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u/GiveMeAFewMinutesMan · 3 pointsr/NewToEMS

I can’t recommend a book that is a few hundred pages that cover ever crease and crevice of the NREMT, but I can recommend a nice study guide that helped me out tremendously with the test. Here’s the link for amazon : NREMT Study Guide 2018: A... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1977030432?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf Don’t rely solely on this, but it for sure will help you when you just want to brush up on a few topics without reading an entire chapter.

u/aheckuvaguy · 2 pointsr/NewToEMS

I understand how much the BLS sucks, but in times like this, it does come in handy. Let's break down your vague abdo pain call like you described as above. You finish your OPQRST and SAMPLE in about 30 secs, now what.

> 1. consider potential life/limb/function threats, such as,

>a. leaking or ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm,


>b. ectopic pregnancy,

Any chance of pregnancy? G? P? Last menstrual period?
>c. other non-abdominal disorders that may present with abdominal pain, including:


>i. diabetic ketoacidosis, and

Perform glucometry
>ii. pulmonary embolism,

SOB and CP related questioning.
>d. perforated or obstructed hollow organs with or without peritonitis,

>e. acute pancreatitis,

Infection related questioning; fever, chills, NV.

>f. testicular torsion,

>g. pelvic infection, and

>h. strangulated hernia;

Bowel movements, passing gas?

>2. perform, at a minimum, a secondary survey to assess the abdomen for,
i. pulsations,
ii. scars,
iii. discolouration,
iv. distention,
v. masses,
vi. guarding,
vii. rigidity, and
viii. tenderness;


Truth is it takes time to develop your own way to run a call, and that includes your lines of questioning. The BLS is a good resource to get you moving in the right direction. Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine Manual is also an amazing resource I also recommend.

Good luck out on the road!

u/_otherotherthrowaway · 2 pointsr/NewToEMS

Just my 2 cents having just taken the NR for EMT-B...the best thing I found was the Crash Course book. It's a short read (lots of pages but not much text per page) but does a good job at condensing the important material from the orange book. At least 50% of the NR questions were things I knew from studying with that book. Passed first time at 70 questions and I know it's only b/c of that book.

u/bgl210 · 1 pointr/NewToEMS

It would help to know what state/country you’re specifically in, since protocols differ between widely even in the US.

In NYS we have a protocols app, which has doc numbers, peds/adult protocols, BLS to ALS etc.

If you don’t mind carrying an extra booklet on you, InforMed has a great booklet for BLS on Amazon.
Link: https://www.amazon.com/EMS-Field-Guide-BLS-Version/dp/1284041093

u/Johnny_Lawless_Esq · 4 pointsr/NewToEMS

Deadlifts are probably the best damned exercise for EMS people, because not only does the strength you get protect you during lifts (unless you're an idiot), it also works all of the muscles that are abused by remaining in a sitting position for long periods.

In addition to which, and this is speculation on my part, but I'll bet money on it, building up extra muscle tissue in your butt and thighs, along with the corresponding increase in muscle tone, means that the veins in your legs are less compressed by sitting on them, which I would bet reduces the chances of a sitting-on-your-ass-induced DVT.

If you do nothing else, if you can only do one exercise, deadlift.

For instruction on form, get this book. It is an exhaustive instruction manual on how to perform the basic barbell lifts, without a spotter or any silliness like that.

u/Slingtown12 · 2 pointsr/NewToEMS

This book helped me study better for it after I failed my first attempt:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0738612359/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

All the pages are bullet points, very direct and easy to digest. I used it in tandem with my class textbook and made a ton of flash cards. I have a hard time reading a wall of text in the textbook, so this little guy help me compartmentalize everything and absorb the info in the big book better.

u/coloneljdog · 2 pointsr/NewToEMS

I take a backpack with me everyday to work with daily essentials I need to survive 12+ hours, including water jug, snacks, laptop, headphones, easy homework/books to study, and ibuprofen for after bariatric calls -_-. As far as a gear goes, do NOT go all out. You don't want to be that brand new IFT EMT that shows up with a tactical bat belt with fanny packs, stethoscope holsters, raptors/shears, flashlights, penlights, and a pocket knife.

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Your company will provide you with: pen lights, generic stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and disposable trauma shears. If you're working at a BLS IFT company, they should provide you with a pulse ox as well. If they do not, then you are not required to purchase one of your own.

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You should bring: blue/back-ink pens (have a couple spares in your backpack), clipboard that you can store confidential documents in, a sharpie, and small pocket notepad. If you already own your own stethoscope, you can bring that, however, you do not need to go purchase a fancy stethoscope. At most, all you will use your stethoscope for as a BLS IFT EMT is for blood pressures and the occasional lung sounds, and the generic stethoscope your company provides will be able to do that. If you do decide to purchase your own stethoscope, I recommend not spending more than $50 on one. I personally recommend ADC Adscopes over Littman's (better bang for your buck in my opinion). I have the ADC 615 stethoscope in black tactical and greatly enjoy it.

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You do not need to bring: a pocket knife (I've been in the field for almost four years and have never once needed a pocket knife for anything that trauma shears couldn't handle, though if you want to keep one in your backpack, all the power to you), fancy trauma shears (such as Raptors), any sort of pouches or first aid kits that attach to your belt (yes, I have seen new EMTs wearing these. It is completely unnecessary unless you are doing Special Events/Standbys), and weapons of any kind (tasers, pepperspray, etc). I had a new EMT trainee show up with pepper spray hanging off his belt once. Not a good look.

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Good luck!

u/noel-marie · 3 pointsr/NewToEMS

Definitely the Casio watch. Like everyone is saying, cheap but durable as hell.

This is the one I got: Casio Men's Classic Stainless Steel Quartz Watch with Resin Strap, Orange, 21.1 (Model: W-218H-4B2VCF https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G2PK7XC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_y3LVDb9GB8M73

For boots, I actually liked my Merrells. The 5.11 ones always fit weird on me. I've heard really good things about Salomon though.

These are the Merrell boots I have: Merrell Work Women's Moab 2 8" Tactical Response Waterproof Black 8.5 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073C6R7PD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_N4LVDb8VNDW2E

u/mountain-mayhem · 1 pointr/NewToEMS

2 books I used for the nremt was a crash course book and a flash card book. The crash course book is really useful in pulling out everything from a emt textbook focusing solely on critical information. Really helps to narrow down important information. The book contains everything in a emt course and puts it in a outline format which was useful to me.

I attached both the old and new version of the crash course book. I used the old book which was super useful when I tested 3 years ago. Not sure if there is a updated version for the flash card book but I attached the version I used.

From my experience the two books really helped me study and prepare for the test. Worth the money. I still use the crash course book today when I want to refresh quickly on important information.


https://www.amazon.com/Crash-Course-Book-Online-Preparation/dp/0738610062

https://www.amazon.com/Crash-Course-Online-Practice-Preparation/dp/0738612359/ref=asc_df_0738612359/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312643571004&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9253904948108910438&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007783&hvtargid=pla-571042420061&psc=1

EMT Flashcard Book (EMT Test Preparation) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738611301/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kwkaCbR2AXVNR

u/nilnoc · 3 pointsr/NewToEMS

A good steth will run you upwards of 50 probably, the classic 3 is 80 on Amazon, May be cheaper elsewhere.


3M Littmann Classic III Monitoring Stethoscope, Black Edition Chestpiece, Black Tube, 27 inch, 5803 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QESFO80/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4Ug.Bb7XDNK95

u/SethRogen-Not · 1 pointr/NewToEMS

We have the StatPack Medslinger for special events where carrying around a full jump kit is not feasible. Works well enough.

u/Arty98 · 1 pointr/NewToEMS

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012FD4CS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are the ones I have, real solid, sturdy, keeps your ankles secure... Leather toe that can be polished if your department/company requires it

u/PolishMedic · 2 pointsr/NewToEMS

A "BART" (Basic Arrhythmia Recognition Training) course is not common in EMS fields(at least in my area). I've seen a couple in-hospital so "transfer staff" can move patients between floors without escorts.

In EMS its kinda 'black and white' either you 'need to know' or 'don't need to know' ECG rhythms.

As for the class, it's an entry level class so they shouldn't require any prep but check out "life in the fast lane" link below if you want to explore more.

https://lifeinthefastlane.com/ecg-library/

If you wanna go real deep, check out the Dale Dubin book.

https://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Interpretation-EKGs-Sixth-Dubin/dp/0912912065

If I may ask, whats your reason for taking this class?

u/The_Stargazer · 1 pointr/NewToEMS

(You can actually buy the NOLS Wilderness Emergency Medicine book off Amazon for $13. Might be worth taking a gander before investing in the full course.)
https://www.amazon.com/NOLS-Wilderness-Medicine-Library/dp/0811718255/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

u/billycheesecake · 1 pointr/NewToEMS

I order this watch whenever mine breaks.


Casio AQS810W-1AVCF Men's AQ-S810W-1AV Solar Sport Combination Watch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00791R1MI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cqJVDbYY67X73

u/Katchline · 2 pointsr/NewToEMS

Read this book. Take the practice test that comes with it.

u/pun_princess · 1 pointr/NewToEMS

This is the watch I always recommend: Armitron Sport Women's 45/7012

Mine lasted for two years, and I'm a clumsy fuck that knocked it into everything. The only reason I got another one was because the band finally broke. It's got the date, and seconds on the face which I really like. Plus it's waterproof. It's got a timer and alarm settings as well if that's something your into.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y2S93X6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XJJVDb4RMEC0B

Edit: If you're looking for boot recommendations, this sub has a sticky.

u/mreed911 · 3 pointsr/NewToEMS

Start here: https://www.amazon.com/60-Second-EMT-Assessment-Diagnosis-Triage/dp/0801678129

The basics? Head to toe. Work your way down. Think ABC'S and life threats. You're trying to answer the question "what kind of thing is wrong."

u/Lovely_Lad · 2 pointsr/NewToEMS

This book and a gym with a barbell is all you need. You won't get hurt, you start light and work your way up.

Edit:sorry, fucked the link up multiple times...

u/Black_Cat_Racing · 3 pointsr/NewToEMS

No grease under your nose and no one else needs to know you're smelling vapors with this (my EMT class TA recommended): https://www.amazon.com/Vicks-Inhaler-Breather-0-5ML-Tubes-6/dp/B00FX4FSGO?th=1