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Whiskey 5 – Remote Medical International

Friday, October 14th, 2011

Who
Remote Medical International

What
RMI is a medical and rescue company focused on individuals and organizations working or playing where a hospital is not an option. RMI provides training, equipment, staffing, telemedicine, and a pharmacy for those operating in these difficult areas.

Training: RMI is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard, Wilderness Medical Society, and Veteran’s Administration. Depending on the course, our training topics include remote area medicine and rescue, rope access and rescue, armored vehicle extrication, and offshore medicine. RMI holds a variety of public courses ranging from our introductory Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) course for aspiring medical professionals and offshore medics, to our Remote Medicine for the Advanced Provider (RMAP) course for advanced medical providers such as nurses and physicians. Private courses are also available upon request and instructor availability. Training provided to Federal agencies is offered under our GSA Schedule GS-02F-0091T.

Equipment & Supply: RMI is an authorized distributor for over 150 manufacturers, an FDA licensed pharmacy, is capable of shipping worldwide, and provides e-commerce access with contract pricing. RMI’s equipment and supply division works with land-based, maritime, and aviation clients to determine the most appropriate equipment for their diverse operating environments. RMI kits everything from Individual First Aid Kits (IFAK), complete clinics operating on 240V, to ruggedized diesel ambulances built for the extremes of Antarctica. If it involves medicine and rescue, RMI can source it for your unique operating environment. For Federal agencies, RMI holds two GSA schedules for equipment: V797P-4982a and GS-07F-0280U.

Staffing: RMI employs a full onsite medical support staff for deployment to austere areas. Available for short or long term projects, RMI provides Wilderness EMTs, EMT-Intermediates, EMT-Paramedics, physician assistants, and physicians. Current and past projects and clients include Arctic research, offshore seismic research, the U.S. Department of Defense, natural disasters, and anthropological expeditions

Telemedicine: RMI ACCESSâ„¢ is a 24/7/365 telephone and data service that immediately connects clients to case managers and emergency physicians experienced in remote care. In addition to emergency case management, ACCESSâ„¢ provides clients with worldwide physician, clinic, and hospital referrals.

Whether you want the whole package or to shop a-la-carte, RMI staff will work with you to determine the most appropriate medical package for your project or mission.

Where
RMI is headquartered in Seattle, Washington and currently provides services on six continents and five major oceans. Training courses are held in the Cascade Mountains between Seattle and the Canadian border. RMI’s distribution center is in Seattle with satellite sites in the continental United States, Great Britain, and Dubai.

When
RMI was founded in 2003 by paramedic Andrew Cull. After serving throughout the Northwest as a paramedic, he believed there could be drastic improvements in the area of wilderness medical education. Andrew began a training company and it slowly grew into a turnkey asset for individuals and companies working in difficult areas. Over the years, Andrew made it a company policy to hire experts in the industries RMI serves. From expedition climbers to special operations medics to health and safety experts, RMI employs individuals that understand your mission.

Why
RMI understands that medicine is all that we do and not all that you do. When a mission goes well, it’s “high-fives” and beers. When a mission goes bad, it goes really bad. Whether it’s equipment, training, or staffing, RMI is committed to preparing you for the worst

Warrior Expo 2011 – Combat Medical Systems

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

The MOJO 440 Medical Kit incorporates two kits in one. The Immediate Action Kit can be separated from the main bag. It features total user configurability allowing the Medic to set his gear up how he will use it thanks to the full field of loop inside the pack. The main bag’s compartment allows the Medic to store items already prepped for use including three removable pouches with clear windows to quickly identify supplies. Additionally, there is a hydration sleeve in the main bag which can also be used for storage of such items as SAM Splints. Expandable side pockets accommodate extra equipment when needed.

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MDM – Cinch Tourniquets

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

The new Cobra from Cinch Tourniquet is based on the same premise as flex cuffs regularly used by our troops. Just like flex cuffs it can be weaved into the PALS webbing found on armor carriers. Additionally, it has standardized space to write application data.

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It is quickly applied with a single, steady pull once aligned into place. The locking mechanism is recessed and can be released with a flat object such as a screw driver head.

www.CinchTQ.com

MDM – Zanfel Poison Ivy Wash

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

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Zanfel Poison Ivy Wash from Zanfel Labs is designed to allow the affected person to literally wash away urushiol oil which is the toxin contained in plants that irritates 85% of the population. The wash can be used at anytime after contact and on any part of the body including the face and genitals.

Designed originally for over the counter, commercial use, Army personal began using the soap after finding that poison ivy related hospital stays were reduced from 3 days to as little as 2 hours meaning after a single use, a patient can be immediately returned to duty.

One important tip that Zanfel wanted us to pass along is that poison ivy oils can stay viable for up to 5 years and footwear and in particular laces retain these oils. According to them the best cure for this issue is to wash your shoes or boots with simple dishwashing liquid.

www.Zanfel.com

DMR Boo-Boo Bag

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

Designed to augment a larger kit, the DMR Boo-Boo Bag contains all of those consumable first-aid items that you actually use on a regular basis such as band-aids, meds, and insect repellant.

Package includes:
36″ Duct Tape
3 – Pks Cotton Tip Applicators
1 – Tweezers
2 – Safety Pins
1 – Finger Scalpel
3 – Floss Picks

5 – 1 X 3 Adhesive Bandage
2 – Large Adhesive Bandage (oval)
3 – Knuckle Bandage
5 – Steri-Strips
1 – 4X4 Gauze Pad
2 – 2X2 Gauze Pads
1 – 3X5 non-adherent dressing
1 – Mole Skin Pad

1 – Pkt (2) Aspirin
2 – Pkt (2) Acetaminophen
2 – Pkt (2) Ibuprophen
1 – Pkt (2) Diphenhydramine
1 – Pkt (2) Bismuth Subsalicylate
1 – Pkt CeraSport
1 – SunX Lip Balm
2 – Triple Antibiotic
1 – BurnX Burn Ointment
1 – BugX W/DEET
1 – SunX Sunblock
2 – Iodine Wipe
2 – Alcohol Wipe
2 – Sting Eze
2 – Hand Wipes

To get yours, visit www.bestsurvivalshop.com.

18XRAY Combat/Rescue Knife

Friday, September 16th, 2011

We recently found out that is a third variant of the popular 18XRAY automatic knife. The Combat/Rescue Knife was designed specifically for medics as well as first responders. Notice the 3-5/8” blade’s blunt tip combined with ultra-fine serrated teeth. The blade is manufactured from 154CM steel with DLC finish paired with T6-6061 aircraft grade aluminum handles that are Type 3 hard coat anodized in Red for high visibility. Once again, it features the limited forever warranty. Finally, like the entire line of 18XRAYs, the Combat/Rescue Knife features Darrel Ralph’s SAS (Slide Auto Safety) system.

NSN: 1095-01-588-6781

www.meyercousa.com

Rip Shears

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

We first posted this article about six months ago so many of you have already seen this. But since that time, we’ve added thousands of daily readers and there has been a change of authority downrange so there may be deployed personnel that haven’t seen Rip Shears.

Rip Shears are a new attachment for standard EMT shears that transforms them into a tool that combines the shears with a safety knife and reflex hammer. Designed to attach directly to the handle of most 7-1/4″ shears, it provides a quick means of cutting through loose material and gear in order to access wounds.

Designed by Naval Special Warfare Corpsmen, Rip Shears are Made in the USA and crafted from fiberglass-reinforced nylon that can be autoclaved up to 270 deg F. Additionally, the blades are 440A stainless steel and are treated with a special DLC tungsten coating for increased lubricity. In fact, the coating will extend the life of the blades 4-5 times normal stainless steel. The design is simple and safe to clean with your fingers as well as replace blades. In fact, when you finally do need to change the blades, they are designed in such a manner that they are impossible to install incorrectly.

Rip Shears are offered in three models. The RS-1 is the Ripper unit by itself for installation on your current EMT shears. The RS-2 model combines the Ripper with EMT shears and the RS-3 or “Firefly” version is a Ripper featuring a glow in the dark material for civilian EMTs and flight medics.

A lot of folks are carrying hook knives to cut through webbing but they can be ineffective if the material is slack. With Rip Shears the cutting stroke is a pulling motion, offering a great deal of strength and control which can help to avoid further injuries. Rip Shears have been used on boots, leather jackets, and rigger belts. In fact, this video will give you a great idea of how well it works.

In fact, I had the chance to try them out myself and I am duly impressed. To get yours visit their distributor page www.ripshears.com and be sure to look around while you are there.

Maneuver Conference – BAE Systems

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

BAE Systems demonstrated GEN II Headborne Energy Analysis & Diagnostic System (HEADS) which has just passed First Article Testing (FAT) for the US Army with first deliveries to begin September 22, 2011.

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HEADS consists of the sensor which is mounted in the crown of the combat helmet, the software to perform computational analysis of traumatic events and an optional wireless antenna which can be used to interrogate the sensor for data when it is placed in close proximity. Alternatively, the HEADS sensor can be interrogated via a USB connection directly to a laptop.

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As you can see from the photo, once data from the sensor has been uploaded to the software a date and time stamped visual display is created to assist medical personnel in correlating their medical diagnosis with actual events. The sensor will record all linear and angular acceleration and blast overpressure information, including multiple events.

It is important to note that the HEADS sensor can be covered with a crown pad within the helmet for enhanced comfort. Additionally, the sensor battery life is one year and can be recharged by tethering to a laptop via a USB cable or you can actually replace the battery with a fresh one.

For more information www.BAEsystems.com/ips