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Rob Theriault: Great Imposters of MI’s
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Quiz: Ontario ALS 2011 #2
This quiz focuses on the PCP portion of the new ALS. It will help you solidify your knowledge and application skills.
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Dabigatran: New competition for Warfarin
When asked what the main pharmocalogical treatment is for coagulopathies you may think of Coumadin (Warfarin). There is a new drug called Dabigatran (Pradaxa) which is being used to prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation patients.
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Quiz: Ontario ALS 2011 #1
This quiz is based on the introduction section of the ALS, BUT it is still very important so don’t just pass it by! The quiz includes important elements of the ALS and may help to point out some differences between the old version and the new one.
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May 1 2012: New Study Launches in Toronto
Continuous Chest Compressions is the latest buzz word in the First Aid community. The major players such as St John Ambulance and Heart and Stroke have begun to change their protocols to reflect recent recommendations.
Even though the transition stage has begun, Sunnybrook and Toronto Fire Services have teamed up in a study for continuous compressions.
The following video demonstrates the new study standard. Please note that this is a study explicitly done through Toronto Fire and Sunnybrook. As of this post, this is not the recommended method and does not supersede formal training:
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