Pi Day
Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a...
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking is not a new concept but it is one that is not fully understood. Critical thinking is an important tool for paramedics....
History of the Star of Life
As a paramedic you wear it on your uniform but what is the star of life, and how did it come to be such...
A new study suggests that Neanderthals likely self-medicated
Using plaque from several Neanderthals, an international team of researchers has revealed some of the dietary habits of our nearest extinct relative that suggest...
Trillium Gift of Life Network
Trillium Gift of Life Network engaging Ontario Paramedics to save and enhance lives via tissue donation and transplantation.
Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) Human...
Heart Failure
Heart failure is a clinical syndrome characterized by systemic perfusion inadequate to meet the body's metabolic demands as a result of impaired cardiac pump...
Urgent Care or Emergency?
When should you go to an urgent care centre or when should you go to an emergency department?
URGENT CARE CENTRE
Earache
Common cold, flu, cough...
Merry Christmas
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holidays. A special thank you to all those emergency services on shift over the holidays keeping us safe.
A Brief History of Paramedicine
The earliest recorded Ambulance dates back to 900AD and pre-dates any other emergency service.
In the 1700's "Ambulance Volantes" were used by Napoleon during war...
Purple Day 2017
At just nine years old, Cassidy Megan planted the seed that would one day grow into an international phenomenon. After being diagnosed with epilepsy...
