Warming of IV fluids with MRE heater

[policemedic]

When I graduated medic school 29 October 2011, CLS couldn't do IV's, as they shouldn't. However, my CO and 1SG are okay with me teaching one or two joes from each platoon everything I know, which, is impossible but every bit of information and skill is worth it if I am incapacitated for one reason or another. As for heating IV fluids, just put the fluid in and use passive warming to warm the pt.

Just for clarity, do you mean the 68W class or actual paramedic school? I see from your intro that you're both.

 

[DoctaJ]

Just for clarity, do you mean the 68W class or actual paramedic school? I see from your intro that you're both.

Both.

 

[DoctaJ]

Just for clarity, do you mean the 68W class or actual paramedic school? I see from your intro that you're both.

Sorry. I shouldn't post when I'm this tired. I was referring to 68W school.

 

[TLDR20]

When I graduated medic school 29 October 2011, CLS couldn't do IV's, as they shouldn't. However, my CO and 1SG are okay with me teaching one or two joes from each platoon everything I know, which, is impossible but every bit of information and skill is worth it if I am incapacitated for one reason or another. As for heating IV fluids, just put the fluid in and use passive warming to warm the pt.

Holy shit there is some bad info going on in this thread. First of all what is the one of the leading causes of preventable death on the battlefield.....? Hypothermia. Hypothermia should ALWAYS be treated prior to any fluid administration. Further 1000 cc's of anything is terrible medicine for anything but a simple dehydration or a hangover.

 

[DoctaJ]

Holy shit there is some bad info going on in this thread. First of all what is the 3rd leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield.....? Hypothermia. Hypothermia should ALWAYS be treated prior to any fluid administration. Further 1000 cc's of anything is terrible medicine for anything but a simple dehydration or a hangover.

Are we absolutely making shit up now? Hypothermia is certainly not the third leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield. "Further," I don't believe anyone even hinted at the notion of giving 1000ml of fluid.

 

[TLDR20]

Are we absolutely making shit up now? Hypothermia is certainly not the third leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield. "Further," I don't believe anyone even hinted at the notion of giving 1000ml of fluid.

I misstyped I edited my comment accordingly, I did that first thing this morning.

Hypothermia is a leading cause of death and is not something that should be overlooked in the battlefield setting. As an instructor at the SOC-medic course it is one of the points we hammer into our studs. It is what kills guys. Just not directly.

 

[x SF med]

Are we absolutely making shit up now? Hypothermia is certainly not the third leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield. "Further," I don't believe anyone even hinted at the notion of giving 1000ml of fluid.

YooHoo, .... step back, and get a clue about the people you are spouting off to.

Cback is not only a very well respected 18D, he happens to teach Advanced Medical Techniques at the Schoolhouse... if you ever planned on going to SOCMS/SOMC you just stepped all over your junk with track shoes.

PoliceMedic has more time as a Paramedic in bad areas than you could imagine.

Firemedic - well, see Policemedic....

We have Doctors of all stripes, and nurses and medics and PAs on here.... you are not the king shit of the pile like you think you are at your NG Unit.

Show respect to the people her if you ever even want to be treated as anything other than a smartassed joker... your SA and people skills suck.

I gave you the benefit of the doubt until you pulled the crap quoted above. and BTW... hypothermia can set in at 90* with a blood volume loss of 1.5 pints... secondary to shock... it kills more people on the battlefield than you know. But, hey, wtf do I know... I was only an 18D too....

ADMIN EDIT: PM inbound

 

[DoctaJ]

Apologies. Point taken.

 

[pardus]

Point taken.

Good. The sooner you learn humbleness the better, for you and your patients.