Lag Time Happenings

Hello again everyone,

Just wanted to tell you (not really remind, because I never told you in the first place) that I am open to suggestions for content. So if there is anything you want me to talk about let me know by leaving a comment. I also added a favicon (little picture thing that shows up next to the URL) when you bookmark this site.

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I ordered a new penlight today. One of those "you know you're in EMS when..." jokes. You can never have too many penlights and if you ever think that you do you might as well have dumped all of them into the trash because you'll never find one when you need it. This one also has replaceable batteries. Most are disposable. For those who don't know what the penlight is for, it's mainly for checking pupil response and pupil size. This information can help determine if you have a head injury or not. They're also pretty handy for checking people's mouth, nose, and ears.

I also cleaned up my hemostats (dumped them in rubbing alcohol) just because they haven't been cleaned in a while (they haven't been used either though). Cleaned up my stethoscope and put some Armor All on the tubing to help keep it from cracking. I love my Littmann Classic II Special Edition.

I also read an article on amniotic pulmonary embolisms. This occurs when amniotic fluid travels into the veins and then ends up lodging in the pulmonary artery or arterioles which cuts off oxygenated blood to the heart and eventually to the rest of the system. The article discussed how to identify it, treat, etc.

Again, feel free to leave comments.
Bravomedic out.