Getting your paediatric patient in the right position boosts your chance of getting that cannula in first time.
Whilst we are taught how to cannulate, most of us have to learn the best positions the hard way
Here are the positions that help me get the cannula in first time.🧵👇
Sometimes the worst wounds are invisible.
The Rolling Barrage is motoring across Canada for veterans, police, paramedics & firefighters suffering with post-traumatic stress.
Thank you, Todd Doherty for helping heal these wounds, so our heroes can live in peace.
“At it's essence it's very beautiful. No matter your race or color—we’re here to save you and provide comfort. But it’s not natural what you see in this job: shootings, stabbings, body over here, head over there. The other day a mother threw her kid out the window..."
Want the vaccine but don’t want the hassle of booking an appointment? Or already have an appointment but it's weeks away?
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"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."
- Wayne Gretzky speaking candidly on why YOU should get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Last evening I had the honour of attending @YorkParamedics Superintendent John Anderson’s last call after 40 years of distinguished service. His contributions to the paramedic profession and support of his colleagues are unprecedented!
Thanks to each one out there working today as we kick off #ParamedicServicesWeek on this May long weekend. In the city, and across the district #SNEMS is ready to respond #PSWeek2021
Survey: How is fatigue impacting #EMS providers?
Take a few minutes to provide insight into fatigue symptoms, sleep disorders and mitigation strategies
https://t.co/1tC8HnO259 #fatiguesurvey
Marvel's The Vitals: True EMS Stories celebrates emergency workers in Pennsylvania and all they've done during the COVID pandemic.
You can read the comic book here.
https://t.co/MvQNQbe6Tp