I got some of these initially for building guitar pedals but it got to the point that I needed reading glasses to suture so I picked up a pair for work too.

https://smile.amazon.com/MagniPros-Illuminated-Headband-Magnifier-Detachable/dp/B071GWM9QN?ref_=ast_sto_dp

probably should tell em to buy https://www.springerpub.com/the-aprn-and-pa-s-complete-guide-to-prescribing-drug-therapy-2020-9780826179333.html along with https://www.amazon.com/Tintinallis-Emergency-Medicine-Manual-Eighth-ebook/dp/B074FTHNVX/ref=pd_sim_351_3/143-5138125-4154152?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B074FTHNVX&pd_rd_r=dc0e7ebb-54e5-4b90-966d-ca5dc6025202&pd_rd_w=w42xE&pd_rd_wg=OmUi...

Rapid Interpretation of EKG's, Sixth Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/0912912065/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JG6XAY77EVMW8ZQEMS92

It’s very simplistic and takes you step-by-step. You can skip some of the more advanced portions if all you need is ACLS.

FYI don’t look up the authors history. He was not a very good person

I work EMS and I like this one and I replaced the band with this band (I think it was this band). Works really well and easy to clean. I know G-shock is super popular but I really hate thick watches and this is slow enough to wear gloves over. Haven't had it break yet and haven't had issues with it so far.

EMRA Critical Medications Reference Cards https://www.amazon.com/dp/1929854439/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_P5FM1X4BGS4QSFZDSDQW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Can’t recommend these enough. After enough use I have most everything memorized now

EKG Calipers - some people like to make rudimentary dashes on a piece of paper to see if a rhythm is truly regular or not… for 10$ you can be much more precise. (https://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Medical-46-German-Caliper/dp/B00062N428)

Pen light: If your ED is anything like mine, half the lights it the patient rooms don’t work. This will save you time, and give you better visualization (I use this one: https://www.google.com/amp/s/thrunite.com/amp/ti4-v2/)

Dedicated eye protection/glasses

Headlamp - for hallway lac repairs when a light source may not be readily available

Good pair of shoes, preferably dark/black in color. Clean/white things turn pretty nasty quickly in the ED.

A few good pens

Reusable water bottle/beverage container

I bought these Eschenbach glasses a few years ago based on Scott Weingart’s recommendation in an EMCrit piece and I really like them. Adjustable depth of focus, 2x magnification.

Here's a great app for learning medical Spanish which is free. It has all the medical terms as well as a Dialogue section that covers a full H&P.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1574202729?pt=123220161&ct=email&mt=8

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rogers\_dictionary&referrer=utm\_source%3Demail

Here's a great app for learning medical Spanish. It has all the medical terms as well as a Dialogue section that covers a full H&P. And it's free:

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1574202729?pt=123220161&ct=email&mt=8

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rogers\_dictionary&referrer=utm\_source%3Demail

Here's a good app for learning medical Spanish. It has all the medical terms as well as a Dialogue section that covers a full H&P. And it's free:

iOS

Android

Just picked this bag up a month or so ago from Amazon for a work bag. It’s literally one of my favorite things that I own.

ABENAKI Tactical Sling Bag Pack Military Rover Shoulder Backpack Bowmen Bag

I’ve got this one for my crash bag with supplies for emergencies when I’m out. Haven’t had to use it yet. It’s good, although I also used one in a different color for work and one of the zippered pockets started tearing and then the zipper got stuck, so I prefer the first bag.

MediTac Tactical Assault Pack - First Aid Rucksack - 18" Military MOLLE Backpack

https://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Medical-Fluoride-Scissor-Black/dp/B002WJHEHY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3FZX2E14V7NVP&keywords=trauma+shears+prestige&qid=1649827517&sprefix=trauma+shears+pres%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-3

These are the ones I use. I guess they are 15 now and not 11 like they used to be haha

https://www.amazon.com/LEATHERMAN-Raptor-Response-Emergency-Shears/dp/B09FCJ7XHW/ref=sr_1_7?crid=13TMFW6FDTX9I&keywords=leatherman+raptor&qid=1649822658&s=hi&sprefix=leatherman+rapto%2Ctools%2C169&sr=1-7

The new raptors fit that a bit better. Removes the cheesy strap cutter, bit lighter, and better handle. u/Medic2834

https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9lcmNhc3QubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M&episode=NDkzZjg3NDAtNDcwZC00ZWE3LTkyN2ItZDUxM2ZjYWYwMWZh Rob Orman interviews a community EMDOC near Kirkland, pretty practical insights.

My personal rank

1) EMGuidance, extremely easy to use, great guidelines, great for infusions/meds; caveat: South African app so you need a VPN 2) LITFL 3) EM:Rap corependium 4) WikiEM

Other staples -Mdcalc -QxMD -E Burn burn percentage calculator

I have found 5 minute emergency consult invaluable. It is a one or two page summary of almost any chief complaint that includes differential, work up and disposition. Very helpful

Not a how to text book but a great interesting read on why pocus is so important. Filled with a bunch of evidence to support it. Just finished it recently. Just learned about how lung ultrasound was started. Really cool. The POCUS Manifesto: Expanding the Limits of the Physical Exam with Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K5SC2KK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_Y5FM97BHZJMD0E3NMB1T

A twenty-something male came in with a piece of a prosthetic vampire fang stuck in his arm. Story was that his partner wore them (essentially canine veneers, like this I think?) with a costume, and while "playfully" biting his arm, the tooth broke off. But it was deep and he was still bleeding when he arrived. Gf seemed really apologetic. I think we all assumed that things got a bit too kinky.

The House of God is on my top 20 list. I'd also recommend Confessions of a Paramedic; it's well written and exciting.

When I was a resident I read Rosens for the first 18 months, Tint’s for the second half, end of third year I found the Adam’s textbook which I think is much easier to read.

We moved our residency to CorePendium, the em:rap textbook. It’s been universally praised as much more accessible, and it has links to podcasts/videos/primary lit, so they can really lock it in.

I would hang a novel on my badge if I let myself go, so I'm pretty aggressive about cutting down on what cards I use, and I've developed some pretty high standards for what I'll put on my badge holder. This vitals card is probably one of the best I've found.

Then I might get some fog-magnet sharp glasses ha. These are what I got Titus G77 Premium Metal Frame Aviator Z87+ Safety Glasses w/ Side Shield Motorcycle Shooting DOT ANSI CE Approved Eyewear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081QQKXX7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_G08E5TKD43BKVQHFF70J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

these sleeves are a lifesaver. They don't fall down and they cover up well. And it's just the sleeve, so you don't have another hot layer under your shirt! I wear them to cover up some scarring on my arms and they're great. 10/10.

To wash them I recommend hand washing with cold-lukewarm water and a smidge of soap and hang to dry. Takes like 2-5 minutes to wash and I usually let them dry overnight (although they're usually dry in just a couple hours)

Case Files Emergency Medicine was what I used for my clerkship back in the day. I'd use whatever is highest rated on Amazon currently.

We’ve had that Celestial Products “Moonlight” map in our ED for as long as I’ve worked here. My previous partner who always bought it retired so I’ve been replacing them annually. I’m not superstitious but I think it’s a cool pic.

https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Calendar-Lunar-Phases-MoonLight/dp/B08H5VXVJG?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

Kleenguard Safety Glasses

I’ve used these for the past year. Sides/ear pieces are somewhat flexible so they don’t pinch my fat head, the all clear frame isn’t too bothersome, and they don’t fog much. Easy to wipe clean and not a huge loss if they go missing.

Amazon sells a cheap pair of clear lens glasses with side protection. They don't have a full seal around the edges, but they're also way more comfortable will zero peripheral vision restriction, which means you're more inclined to wear them. Everyone in my ER wears them https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C48RG7C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Fellow 4th year planning to match EM!

I highly recommend The Chief Complaint

It's broken into common chief complaints and has a page for each with your ddx broken into emergent/urgent/common diagnoses to look for. It then goes into each one of those in detail for symptoms/what to look for on physical and your basic workup. It's what I still use and great for actively developing EM differentials while seeing patients because it's so concise. Good luck!

I never brought my stethoscope to work as an ER tech. If I needed to do a manual BP I’d use a precaution stethoscope. Only things I kept on me were pens, sticky notes for writing down vitals, and trauma shears. I’ve used lots of different shears and find these cheap ones from Amazon to be great. I connect mine to one of these heavy duty badge reels to my waist band and they sit in my pocket.

I bought with my own money one of these. It's hard to talk in but my safety is worth it

https://www.amazon.com/medium-sized-respirator-fragments-chemistry-carpentry%EF%BC%887503%EF%BC%9A1/dp/B08L7PD9VV/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=T5MS9743PDFA&dchild=1&keywords=half+face+respirator&qid=1605249647&sprefix=half+face+%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyV1I2R1JBVjExUElaJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzcxOTA0T0EwOVIwUTVQVFBDJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzODQ2MTgzQUtYVTVJNTQwTVlBJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

The batteries last four to five years, and they are replaceable. At this point I've decided not to buy one for other reasons, but here are some details on a unit from Amazon that is the $1,000 range. It can be purchased with a a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-HeartStart-Home-Defibrillator-AED/dp/B00064CED6

Can’t comment on the contents of the bag since I’m EMS, but I highly recommend the Rothco Concealed Carry Bag. It’s got a big main compartment that’s good for clothes, plenty of outer pockets of varying size, and the side pocket perfectly fits a P100 without crushing it. Currently out of stock on Amazon but you can find it other places and in a bunch of colors.

These have been getting popular at my work after I bought a pair. The anti-fog wipes off pretty fast, so it’s worth buying a spray bottle of anti-fog.

Top 3 things that changed my life with GAD,

#1: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy— I cannot stress this one enough

2: exercise

3: medication

A good self help book for CBT

Look for an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK). That should cover you for any trauma you come across. Realistically you should be focusing on BLS. You want some OPAs, NPAs, gauze, gloves, a CPR barrier device or a BVM, and that’s pretty much all you’ll need to keep a patient stable until EMS arrives. Throw a couple of extra CAT tourniquets isn’t to be safe. I’ll post some links.

IFAK:

https://www.narescue.com/eagle-ifak

BLS First Aid Kit

Dixie Ems Dixiegear First Responder Stocked Trauma First Aid Kit, Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0080XOEVK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wAE9zb8HGTZ0W

This is my favorite piece of equipment: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015UC17E/ref=psdc_2445457011_t1_B003GXF9OA

My Stuff:

Front pocket:

• Surgical marking pen
• Pen
• Streamlight penlight

Back pocket:

• Trauma shears handle down

Other pocket:

• Rolled up bougie
• Scalpel

Neck:

• Stethoscope. Maybe I'm just bad at the physical exam, but this is probably my least useful item

Churchill's Pocketbook of Differential Diagnosis

Best for 4th year

it is available for 9.99. http://www.amazon.com/Kaji-Review-Emergency-Medicine-Clinical-ebook/dp/B00UIEN7IK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429714695&sr=8-1&keywords=Kaji I'll keep posting questions from the book to give everyone a free resource

I'm assuming you're in the US; if so, the Oxford American Handbook of Emergency Medicine is a fantastic pocket-sized EM bible. (Well, I assume it is! I can only vouch for the version that spells "colour" with a U.)