive patients.
Epocrates Clinical Updates:
August 2010Updates Summary:
9 new drug monographs 331 drug monographs edited 849 drug-drug interaction edits
Battlefield Healthcare Summit
Battlefield Healthcare Summit:
Pre and Post Deployment Combatant Care
September 20 – 22, 2010
San Diego Marriott Mission Valley, San Diego, CA
IDGA’s 13th Battlefield Healthcare event: Pre and Post Deployment Combatant Care. IDGA’s Battlefield Healthcare summits are highly recognized and respected forums where members of the military healthcare community can come together for advanced and focused discussions on up to date clinical treatment techniques, lessons learned from the battlefield, and panel discussions that also allow participants to earn continuing education (CME and CE) credits.
Glen Rhodes: shot point blank in the chest
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Medic, Training on 3/Aug/2010 18:01
“I was shot point blank in the chest Friday the 13th of July 2007, the bullet entered near the front edge of my left armpit about 4 in. to the left of my left nipple and about 2 in above it.
The bullet traveled through my left lung destroying about 30% of it then the bullet nicked my aorta and heart sack it then ricocheted of of the inside front of my ribcage.
It then tore through my diaphragm leaving a 3 in by 2 in hole in my diaphragm. From there it tore through my stomach destroying 3 acid ducts and causing me to lose about 20% of my stomach.
From there the bullet nicked my liver and spleen then it traveled through the back third of my spinal cord canal from about the middle of T11 on my left side to about the middle of T12 where it exited my spinal canal and traveled about another inch to my right parallel with the skin of my back and came to rest.
The bullet was a Speer Gold dot 9mm that was fired from a Glock model 17.
This was all caused by a fellow soldier who was being stupid and playing with his personal handgun.
Now I have a few rules that I make damn sure are followed around me…
#1 When a firearm is cleared everyone in the room checks it not just the handler.
#2 Do not put a magazine in your weapon without alerting others around you. (physically stick your finger in the chamber area and make sure that there is not possibly a round, this is used as a double check. first look then feel.)
#3 Pay attention to barrel awareness, flagging (accidently or purposefully crossing someone with your muzzle) around me will defiantly get someone a “boot camp ass chewing” and possibly shot.
#4 No matter how trained and experienced your with weapons you can still screw up. (I find that sometimes people with more experience can be at a higher risk of messing up due to becoming lax with their firearms handling.
#5 Always keep yourself and others around in check about safety and have them keep you and each other in check as well. (If someone corrects you listen to them don’t just blow them off and possibly get mad about being corrected, listen to them.)”
http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2010/02/glens-story-cautionary-tale-for.html
Traumatic Brain Injury & the Military
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Medic, News on 19/Jul/2010 19:48
“[Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is all too commonly associated with modern warfare, particularly the War on Terror. Many veterans suffer from these injuries without realizing it, until serious problems develop. Through awareness, we can help our military friends and family members avoid the serious implications of a traumatic brain injury.]
Military men and women are continually involved in situations where risk of injury is high. One silent war wound that often goes unnoticed is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI affects the function of the brain and can often cause life-altering damage ranging from personality and behavioral changes to complete loss of brain function and the ability to communicate. Therefore, some of the affects are not just life-altering, but also life threatening, and wind up requiring, long-term, specialized traumatic brain injury rehabilitation.”
Marines Need Dedicated Medivac Birds
From: CAPT Michael Vengrow, MC, USNR
USMC CH-46
…more than six decades after Iwo Jima, consider the fact that Marines still do not have a dedicated medevac helicopter—a nicety of war that is all about saving limbs and lives and that Soldiers have had for many years.
It is time to change medevac doctrine for the U.S. Marine Corps-Navy team. The doctrine is an anachronism that serves no one very well, least of all the Marines who fight on the front lines and display such incredible valor.
Malaria FAQ for Health Professionals
Frequently Asked Questions on Malaria Prevention
http://www.nathnac.org/pro/misc/faq_malaria.htm
Revised 14 March 2008
Compiled by the HPA Malaria Reference Laboratory
and the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC)
The main source of advice relating to malaria chemoprophylaxis for travellers from the UK is from the Health Protection Agency, Advisory Committee for Malaria Prevention (ACMP):
Chiodini P, Hill D, Lalloo D, Lea G, Walker E, Whitty C and Bannister B. Guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the United Kingdom. London, Health Protection Agency, January 2007.
The ACMP guidelines for the treatment of malaria can be found on the HPA website at http://www.hpa.org.uk/infections/topics_az/malaria/
An algorithm for the treatment of malaria can be found on the British Infection Society website at http://www.britishinfectionsociety.org/documents/
Military Healthcare Conference June 22-25
From: Nick Younker
Military HealthCare Conference
Military Healthcare Convention & Conference June 22 – 25, 2010 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX. This is a comprehensive, joint-services healthcare event that encompasses the entire Continuum of Care. I also wanted to let you know the last early bird special expires May 21, 2010. You can take this opportunity to save up to $100 on this very special event that includes up to 27.83 CME Credits.
Providing quality healthcare to America’s active and retired military has never been more important or challenging. This event will be four days of workshops, breakouts and presentations that will help you understand and deploy the latest advances in tactical combat casualty care, WHR systems, mental and behavioral therapies, pre-deployment healthcare, traumatic brain injury treatment and veterans’ healthcare. Our keynote speaker is Lieutenant General (Dr.) Charles B. Green, Surgeon General of the Air Force.
Take a look at the current exhibitors and download the conference agenda. If you have any questions about the event please don’t hesitate to reply to this email. For your convenience please register here.
Nick Younker
Senior Editor, IDGA.org
www.idga.org
Combat Medicine in OIF
CAPT Michael Vengrow, MC, USNR on Combat Medicine in OIF.
Combat Medicine in OIF Netcast
CAPT Vengrow discusses his experience in OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom) and discusses the challenges the U.S. Military faces with battlefield healthcare in its current wars. He ellaborates on how the fighting in the Global War on Terror will require new ways of approaching combat medicine.
LaRue Tactical Trauma Kit
From: LaRue Tactical
Ready for your range bag or that extra space you have on your chest rig.
You never know when an accident will happen, working and training around firearms without a dedicated first aid kit is foolish, and could cost the lives of you, or your fellow shooters. Our staff of combat veterans worked hard to select the contents of this kit with the warfighter in mind, but it is also applicable to a short visit to the local range.
LaRue Tactical Trauma Kit
Kit Includes:Re-Sealable Poly Bag
Celox (15g, small)
CavArms Tourniquet
Emergency Bandage (Israeli Bandage) 6″ w/ 2nd pad
4.5″ x 4.1 yards Kerlix Gauze
Nitrile Gloves
CPR Face Barrier
2 VioNex antimicrobial hand wipes
1″x 3″ Band Aid Cloth
Fingertip Band Aid Cloth
Knuckle Band Aid Cloth
2 Alcohol Preps
2 piece Tylenol Pack
1″ x 10 yards Hypoallergenic Tape