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October 24th, 2010, 1:56 pm
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Question about Ranger/SF Medic versus Ranger/SF P.A.
Replies: 14
Views: 19636

Re: Question about Ranger/SF Medic versus Ranger/SF P.A.

18Ds are not PAs while deployed. They do not have the ability to order labs, xrays, and write prescriptions at hospitals in Afghanistan or Iraq. 18D's are the only non-degreed/non-commissioned healthcare provider that has prescriptive authority. as an 18D you will prescribe meds for teammates and i...
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October 23rd, 2010, 9:21 am
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Question about Ranger/SF Medic versus Ranger/SF P.A.
Replies: 14
Views: 19636

Re: Question about Ranger/SF Medic versus Ranger/SF P.A.

There is a lot of stuff here, some true some false. The Ranger Medic duty description an scope is pretty much outlined here on this website. If that sounds like something you want to do then do it. You are young, you can enlist do some time then apply to PA school. If you feel very strongly about me...
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August 7th, 2009, 7:49 am
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Penicillin shot, possibly alergic.
Replies: 8
Views: 5432

Re: Penicillin shot, possibly alergic.

I have never seen such worry over trivial shit. Yes, they give an injection at reception. Just tell them you are allergic, and drive on.
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July 31st, 2009, 10:34 pm
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Eye Surgery Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 2034

Re: Eye Surgery Advice

I have no health issues other than my eyesight which is nearly 20/200 but correctable to 20/20. My plan is currently to enlist after I get out of high school (probably the 4th of July 2011). I also plan on getting eye surgery because I dislike glasses, I don't want to lose my eyesight in the middle...
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October 7th, 2008, 6:17 pm
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Chest/Sternum Pain
Replies: 12
Views: 6292

UNATAINABLE E5 wrote:it's chostrochondritis- I knew that right away reading your post. intermittant positional left sided muscle pain......heartattack? No.
costochondritis is a bullshit Dx.

Do what your MD says and good luck.
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September 28th, 2008, 7:10 am
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Past collarbone fracture a disqualifier?
Replies: 5
Views: 6357

Re: Past collarbone fracture a disqualifier?

Rangers, After consulting "Army Regulation 40-501 Medical Services Standards of Medical Fitness" I have a few questions with regards to a two year old fracture of my collarbone which required surgery, and its effect on my eligibility to enlist and obtain a 11b opt. 40 contract. 2–11. Mi...
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August 12th, 2008, 6:42 pm
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Laser Eye Surgery.
Replies: 35
Views: 23532

Your answer is in here. I will not do all the work for you. 2–12. Eyes a. Lids. (1) Current blepharitis (373), chronic or acute, until cured (373.00), is disqualifying. (2) Current blepharospasm (333.81) is disqualifying. (3) Current dacryocystitis, acute or chronic (375.30) is disqualifying. (4) ...
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August 12th, 2008, 7:16 am
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Laser Eye Surgery.
Replies: 35
Views: 23532

weberp wrote:After reading this post and the articles I noticed that the Implants in your eyes are disqualifying (atleast the older types) I was wondering if there is a waiver for those?
What kind of implants do you have?
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August 9th, 2008, 6:28 pm
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Extra med supplies
Replies: 3
Views: 2529

Re: Extra med supplies

Gentlemen, I've been working with my company medics trying to get them restocked and supplied as best as possible before we head down range. It's been a slow process, but for whatever reason we arent able to get an official restock from the Guard until we mobilize in Sept., therefore, we've been re...
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July 11th, 2008, 2:32 pm
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: RMED Handbook
Replies: 3
Views: 2769

No there is not. You can find a complete one on AKO, or you can buy one online.
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June 14th, 2008, 7:12 am
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Infection prevention
Replies: 8
Views: 4114

So my understanding is to not really worry about it, but if a massive hole starts forming on my body, staph related or not, give somebody a holler? Can do. It all depends. If you get a hole in your ass, and shit starts falling out of it... it is perfectly normal. And if you develop a hole in your f...
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June 4th, 2008, 5:55 am
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: My Spider Bite
Replies: 11
Views: 13641

Kinda looks like you are developing a nice abscess. Keep an eye on that.
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June 3rd, 2008, 4:20 pm
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: NREMT-I and the Army
Replies: 11
Views: 6131

Although it will be up to you to keep your certification, if you show the interest in keeping your EMT-I, the medical section can offer you different ways to get more than enough hours. That goes for the Regiment and the rest of the Army. I would agree with sleepy doc, no cadre, wherever you are in ...
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May 4th, 2008, 5:39 pm
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: Elbow problem, getting worried
Replies: 6
Views: 3683

You have seen a physician and have a diagnosis. But yet you come here looking for advise from non medical people and EMTs who have not even seen you. Listen to your provider and SHUT THE FUCK UP. IF you do not like what your provider has told you, go see a new one. Stop soliciting advise from non-me...
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May 2nd, 2008, 2:05 pm
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: Can you help clarify something for me (medic)?
Replies: 13
Views: 4373

Like I said before
Basic
AIT
Airborne
RIP......if he passes, then he will be slotted for SOCM

I am pretty sure that how it goes.

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