Monthly Archives: July 2011

Quiz: BLS Death

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Melissa

This weeks quiz will delve into the BLS and look at aspects of death that a paramedic need know about.

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First steps into preceptorship

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Jason

One of our original plans when we started EMSstudent.ca was to create a journal of our experiences during the preceptorship portion of our training. Although in retrospect, an entry a day was a bit of a lofty goal, every digest, … Continue reading →

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MCI Brings Training to Life

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Jason

York Region MedVents and St John Ambulance hosted a Multiple Casualty Incident exercise this month in conjunction with the York Region Police Venturers and Fire Venturers. MedVents is a section of Boy Scouts Canada which focuses on first aid training … Continue reading →

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Digest #1, July: Training for the Road

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Jason

Cardio Cerebral Resuscitation Continuous compressions may be implemented in Ontario services, it is currently being tested in Peel region. This article details the physiological and theoretical information supporting the use of continuous compressions in what is known as “Cardiocerebral Resuscitation … Continue reading →

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Pharm Friday: The CNS Blockade

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Jason

This drug is commonly used to treat schitzophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Other drugs you may see go hand in hand with this may be lithium and divalproex. Unlabeled uses may include OCD, Alcohol Dependence and Tourette’s Syndrome.

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