FAST 1 powerpoint

[KEVTHEMED]

Hi guys and gals,
Im on the scrounge again.
I have done the manufacturers training in the FAST 1 IO kit and have bought the training set up. I have asked the company for a powerpoint presentation in the use of the kit but with no luck. I asked around and although several guys have said they have a relivent powerpoint, but i still have not manaaged to get hold of a copy.
If anyone has a FAST 1 IO powerpoint could they please email me at kdmedical@hotmail.co.uk
Im not to concerned if its the older version that needs the extraction tool (you dont need it on the new version).
I will be adding the FAST 1 IO onto the remote/ hostile medics course.

many thanks in advance
KTM

[mickworldwide]

Kev PP presentation sent mate .... hope it does the trick

Mick

PS do you buy beer??

[KEVTHEMED]

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Originally Posted by mickworldwide Kev PP presentation sent mate .... hope it does the trick Mick PS do you buy beer??

Hi mick,
Thanks a lot fella its spot on.

I come from yorkshire mate of course i buy beer, on me if your in yorkshire any time.
KTM out

[mickworldwide]

RGR That

My Bro is up that direction!!

Good Luck

[Kiwi PSD]

Hey Kev,

Did the FAST1 on EMT course good bit of kit I reckon........have you heard of the new FAST1 for the lower limb??? & is there any other products with chest & lower limb intra-osseous access???

Cheers


KSI

[KEVTHEMED]

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Originally Posted by KS International Hey Kev, Did the FAST1 on EMT course good bit of kit I reckon........have you heard of the new FAST1 for the lower limb??? & is there any other products with chest & lower limb intra-osseous access??? Cheers KSI

No not heard of a FAST 1 for lower limb use, the company that make it didnt mention it when i attended their training in the FAST kit. They did say they are working on a FAST for paediatric use, As the current FAST 1 is only recommended for 12 years and above.
There are several IO devices kicking about bit by far i recommend the FAST 1.
KTM

[mickworldwide]

Agreed , Kev... I also wasn't aware of the FAST 1 being available for lower limb usage...

One other device that I was aware of for intraosseous was the Bone Injection Gun (BIG) which can be used on the lower limbs for Tibial Tuberosity. However in general the BIG is not a patch on the FAST 1 but maybe a lot more useful in the field as it is quick and easy to use and reload... around 60 secs for Tibial entry. A peadiatric version is also available.

[Kiwi PSD]

Hey guys,

Was told by the instructor FAST1 where putting out a Tib FAST1 he was also marketing FAST1.....so not 100% certain on that. Would be logical progression when manubrium area not available.

Great forum guys, Cheers for the info

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Originally Posted by KEVTHEMED No not heard of a FAST 1 for lower limb use, the company that make it didnt mention it when i attended their training in the FAST kit. They did say they are working on a FAST for paediatric use, As the current FAST 1 is only recommended for 12 years and above. There are several IO devices kicking about bit by far i recommend the FAST 1. KTM

[DeploymentMedicineIntl.]

I wonder if you are thinking of the EZ IO, which is fine to use at the head of tibia. This product is gaining ground in the civilian pre-hospital community. The only drawback being that it is very painful to infuse fluid through the EZ IO.
In the hostile area / tactical medicine community, FAST1 is preferred because regardless of the type of incident, you are almost always going to be able to use the sternum as an infusion site, it is well protected by body armour.
I would expect some development quite soon from all companies concerned, as we have seen in the haemorrhage control arena. I think there is a long way to go in the development of IO products also.

Hope this helps,


John

DMI (UK)

[KEVTHEMED]

For the guys who have emailed me for a picture of the FAST 1 here you go.
The actual device is the burgundy coloured item on the right.
The target patch and protective dome is on the left.
KTM