8404PA Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I'm getting ready to be pimped out for 12 months. Right now I carry The Practitioner's Pocket Pal: Ultra Rapid Medical Reference, and various apps (sanfords, medscape) plus my own gear (Otoscope/opthal) since I'm around rural areas with limited equipment. Also carry a pocket notebook. Any tips/tricks to add to my kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beattie228 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Aside from the above, I found carrying a Pulse Ox was helpful. Some clinics had them, others didn't and it came in handy on more than one occasion. I also recommend having some resources in print form (Sanfords, study guide of the sorts as you mentioned). During down time, a PA student looks studious when reading from a book and looks like a slacker when reading from their phone/iPad just because it looks like you're surfing Facebook. Other than that, a granola bar and a couple extra pens. All the best on the next phase of your training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8404PA Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 28 minutes ago, beattie228 said: Aside from the above, I found carrying a Pulse Ox was helpful. Some clinics had them, others didn't and it came in handy on more than one occasion. I also recommend having some resources in print form (Sanfords, study guide of the sorts as you mentioned). During down time, a PA student looks studious when reading from a book and looks like a slacker when reading from their phone/iPad just because it looks like you're surfing Facebook. Other than that, a granola bar and a couple extra pens. All the best on the next phase of your training. Thanks for the pearls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyola Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Pockets: scope, MGH Medicine Guide, Pocket MD reference, pens, penlight, reflex hammer, index cards for notes, and a stack of blank, folded paper (I got into the habit of dividing blank sheets of paper into H&Ps as a way to keep reporting, etc. straight). Apps: epocrates, UpToDate, EM Rashes, EMRA Abx, Merck, MDCalc (a must have), AHRQ ePSS (screening guidelines by age). Backpack: Ferri's Best Test, Sanford Guide, Pance Prep Pearls, printed out objectives for that rotation. In hand: water bottle, sometimes snacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdDogPA Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Definitely snacks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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