BURNS on Dec8 2010

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BURNS BURNS Burns are death and necrosis of a tissue due to heat. Burns may occur due to dry heat, (in form ...

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Heart Sounds on Nov27 2010

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Heart Sounds Heart Sounds How often do auscultate a chest? Most paramedics would answer almost always. We all listen for breath sounds and air entry ...

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Serotonin Syndrome on Nov20 2010

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Serotonin Syndrome Serotonin Syndrome and SSRI Overdose Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of anti-depressant commonly prescribed in Canada.  With ...

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Because Heroes are Human on Nov11 2010

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Because Heroes are Human Because Heroes are Human Paramedics are called upon to bear witness to some of humanity's most horrific happenings.  When people are ...

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Managing the MCI on Oct25 2010

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Managing the MCI Managing the MCI The concept of Triage was forged on the battlefields of WWII by the French when physicians began sorting ...

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SELF DEFENSE FOR EMS on Oct10 2010

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SELF DEFENSE FOR EMS Every paramedic knows that their job has many dangers.  The one aspect of safety that is most ...

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10 Things Every Paramedic Should Know About Capnography on Sep14 2010

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10 Things Every Paramedic Should Know About Capnography 10 Things Every Paramedic Should Know About Capnography Capnography is the vital sign of ventilation. By tracking the carbon dioxide in a ...

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