Flight Medic EDC

A detailed walkthrough of my everyday carry (EDC) that I use as a flight paramedic operating on an A-Star helicopter (H125). This video covers everything from my helicopter helmet, flight suit and boots, to the specific medical equipment and gear that I keep on me while working in the Helicopter EMS (HEMS) environment.
*The views expressed in this video are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer or partner agencies. My employer does not endorse any specific medical equipment or supplies*
CRO Medical Hybrid IFAK: www.cromedicalgear.com/produc...
EVO 252 Helicopter Helmet: www.evolutionhelmets.com/EVO-...
Tuff Possum Gear Personal Survival Kit: tuffpossumgear.com/product/pe...
XShears: xshear.com/

[@nigromanteerrante4511]

Try to talk with a military flight paramedic and make a video about the differences and similarities. That would be interesting to see.

[@warrenphilips8441]

Some that stood out to me is that in the military we call high-vis material, a "signal panel" or "signal device." We would use "flagging" for when someone sweeps their weapon across you, putting you in the line of fire if they have a negligent discharge. Good info as always though, as well as presented in an efficient and interesting way.

[@tomszrodak]

Very good idea

[@professorlarosa9323]

Good idea. I’d like to see that.

[@sergiovelazquez8316]

PJ’s for sure he should try and get on the ones ready podcast

[@NrsArea420]

That'd be awesome tbh

[@boberto7186]

4:57 “Gucci piece of gear” Sam’s evolving

[@ax23mgh8]

Even though it's knowledge that will never be handy for me in my life it's still enjoyable to watch.

[@PrepMedic]

Enjoyable to watch is my goal!

[@notreallyme425]

Haircut looks much better by the way, glad you’re not shaving your head anymore. Enjoy the hair while you have it.

[@HUNTER-ve3iw]

Finally, been waiting sooo long for this! Perfect thing to end my 13.5 hour overnight shift! Also noticed you got the play button!

[@PrepMedic]

Hell yeah! And I have had the play button for almost 1.5 years. Just decided to put it In the set

[@HUNTER-ve3iw]

@@PrepMedic Well regardless of when you got it, it looks good!

[@justuhking3605]

@@PrepMedic what got u interested in life flight

[@trob0914]

It’s amazing how far “flight EMS” has come, back at the start of NFPA membership when so much was”winged! This is a good video, keep them up!!

[@tylernewcomb6465]

Definitely agree with the keeping track of the nice one thing. I’ve had a Rite In The Rain pen for 4 years and carried it every day, whether I’m on a 911 ambulance to teaching to running to the store!

[@itcanwait]

Just wanted to thank you for your service and let you know, you inspired me to apply to be a volunteer firefighter, hopefully learn EMT skills one day.

[@ifly135]

20 yr Flight Paramedic here. Some good info and insight. I don't agree with everything, but I'm also not in an A-Star. With your locale and terrain, I suggest a signal mirror and a whistle for your PSK. Small and unobtrusive, but potentially lifesaving. Fly safe.

[@jonahperry6103]

Saw the clamp I knew you’d answer the question I’ve had in my mind for a while!!! Awesome video as always!

[@DeadoffDrop209]

Thank you for your service brother! May God Be With You!

[@kmgillma]

I’m just getting started in my career, the thoughtfulness and usefulness of everything that you shared is incredible! Thanks so much! definitely a subscriber and a advocate of your videos.

[@jordansweda5958]

Im thinking about getting into it

[@JustinHEMI05]

Such an informative video for laymen like me to see how professionals like you prepare to help us in trouble. I like the low key humor too..., "I'm a millennial so...,"

[@PrepMedic]

#internetjokes 😂 glad you enjoyed it.

[@joshuaasbill3131]

If I ever take a hard fall I hope this guy responds. About the highest compliment I can give.

[@Morgancj]

For real though 🤣😂 I agree

[@johnsonjohnson2790]

Never even thought about the loops for meds. That is really great, might be something I incorporate into my gear! thanks for the idea

[@PrepMedic]

After the 5th time losing meds in my pockets I decided enough was enough lol

[@EBMisKing]

Great video Sam! Really enjoyed it!

[@celbridgecorolla]

Great video man always good to see the different packs for different jobs. I'm an emt in ireland so limited scope of practice compared to US emts but keep my bags to the MARCH algorithm. i also EDC some gear and that that works for my role as a care assistant in a care home and for on the ambo . Keep up the great work man

[@Klinkertinlegs]

I've been airlifted twice. You guys rock. Saving lives.

[@brokenmedic9133]

Congratulations on the Flight job dude!

[@stevenrichardson6057]

You should do a video on what got you started to be a medic like your backstory, I appreciate the time you take in your videos not rushing take time explaining and talking about some experiences with your gear

[@marknycz4833]

Great video! Looking forward to seeing what you have in the pipeline.

[@pjdenzer]

these are so cool to watch!! I dont understand some of the medic nomenclature but I love watching

[@willames363]

Thank you so much for the video and for what you do!

[@TheHaitian]

Excellent gear, great video. The compass is the last thing you need unless you are flying in no men's land. Always stay near the crash site. You'll have a better chance of being found and survive (geographically site of course) on remote sites.

[@BrandonTubek]

As a ground critical care medic this has been interesting!

[@tacticalmaffis8832]

Great video, nice equipment,congratulation.

[@chesterbrown6006]

Enjoyed this video. Thanks

[@wallacekelley9179]

Sam, I'd recommend that if possible you consider getting your RN. I was a flight paramedic for 14 years, then the hospital I worked for closed the program. I went to nursing school, got the BSN, and when I retired I was making two times my paramedic income. With your knowledge and background nursing school will be a cake-walk. It was for me.

[@Steven_DunbarSL]

What was most difficult when transitioning from paramedic to nursing and what was the easiest?

[@SWPG]

*HOOOAH Great Video ! USAF Combat Veteran / Retired Federal LEO*

[@indyjons321]

Ah yes... the pinical of EMS. Aviation. Congrats on the new job!!!

[@911life5]

Quick handy tip. Take the cap off your saline flush, drill a small hole through the non-threaded part and put a key ring through it. You can make 2 or 3 and out them on a key ring. You keep the threads clean with the little alcohol caps and they are perfect for hanging onto meds if you didn’t give the full dosage.

[@Dtawomshadow]

I love them lights

[@ChefMackWhittier]

You do the coolest things God bless

[@gemtoothagr]

Love the video. Stay safe out there. Could you make a BLS bag for us EMT's out there?

[@MooreProtectionWien-London]

Congratulations 🎈best regards from austria

[@ky4tgtodd203]

LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!

[@MikeKow80]

I just switched to Solomons with that lacing system. I never knew what to do with the laces till now!!!

[@sohammitra3100]

that's such a cool job

[@6.5shooter48]

"Heaven forbid, I miss an IV"...that made me laugh. I know you have been in the bus and had that pt who absolutely needs access and they have shit for veins. That's when the drill comes out!

[@vans8993]

IO is the way to go!

[@carlosr.9469]

Nah, Venous cutdown all the way!!

[@alexxd_1252]

I´d love to see a tour of the kit you have on the heli.

[@livingsurvival]

Great channel. Just subscribed. What rack system is that in the rear?

[@tacticalveterinarian]

Great video and setup! When you said "I'm a millennial, so I do wear this crossbody" I burst out laughing so hard LOL

[@PrepMedic]

😂😂😂

[@longviewstud26]

Fantastic video.

[@PrepMedic]

Thank you!

[@JoshGray1]

I don't know what 95% of this stuff is but it's great to see what you use.

[@adamharrigan2905]

Love the videos

[@liamsmith1286]

Forgive me if this is already out there somewhere, is ‘survival kit’ commercially available as a package? Fantastic kit! Keep up the amazing work and great educating!

[@Mizzle420420]

Those Tie-Fighters are pretty nifty

[@Bandgig360]

We in the military have a lot more room in the aircraft than you do! Impressive what you guys can get done with such limited space.

[@renegade7493]

Will there ever be an interview with your wife and the work she does in the medical field?

[@PrepMedic]

Yes. I still don't have the right audio equipment to do a legit interview but I am planning on having her on the channel soon.

[@energizedlove4228]

D DEMCHAK She’s a doctor

[@christianking8256]

@@PrepMedic what if the patient goes down with u guys and he/she is still alive then what would u do?

[@antdx316]

The amount of external work to keep what our bodies do naturally is insane.

[@remas7877]

just started working as a flight medic so this was very helpful. could you make a video on the bags you carry in the helicopter and whats inside?

[@gofuckthyself420]

Still doing it? How much experience did you have going in? My uncle did it for a long time as an rn till his plane went down. Going thru school rn and would like to do flight or fire

[@half_cocked]

The salomon boots are a love hate for me... I had the low tops and loved them, thought I’d get the high tops and omg, the tongue will not stay in no matter what I do. Bringing back the 80’s with a fat stuck out tongue lol something salomon may could work on

[@marcsal347]

Thanks. I've been wondering what you thought about boots.

[@medicjb3760]

Nice video

[@willchase2042]

Hey Sam , Since you didn’t mention your watch in this vid I was a bit curious if you still have an Apple Watch ... If so , I wanted to ask if you have ever looked at the Garmin watches , they have the same features as the Apple Watch and even more (Note: I just won’t to point it out , please don’t get me wrong here ) They’ve got many models for many usages I’ve bin wearing mine for 2 years in the Fire Dep. and that thing has gone through hell and back and still runs like a charm 😂

[@R598A]

What PPE do you wear for each patient contact? For instance, standard PPE at the minute in the UK is Apron, Gloves and IIR Mask. AGPs are FFP3 Mask, Visor, Gown/Suit and Gloves.

[@PrepMedic]

Gloves and surgical mask for every patient (each patient gets a mask as well). For covid patients we do gloves, N95, eye pro. Can’t do gowns because they are not safe for flight.

[@eduardodiaz9354]

Next step is you becoming a Nurse 👨‍⚕️. I’ve followed your channel since you started man great job

[@PrepMedic]

Thanks man! Although I have zero desire to transition to nurse.

[@eduardodiaz9354]

@@PrepMedic I didn’t had either but after being a medic for a few years decided to become an RN just to have the title as my other coworkers in the 🚁 most if not all were EMT-P/RNs I wasn’t planning on working in the ICU and here I am about to start CRNA school in a few months.

[@michaelstarmer3497]

Awesome.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

I work, fly and train agency pilots in ASTARS daily for a living and for a government agency. Your boots will melt to your skin in a fire. Wear all leather boots no matter how uncomfortable it may seem. For much better hearing protection, get CEP’s installed in your helmet. They provide superior ear protection and better hearing with your ICS comms.

[@brittanyboetcher3914]

I’m a new flight RN and was wondering if you could share your pocket guide? I assume it has your local protocols but we’re trying to put something together with ours and I really like the setup you have and would like to see if we could replace the protocols so we have a comprehensive pocket guide

[@DigitalAndInnovation]

What is the comm configuration like for the headsets between the pilot, nurse/ paramedic, and patient? Are there separate channels between flight crew (including medics) and patient, or is it one channel for everyone on board and then outboard radios?

[@stephenjake2021]

Hey prepmedic, love your channel man. I don't know if you have done this, if not, could you do a video on the master formula for drug calculations?

[@PrepMedic]

Yes, although if I am being honest I use pumps and a phone app for 100% of my calcs

[@stephenjake2021]

@@PrepMedic going through the medic program next year, exited but nervous about it. I'm an advanced now, but basically all depts want medics

[@johnathancovey9398]

@@PrepMedic what app do you use?

[@PrepMedic]

IV Calc (red app icon)

[@emweis8192]

Afternoon, I'm in nursing school as of right now. I am also getting my EMS certification this summer. Im entering the Navy with the NCP scholarship (nurse candidate program) and was wondering if you have any knowledge regarding the process of becoming a flight nurse in active duty? I've been told I might not be placed in ICU/ER my first year as a new officer/nurse. Thank you, and keep up the awesome videos.

[@niallobrien6790]

When will we be see a review of the sam medical IO review

[@MiguelDiaz-wq9ug]

Hey Sam it matter the age when you’re interested to enroll in EMT job line.

[@joesides18]

Holy god man, how is your brain not full. You got a lot of knowledge. very impressive future doctor

[@HellixD95]

I'm working on icu since this year, last year on imc. And 4 years as,, normal" nurse. My dream is to work as a flight nurse in a few years. What spezial knowledge and experience are necessary to make this real Hope you can help me out Thanks for this great video

[@PrepMedic]

Have you seen my interview with a flight nurse video yet? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6S3q4ekn6yUpZI

[@TheOutlawMan]

Starting my EMT course in Denver soon. Would be crazy to run into you in the field, or at medic school if/when I decide to go.

[@PrepMedic]

If you stick around the metro long enough I am sure you will

[@TheOutlawMan]

@@PrepMedic Badass, man. I'm looking forward to picking up every skill I can. Thanks for the great videos

[@stevenrogers4663]

Congrats on landing the HEMS job...(pun intended).. did you do your CCP or FP yet. I am getting ready to take my CFRN.. I currently do ground CCT transports and work in an ER. Good luck, be safe...

[@PrepMedic]

Thanks man! And yes, I have my FP-C and my state CCP.

[@professorlarosa9323]

Great video👍🏼 what NVG are you running?

[@PrepMedic]

I think we run Gen-3 ANVIS 9s but I might be mistaken.

[@danielhynd]

Would you be able to do a tour of the Helicopter you work on?

[@prisonmike2165]

i have a question, what do you do if someone is deaf or cant hear; like how do you talk to them or get them to cooperate?

[@PrepMedic]

Write notes.

[@BuffBuddahAthletics]

Nice

[@warrenphilips8441]

Have you field tested all the items in your personal survival kit? Good excuse to go out for a hike some weekend if nothing else.

[@PrepMedic]

Not yet, we have a company wide "safety standdown" every year where we get out and basically camp with helicopters in the back woods lol

[@cerebralpalsylife1013]

Can you do a helicopter tour

[@alfe1402]

Carry a ball of tsampa too, in case you need food and energy.

[@PrepMedic]

What is tsampa?

[@alfe1402]

@@PrepMedic Something really cool. It is Tibetan survival food made with several types of toasted flour. Check it out, there are many videos about it in YT and Internet.

[@TheBob583]

Have u got a link for the Saw IV scorpion

[@chrishugs6173]

With you doing SWAT, fire, SAR and aviation. How do you balance all this? Is it out of a single department or do you work for multiple departments and if so how much time is devoted to each job?

[@PrepMedic]

All are within the same service, just different divisions. SAR SWAT and fire are all on-call special team assignments.

[@Thatflightmedic]

Did you really say you keep the 18G needle for IM injections? Ouch!

[@knndyskful]

Did you keep the Haix gortex boots?

[@truckingoldie]

Saying that you can put it on a patient? So basically only when they are conscious when you put the helmet? So can a love one of the patient ride in the helicopter?

[@jonstrickland3934]

Can that helmet also plug into a two way portable radio?

[@hollystickley669]

Prep medic I have a question are you a supervisor and what’s your rank btw keep it up

[@hollystickley669]

Keep it up on the cool gear btw😎😎😎😎😎😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Spartan-xg7vg]

I would really love to be a flight medic.Anybody know on how I can do that or what rout to take?

[@gough2]

Dumb question but where did you get your eye pro tether from?

[@PrepMedic]

Oakley

[@kerryjohnson1030]

Safe to say you're the physical representation of everything I want to be lol.

[@sanjuan4942]

RE on body survival kit- consider adding a signal mirror, fox 40 whistle some light like petzl e-light : should fit with little weight penalty - hope u never need it

[@PrepMedic]

The lack of signaling is actually semi-intentional. We have a metallic airframe with a transponder beacon on the aircraft along with the ability to make smoke signals or shine our flashlights at night. Don't really need an E-light considering we all carry our own flashlights.

[@sanjuan4942]

Interesting take on that -be safe thanks for what you do

[@mfadetoblack]

Studying for my FP-C now, any review recommendations?

[@PrepMedic]

Do a prep course. IA Med is great.

[@mfadetoblack]

@@PrepMedic cool. I'm in middle of the iamed in demand class now. Thanks.

[@JiffyBeey]

I cannot find that crows foot connector anywhere? anyone know where I can find them online

[@henry810]

WOW Helicopter pardimc cool

[@ZaCheeze1]

why not use a red tac lip light?

[@halfbakedhomesteaders]

im a super green medic student, been an EMT for two years and graduating medic school in july, and i am among the many fresh faces dreaming about getting involved in HEMS. Do you have any advice for a young and naive provider? I just find it inspiring how broad the spectrum of your practice seems to be!

[@PrepMedic]

Make a good name for yourself above all else. EMS is a small community and if you have a crap attitude or are lazy etc... it gets broadcasted and you can get yourself blackballed out of any reputable jobs pretty fast.

[@halfbakedhomesteaders]

@@PrepMedic thanks man, I live by that👍 in my opinion this is a calling, not just another job. If you don't feel the calling to be the professional and the empathetic care provider in my opinion it's time to reevaluate the career and make a change one way or another. I want to honor the calling and represent it well like you and others who I have met that are the kind of medics I strive to become 😊 keep up the good work! And thank you for your service

[@rotormedicvance]

Add 4$ in 1$ bills rubber banded and 4 quarters taped to a old hotel room key. Tape for shelter making and cash when you get stuck in a FBO somewhere related to weather. Got stuck at the Crossville TN FBO for 5 hours coming back from Nashville on a Interfacility transport....no cash on any of us.... That sucked

[@PrepMedic]

Not a bad suggestion. Our flights are pretty short so I hope I dont get stuck at a FBO but if I ever do fixed wing I absolutely will add this.

[@ca_enright]

What radios do you guys run?

[@zhenbiaoli297]

N95 mask,not KN95, is design for surgery which has better blood/fluid streaming proof than regular surgery maskwhich only has N70-80 class respiratory droplets protection.

[@leslieunderwood3520]

Nice wife to be gifting you such nice birthday presents.

[@PrepMedic]

I am absolutely a lucky man..

[@shawnmease1351]

I’m a CCT in VA and am looking to create a basic reference guide for our newer CCTs. Would you be willing to share some screen shots of you reference flip guide?

[@PrepMedic]

Get the PPP protocol app and search under Colorado. Go to UCHealth LifeLine and download the protocols, then go to the bottom and click on Appendix B and then click on pocket guide.

[@shawnmease1351]

@@PrepMedic , got it. Appreciate you help.

[@rocar8243]

In Germany we wear Haix Xr1

[@AdrianDucao]

Whats your hair cut tho? Im planning to bulk up i need some military style hair cut to match

[@IlIlIlllIlIlIllli]

You’re wife is definitely a keeper.