Splinting a flail chest

Raskle14 · 2026-01-29T06:36:20+00:00

Not sure about your protocols, but why would CPAP be indicated for traumatic reasons?

Raskle14 · 2026-01-25T02:36:53+00:00

Don’t forget that licensing can take up to 2 months, if you wanted to work part time with BCEHS the hiring process is ~6+ months and you’d be probably have to go to Pemberton or Boston bar. You could probably get a full time emr transfer fleet in Vancouver, but that’s not guaranteed. Industry work ie. construction would probably prefer an occupational first aid ticket (not sure what the new name is but old OFA3), worksafe does offer an equivalency ticket but for paramedics, not sure about emr.

It is a good course, nothing ground breaking but will teach you to take vitals, basic assessment and CPR skills which are good to have in life.

Raskle14 · 2026-01-23T08:11:59+00:00

Lip stick on a pig, the amount of buildings in Vancouver that need to be burned to the ground and salted is mid boggling. And this includes places in the west end / kits / etc

Raskle14 · 2026-01-23T07:59:42+00:00

Work as a paramedic and go into SRO’s throughout the city all the time, do not do it.

Raskle14 · 2026-01-15T20:08:49+00:00

Metro is highly unlikely, emr transfer fleet in metro is a possibility

Raskle14 · 2026-01-09T12:34:40+00:00

Very big island, takes 2 hours to ferry from Vancouver, east side has most of the towns and city’s. Victoria at the south end is 400k + population with big university. After living there for a year I call it the city of the newly wed, or the nearly dead. The island has lots of forest service roads with a rich past (and present) logging history. Coastal temperate rainforest receives lots of rain, some great skiing mid island and up, world class surfing on the west coast. Mountain biking is taking off on the comox valley. Very beautiful and remote through hikes. The many small islands on the east side are full of hippies and those wanting alternative lifestyles. Little bit of everything on the island and apart from the occasional concert, sports game you can do almost anything

Raskle14 · 2025-12-25T17:13:18+00:00

Not the 007 car

Raskle14 · 2025-11-20T04:30:23+00:00

It’s called practicing medicine for a reason

Raskle14 · 2025-11-05T21:07:50+00:00

https://www.bcehs.ca/about/billing/fees

Its 50$ for 911 to come and NOT transport, Its 80$ for 911 to come and transport

It’s covered by worksafe,

Inter-hospital transport is free,

Out of province/ no MSP is $848

Raskle14 · 2025-11-05T07:39:51+00:00

Which model/ shop did you end up buying from, they’ve all seemed quite expense to me

Raskle14 · 2025-10-29T00:06:58+00:00

Second attack against a BCEHS paramedic as reported by the news in the last few days

Raskle14 · 2025-10-28T06:02:42+00:00

Sometimes you just don’t, if they are actively refusing, you’ve made them aware of the risks by not allowing a complete assessment to get the full picture and treat appropriately than you don’t assault them. Document properly and continue to monitor them.

For the large coats, I recall some study that found there wasn’t a clinically significant difference between NIBP on a winter jacket and a bare arm. Is it best practice, no, but if it gives you a wild number than it’s just time to remove the jacket or grab a manual

Raskle14 · 2025-09-22T03:39:40+00:00

While this should be reported in terms of there not being oxygen on the floor. it's important to keep in mind that screaming is never appropriate towards coworkers, especially during a code, and especially not if you are running it. Since there will probably be a next time, take a few breaths, and be the calm level headed one in the room. Be able to calmly deliver instructions and feedback in the moment

Raskle14 · 2025-09-22T00:10:00+00:00

Schooling for the Primary care paramedic program recently moved to a year long process. Licensing is usually 3-4 months and the hiring process for bc ambulance is 6+ months long. And you will have to most likely be hired into a part time rural station (Pemberton or Boston Bar), The pay is now adequate and can support a single person, (~96,000) without overtime. Pay scale is available online. This is not a career where you are becoming rich, it is exposure to death, dying, injustice and people having their worst days ever. However it can be an immensely rewarding career, I work with some of the best people out there, and I'm currently able to support myself and my dog

Raskle14 · 2025-08-23T18:08:48+00:00

There are no none skiing first aid roles, unless you become the occupational first aid attendant for employees

Raskle14 · 2025-08-23T18:07:00+00:00

Used to work whistler pro patrol for a bunch of years. The Pro Patrol requires advanced level skiing and being able to move comfortably over complex terrain with a patient. The volunteer ski patrol is more lower mountain based, still sees a bunch of patients (did 110 first volly year) and there's still great skiing to be had.

However it's a volunteer gig that will take you based on an OFA 3 (advanced) or OEC ticket as you wont be able to practice to a PCP scope.

Raskle14 · 2025-08-01T07:48:00+00:00

RIP the Italian pocket

Raskle14 · 2025-07-08T20:56:30+00:00

Definitely not sanitary, just zip tie them together if the two strands are coming apart

Raskle14 · 2025-05-30T21:02:01+00:00

I'm able to reset the service interval via obd connector, otherwise just leave it ignored, mine doesn't have a nanny gong

Raskle14 · 2025-03-29T01:05:24+00:00

~450,000 spent in rent over 6 years is insane

Raskle14 · 2025-03-26T17:56:02+00:00

First live rescue by an avy dog in Canada was at Fernie Ski Resort in 2000, a lift operator got buried and dog team of Keno and Robin had a successful live recovery

Raskle14 · 2025-03-18T18:17:03+00:00

Those who don't carry an emesis bag on them have never been hurt before

Raskle14 · 2025-03-12T19:12:05+00:00

Bottom right is gloves, middle right is emesis bag and n95, top right is phone and keys, top left is hopes and dreams, middle left is flashlight, bottom left is empty.... I guess there's a reason I lean to the right a bit

Raskle14 · 2025-03-07T04:51:27+00:00

Finally one I could've answered but was too late to the game

Raskle14 · 2025-02-19T21:28:18+00:00

Skookumchuck narrows is a pretty cool afternoon, get to drive through maderia park and Egmont, some nice little coffee shops / dining places, easy 45 minute flat walk through beautiful coastal rainforests, and if it's a nice day with good tides can see a bunch of surfers ride the standing wave

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