NVG'S

[Jonathan Ptak]

We don't really have policies that state you must be proficient with NVG's. What we do have though is a syllabus that must be completed to a Standard [S] Level (meaning the member can use them with no instruction and can mount them to the helmet correctly, adjust them properly and focus each lens by themselves prior to night flights).

Everyones eyes are different. Obviously, repetition is key. The more you use them and practice with them, the better you are going to be when the call comes. Also, what we do is night training flights with NVG's to increase proficiency. Im not sure if Life Flight Companies are capable of this. You would know better than me. 

Anyways, if you have anymore questions, feel free to ask. 

Jonathan Ptak, AST2, NREMT-P
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer 
U.S. Coast Guard

--- On Wed, 11/18/09, Michael S. <mjs6029 at me.com> wrote:


> From: Michael S. <mjs6029 at me.com>

> Subject: Re: NVG'S

> To: "Flightmed" <flightmed at flightweb.com>

> Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 8:48 AM

> Thanks for the feedback everyone and

> please keep them coming.  What are some of the

> guidelines programs are using to determine competency,

> proficiency, and currency of the crew for night vision

> goggles?

> 

> Michael Stauter

> 

>  

> On Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at 12:10PM, "Michael S."

> <mjs6029 at me.com>

> wrote:

> >Ok all,  I am looking for some help regarding NVG

> use.  My flight program is going to start using NVG'S

> soon and we trying figure out the best medical crew work

> schedule to be safe, and  proficient that also allows

> our day crew to maintain competency with the

> NVG'S.   We fly about 1400 flights a year 90%

> inter-facility. Currently we work 12 hour shifts with

> dedicated day crew members and night crew members, but also

> pull about 7 shifts of call a month that covers both day and

> night hours.  What are some current policies in place

> regarding guidelines to maintain currency by the crew and

> how are schedules used to meet that?  

> >

> >Michael Stauter, RN BSN

> >Flight Nurse

> >OSF Life Flight

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