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I am a registered nurse who has worked all over the hospital taking care of emergency room, ICU and medsurg patients. As a result, I have seen it all and then some. And I still see new things that shock me everyday! That is why it is so important to be prepared with the right nurse supplies you need to be able to perform at your best.
I invested in a good pair of trauma shears about 5 years into my nursing career when I became an ER nurse. Dull shears are not good in an emergency and I wanted a great, non-disposable pair that performed well.
Trauma shears are a type of scissors used by emergency medical personal such as ER nurses and first responders to quickly and safely cut clothing from injured people. They usually consist of a handle with a metal blade, which is traditionally bent at about 150 degrees. This “lever arm” gives them an unusual appearance as compared to normal scissors.
Trauma shear construction and durability enables them to cut through strong materials such as seat belts, leather, jeans and even thin metal. In addition, the wide, blunt tip on the shears are designed to slide across skin, minimizing risk of injuring the patient while cutting clothing.
Many nurses I work with in the emergency room have the Raptor Shears and we use them frequently in emergency situations. You can hook it to a belt or secure it using the pocket clip. Also, the Raptor Shears also have a 25 year limited warranty and will last all the way through an entire medical career or longer. This is an amazing gift for new medical graduates!
These functional and handy shears are actually 6 tools rapped into one:
This tool has all the same features as the regular Raptor Shears, but these can be engraved to make an extra special personalized gift for medical professionals. Therefore, these make a fantastic gift for graduates, groomsmen or bridesmaids, and gifts for first responders, nurses, doctors and other health care professionals.
The XShear titanium trauma shears are great for paramedic, EMT, Nurse or any other medical provider. These are very heavy duty, perform well over time, and are non-disposable.
I wanted to include a few less expensive options on this list. These trauma shears are a more affordable option as they are not titanium strength and do not have as many features as titanium shears. However, they are durable and will perform over time for basic and
practical purposes.
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What I really like about these trauma shears is that they have a carabiner that can easily be clipped to your waist ans be within reach at all times. As a result, it makes it much easier to keep handy.
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I mean, come on. This is a funny shirt if you actually do have to run with trauma shears! (As many ER nurses and other first responders do). This shirt comes in men’s and women’s sizes in 5 different colors. When paired with a great set of trauma shears this combo would make such a great gift for a first responder, MD, nurse or new graduate!
Sarah Jividen is a registered nurse, blogger, writer, wife, and mother with an aspiration to empower nurses and moms to take better care of themselves. Sarah lives with her husband in a beach suburb outside of Los Angeles where they are raising their two-year-old daughter, newborn son and two rescue kitties. In a rare moment of free time you may find Sarah practicing yoga, socializing with friends, sampling dark beers or attending a local concert venue with her husband.
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