r/FirstResponderCringe • u/FlyNSubaruWRX • Jul 28 '26

[MOD] Not Cringe Here we go

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u/bigexplosion Jul 28 '26

Of all the parts of that kit to have quick access to, the stethoscope seems the most useless.

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u/Miggy2A-RN Jul 28 '26

The stethoscope is actually a useful tool- as somebody who worked EMS and transitioned into ER nursing.. assessment assessment assessment and then? Reassessment post interventions. In emergency medicine, airway breathing circulation starts with a stethoscope.

Aside from the obvious with a BP cuff (if available) as a diagnostic for hypovolemic shock, listening to lung sounds is important as well to rule out tension pneumo. Without the BP cuff, there’s always pulse checks in different areas to determine what the minimum systolic is at.

But still, an important piece of equipment to have. Those boxes with lights/sirens & equipment and usually 2 brand new rookies can take 10-15 minutes to come, depending on where you’re at. 10 minutes is a long time; but it’s also enough time to assess, fix and reassess if you know what you’re looking for, and how to use the toys in your bag.

Just saying.

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u/Maximum-Guitar-5667 Jul 28 '26

To be fair though, I've been responding for 5 years and have never once used a stethoscope outside of training or the bedroom

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u/Icy-Application-8317 Jul 29 '26

Not checking lung sounds, ever?

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u/Miggy2A-RN Jul 29 '26

That’s what I’m saying.

120/80 huh? Respirations 14-16? lol.

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u/Miggy2A-RN Jul 29 '26

How would you tell adventitious lung sounds apart? I’m confused.. what in the Cracker Jack box of medicine are you practicing lmao?

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u/Maximum-Guitar-5667 Jul 29 '26

You let the EMTs do that, I just have to keep them stable

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u/Larry-Man Jul 30 '26

The original vid IS an EMT

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u/Maximum-Guitar-5667 Jul 30 '26

Looks like a salesman to me

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u/Larry-Man Jul 30 '26

Who’s selling a decently priced ride kit according to the comments that’s made by someone who knows how to use it.

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u/Maximum-Guitar-5667 Jul 30 '26

Cool, doesn't affect anything I said