How practical is the Ranger Medic Handbook for regular 68W?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 02:29:45 -0400

I just picked it up yesterday and the info in it is phenomenal. However, Korea is my first duty station snd idk how practical the info in it is. What other texts yould you recommend to the average 68w?

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2019 2:37 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 02:37:27 -0400

That's a really good reference. I'm not sure what else you are wanting to learn or reference that's not already in there. Is there something specific you wanted more info on that's not covered in there?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2019 8:44 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 08:44:40 -0400

Its a phenomenal resource tool. You can also find the flight medic protocols online. Personally I have an old iPad that has the medical ARs,TMs, etc on it.

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made Apr 21 at 2019 3:13 PM

MSG Danny Mathers — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 15:13:54 -0400

Anything with the Ranger name on it is the best available. I used and carried the Ranger Handbook when I was in a mechanized infantry unit. It covered everything except armored vehicle. I was told by my 1SG that the Ranger Handbook was the Soldier's Bible when I was a PFC. He also told me to take correspondence courses which I did and maxed out military education on every promotion board up to E-6. I'd love to see a Ranger Medic handbook!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2019 7:46 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 19:46:04 -0400

Definitely worth a read. I would also consider looking at either the paramedic route or expeditionary medic course as well. Either will make you very highly sought after skills wise.

Response by SPC William Weedman made Apr 22 at 2019 2:31 PM

SPC William Weedman — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 14:31:16 -0400

I picked up a copy of the SF medical handbook after active duty, I think I still have it. Several things in it were beyond my skill set but it was a good resource.Ranger Handbook sounds like a good choice as well. Never bought it but I had a few sergeants who used the Merck Manual. It had entire SOAP notes written out for certain illnesses, or course they was pre internet and pre computers, now I’ll wager a lot of it is online and a simple copy/paste.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2019 11:43 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 11:43:55 -0400

It’s really good, another good book is “Combat Casually Care”. It’s written by Providers for civilian doctors transitioning to the military, however it’s still very good for medics.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2019 12:05 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:05:47 -0400

It's the doctrinal basis for all small unit operations, so yes. As a Medic, it won't do much for enhancement of your medical skills. For working with Combat Arms personnel and units it will be invaluable by putting you on the same
page with them. You will understand what PID is and what is expected of you in patrol base and on patrol. Your PSG and your guys may even call you "Doc" and not "that f---ing medic".