Gift for new Paramedic

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Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

My brother just finished his EMT-P (ironically, we both chose healthcare jobs late in life!). I would like to get him something. Would a stethoscope be appropriate?

Any other ideas welcome :)

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Gift card to coffee shop or take out

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Specializes in Healthcare risk management and liability.

A Benchmade Triage Triage or Leatherman Raptor Raptor - Leatherman Multi-Tools

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Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

He would like those!!!! I figured a stethoscope was not ideal but had NO idea. Thanks!!! I'll see if I can get it engraved some how with his name/initials.

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Specializes in Healthcare risk management and liability.

I used to be a paramedic myself.

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Specializes in Critical care.

Gift certificate towards a new pair of boots.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
He would like those!!!! I figured a stethoscope was not ideal but had NO idea. Thanks!!! I'll see if I can get it engraved some how with his name/initials.

That would be good idea to reduce sticky fingers. The chain Things Remembered in many malls will often engrave items purchased elsewhere

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Oooh, WhiteCoat Clipboard, EMT Edition!!

EMT Whitecoat clipboards

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I have the Peds/Infant Edition for NICU nursing, and it is truly the best nursing purchase I've ever made. It has reference materials specific to your specialty (a god-send for new grads), it's made of metal so it's sturdy (read: if you accidentally heave it across the room it won't shatter like a plastic clipboard, speaking from experience), it folds in half (great to prevent HIPPA violations), AND when folded it fits in scrub-size pockets (not sure what size pockets paramedics have (?) but its pretty portable).

Not kidding, I've gotten at least fifty compliments on it from coworkers in the past year. Will never be without it.

That said, a quality Littmann scope would be a pretty awesome, albeit expensive, gift. My dad used a Littman in med school in the 80s, and it was in such good shape I used it all through nursing school a few years ago--the sound quality of my 30-year-old stethoscope was actually better than the quality of some of my friends' cheapo scopes...although it did develop some questionable gooey black gunk in the bell that had to be scraped off and sanitized before use, lol. :sarcastic:

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

A stethoscope would be appropriate, or a Leatherman raptor (I have one, they are pretty cool but not easy to clean, lots of nooks and crannies). When I was an active paramedic, my partner got me a Littman Cardiology III when I finished nursing school. :D

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Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.

Hi,

I am a medic. If he doesn't already have a nice stethoscope, I would say yes. I have a master cardiology from LIttmann and it is fantastic. You need a really good stethoscope as a medic because otherwise all you hear is road noise!

Annie

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Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.
Gift certificate towards a new pair of boots.

Most places pay for boots and other uniform type stuff.

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Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.
Oooh, WhiteCoat Clipboard, EMT Edition!!

EMT Whitecoat clipboards

Rear_Blackout_EMT-622x622.jpg

I have the Peds/Infant Edition for NICU nursing, and it is truly the best nursing purchase I've ever made. It has reference materials specific to your specialty (a god-send for new grads), it's made of metal so it's sturdy (read: if you accidentally heave it across the room it won't shatter like a plastic clipboard, speaking from experience), it folds in half (great to prevent HIPPA violations), AND when folded it fits in scrub-size pockets (not sure what size pockets paramedics have (?) but its pretty portable).

Not kidding, I've gotten at least fifty compliments on it from coworkers in the past year. Will never be without it.

That said, a quality Littmann scope would be a pretty awesome, albeit expensive, gift. My dad used a Littman in med school in the 80s, and it was in such good shape I used it all through nursing school a few years ago--the sound quality of my 30-year-old stethoscope was actually better than the quality of some of my friends' cheapo scopes...although it did develop some questionable gooey black gunk in the bell that had to be scraped off and sanitized before use, lol. :sarcastic:

Great idea, but with the progress of computerized charting that isn't something a medic would use. We already have tons of stuff to carry into the house (monitor, bags, etc.). I'd stick with a stethoscope.

Annie

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