Hi everyone,
I'm an ED tech looking for some clinical tips. Does anyone have a reliable technique for applying tubular gauze to fingers or toes when an applicator (cage) isn't available?
I am a visual learner, so if you have any video links, GIFs, or clear step-by-step explanations of your process, I would really appreciate it.
Thank you!
Hi everyone,
I'm an ED tech looking for some clinical tips. Does anyone have a reliable technique for applying tubular gauze to fingers or toes when an applicator (cage) isn't available?
I am a visual learner, so if you have any video links, GIFs, or clear step-by-step explanations of your process, I would really appreciate it.
Thank you!
Hi everyone,
I'm an ED tech looking for some clinical tips. Does anyone have a reliable technique for applying tubular gauze to fingers or toes when an applicator (cage) isn't available?
I am a visual learner, so if you have any video links, GIFs, or clear step-by-step explanations of your process, I would really appreciate it.
Thank you!
Hello,
As an ED tech, what should my main priorities be during a trauma code?
When EMS rolls the patient into the trauma room, I am usually stationed at the head of the bed. My first step is obviously holding C-spine and helping transfer the patient over to our ED bed. But once they are moved, what comes next? Should my immediate priority be cutting off clothes to expose the patient, or should I get them on the cardiac monitor and start vitals first?
I've noticed that some techs in my ED prioritize vitals before cutting clothes, while others do the opposite, so I'm not entirely sure which is considered correct. Also, when it is time to expose the patient, do I cut absolutely all of the clothes (including pants, underwear, bras, etc.)?
After those initial steps, it seems like my role becomes an extra set of hands for whatever the team needs.
Does anyone have any tips, tricks, or best practices for performing well and being useful during these trauma codes? Thank you!
Hello,
As an ED tech, what should my main priorities be during a trauma code?
When EMS rolls the patient into the trauma room, I am usually stationed at the head of the bed. My first step is obviously holding C-spine and helping transfer the patient over to our ED bed. But once they are moved, what comes next? Should my immediate priority be cutting off clothes to expose the patient, or should I get them on the cardiac monitor and start vitals first?
I've noticed that some techs in my ED prioritize vitals before cutting clothes, while others do the opposite, so I'm not entirely sure which is considered correct. Also, when it is time to expose the patient, do I cut absolutely all of the clothes (including pants, underwear, bras, etc.)?
After those initial steps, it seems like my role becomes an extra set of hands for whatever the team needs.
Does anyone have any tips, tricks, or best practices for performing well and being useful during these trauma codes? Thank you!
Hello,
As an ED tech, what should my main priorities be during a trauma code?
When EMS rolls the patient into the trauma room, I am usually stationed at the head of the bed. My first step is obviously holding C-spine and helping transfer the patient over to our ED bed. But once they are moved, what comes next? Should my immediate priority be cutting off clothes to expose the patient, or should I get them on the cardiac monitor and start vitals first? Also I assume frequency of BP cuff initially is every 2-3 mins? Then once primary survey is done its 5 mins then once stable for CT its 10-15 mins?
I've noticed that some techs in my ED prioritize vitals before cutting clothes, so I'm not entirely sure which is considered correct. Also, when it is time to expose the patient, do I cut absolutely all of the clothes (including pants, underwear, bras, etc.)?
After those initial steps, it seems like my role becomes an extra set of hands for whatever the team needs.
Does anyone have any tips, tricks, or best practices for performing well and being useful during these trauma codes? Thank you!
Hi everyone,
My Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 (Model: 14AKP10, AMD Ryzen Gen 10) has suddenly gone completely dead, and I’m looking for advice on what to try next.
The Backstory:
Yesterday, the laptop's power button was flashing (as if it was in normal sleep mode). However, when I pressed it, the laptop wouldn't wake up or turn on.
What I’ve Tried So Far:
My Questions:
Any advice on what to try next would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
I see people do this all the time this is stupid but how the heck you do this bruh 🤣
Hello everyone,
I’m a new ED tech in California, currently shadowing other techs, and I’m struggling with EKG lead placement. Frankly, I cannot for the life of me palpate the 4th and 5th ICS. I’ve tried finding the Angle of Louis on myself, but I just can’t seem to locate it reliably. I tried to do it on my brother while he was standing and same thing.
Is it acceptable to "eyeball" the placements? E.g., for V1 and V2, placing them just next to the sternum near the level of the nipple line? (And for female patients, estimating where that line would be aka roughly halfway between the shoulder and the elbow?) Then for V4, aiming for the midclavicular line just below the breast tissue?
Do I absolutely need to palpate for the exact intercostal spaces every time? Beyond the technical difficulty, as a male tech, I feel quite awkward palpating a female patient's chest area to find these spaces, even when maintaining strict professional boundaries.
I’ve noticed that almost none of the experienced techs I shadow actually palpate, they all seem to eyeball it, and the EKGs are accepted without issue. For the physicians, PAs, and nurses here: as long as the EKG is clean (no artifact or tremors) and the placement is reasonably close, is this practice generally acceptable, or does it significantly alter your diagnostic interpretation?
I would appreciate any tips on how to get better at palpating, or advice on how to handle this professionally and accurately. Thanks!
Hello everyone,
I’m a new ED tech in California, currently shadowing other techs, and I’m struggling with EKG lead placement. Frankly, I cannot for the life of me palpate the 4th and 5th ICS. I’ve tried finding the Angle of Louis on myself, but I just can’t seem to locate it reliably. I tried to do it on my brother while he was standing and same thing.
Is it acceptable to "eyeball" the placements? E.g., for V1 and V2, placing them just next to the sternum near the level of the nipple line? (And for female patients, estimating where that line would be aka roughly halfway between the shoulder and the elbow?) Then for V4, aiming for the midclavicular line just below the breast tissue?
Do I absolutely need to palpate for the exact intercostal spaces every time? Beyond the technical difficulty, as a male tech, I feel quite awkward palpating a female patient's chest area to find these spaces, even when maintaining strict professional boundaries.
I’ve noticed that almost none of the experienced techs I shadow actually palpate, they all seem to eyeball it, and the EKGs are accepted without issue. For the physicians, PAs, and nurses here: as long as the EKG is clean (no artifact or tremors) and the placement is reasonably close, is this practice generally acceptable, or does it significantly alter your diagnostic interpretation?
I would appreciate any tips on how to get better at palpating, or advice on how to handle this professionally and accurately. Thanks!
Hello everyone,
I’m a new ED tech in California, currently shadowing other techs, and I’m struggling with EKG lead placement. Frankly, I cannot for the life of me palpate the 4th and 5th ICS. I’ve tried finding the Angle of Louis on myself, but I just can’t seem to locate it reliably. I tried to do it on my brother while he was standing and same thing.
Is it acceptable to "eyeball" the placements? E.g., for V1 and V2, placing them just next to the sternum near the level of the nipple line? (And for female patients, estimating where that line would be aka roughly halfway between the shoulder and the elbow?) Then for V4, aiming for the midclavicular line just below the breast tissue?
Do I absolutely need to palpate for the exact intercostal spaces every time? Beyond the technical difficulty, as a male tech, I feel quite awkward palpating a female patient's chest area to find these spaces, even when maintaining strict professional boundaries.
I’ve noticed that almost none of the experienced techs I shadow actually palpate, they all seem to eyeball it, and the EKGs are accepted without issue. For the physicians, PAs, and nurses here: as long as the EKG is clean (no artifact or tremors) and the placement is reasonably close, is this practice generally acceptable, or does it significantly alter your diagnostic interpretation?
I would appreciate any tips on how to get better at palpating, or advice on how to handle this professionally and accurately. Thanks!