Medic in Iraq clinical setting

[medic5045]

I arrived here in Iraq 3 weeks ago and did not know what to expect and what I found out was it is nothing like what I am used to. It is all clinical and I see patients that are coming in for sick call everything from stuffy noses to cardiac problems. We do go by certain protocols but I have learned quite a bit already, For instance I have got more indepth on bowel sounds just what to listen for rather than a quick listen and yep have bowel sounds, Looking into the ears just what to look for like the reflective light on the tympanic membrane any damage swelling things like that. The company I work for does a good job on training and the medics that have been here for a long time really like to take the time to teach and answer any questions I might have. I think I have made a good move just by the learning aspect of my job.

[SANDMEDIC]

Welcome to the world of "Sore throat specialist".

We get a good mix here in Afghanistan, doing rotations to remote sites in the mountains in small camps with less than 200 people. Guess what? The medic is usually the most popular guy.

And definately lives up to the name "Remote Duty Paramedic".

[akflightmedic]

Welcome.

There are several of us over here that belong to this site as well.

What site are you at in Iraq?

[flight-lp]

APAP, Guaifenex DM, Sudafed, sick slip.....................God I wish I could get those words out of my head!

[chbare]

Even better working with South African and Afghan medications and supplies. IV Tramadol, Duragesic is a muscle relaxer and not a fentanyl patch, and Creps is equivalent to curlex among many other things. Let's not even talk about labs in SI units. Hell, the treadmills even read in kilometers. You know, the US has been over here for 7 years, you think a few things would rub off on these people.

Take care,

chbare.

[medic5045]

I am at C-1 for right now no telling where I will end up

[akflightmedic]

I am at C-1 for right now no telling where I will end up

Ahhhhhh, ironically, I AM TOO!!!....LOL

And I am sitting about 5 feet away from you, now I know who you are...this is funny!

[Canadian Caesar]

^^LOL, So did you two go grab beers or what? Maybe know we will find out what you REALLY look like AK...

[Just Plain Ruff]

I already know what AK looks like and he fits in fine over there.

Hey AK and 5045 what beer did you get?

[DwayneEMTP]

Have ever seen a Sasquach movie?

Dwayne