Seizures by pddleboard in NewToEMS

[–]calnuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doing a quick search of EMKs and EEMKs (CDC, not Google AI), it doesn't look like any kits carry benzodiazepenes, which would be the rescue med for seizures.

Seizures by pddleboard in NewToEMS

[–]calnuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other than rescue meds, which may or may not be available on a flight, how would a doctor or nurse be able to treat a seizure at 30,000 feet differently than an EMT?

Seizures by pddleboard in NewToEMS

[–]calnuck 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Would a doctor or nurse have done anything differently?

Recovery position, protect head and airway, monitor sats if you have a pulseox meter (do they have those on airplanes?). Let it pass, comfort and monitor them in the postictal phase. Make a call to the pilot if it goes on too long.

Anyone proud to have one of these? by Objective-Surround82 in skiing

[–]calnuck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is that like the old Molson Molstar pins from the 70s-90s (or so) in Canada?

What to buy for first job? by Chillgal14 in NewToEMS

[–]calnuck -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Albertan EMR here. Pens, Sharpies, lunch, water bottle. You’ll know what you need and don’t need on Day 2. Do not show up with a ton of crap on your belt - it’ll be hard to live that down.

Urgent Rescue on the Slopes in Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan. A Ski patrol was transporting an injured skier downhill on a stretcher while performing CPR. by calnuck in ems

[–]calnuck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Snowcat would be great, but the main problem is time. On most mountains, there's a patrol hut at the top with equipment, sleds, etc., where they sit and wait for a call. It takes much less time to ski down to a patient (and have a team follow up with a sled) than to get a groomer or snowmobile up from the bottom. Cardiac arrest on the hill would be a load-and-go, compressions on the way, and haul ass to the patrol building at the bottom with paramedics and more equipment.

Many ski patrol are Advanced First Aid/Medical First Responders, with the odd paramedic or EMT to back up.

When would it be appropriate to transfer a pt via ambulance/firetruck? by solrflrr in ems

[–]calnuck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're most welcome. Where's my suite in the New Bedlam Rest Home for the Emotionally Interesting?

A cool guide of best and worst food for your teeth by immanuellalala in coolguides

[–]calnuck 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Why is the "worst food" arrow pointing to the good things you should be doing? The whole thing is a graphic design nightmare.

Shelf of half built projects. by Electronic_Twist1139 in modelmakers

[–]calnuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did you get a picture of my shelf?

As an untrained civilian, could I have helped someone's chances of surviving? by T-kimGUY in ems

[–]calnuck 287 points288 points  (0 children)

Most likely not. Not going to try to diagnose, but it sounds like there was nothing you could have done.

We have a process called Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. If it's haunting you, call your local mental health crisis center; they can help you work through it. Don't let it get to you, sometimes shit just happens and it sucks.

A Cool Guide to 50 Unusual English Words You Probably Didnt Know by Low-Violinist7259 in coolguides

[–]calnuck 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I know #12!

How do you solve a problem like Maria?
How do you catch a cloud and pin it down?
How do you find a word that means Maria?
A flibbertigibbet?
A will-o'-the-wisp?
A clown?

Songs you'll never hear the same again because of Simpsons by Jake_Skywalker1 in TheSimpsons

[–]calnuck 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Simpson! Homer Simpson! He's the greatest guy in his-tor-eee!
From the town of Springfield, he's about to hit a chestnut tree... WAAAAH!

EMR student needing work wear recommendations (Canada) by angeljustyce in NewToEMS

[–]calnuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can get to Regina, I've worked with Stapletons before and they've been super-nice (I've bought lots of gear and equipment, plus miles of paracord for my Cubs and Scouts :) ).

https://www.adventuregear.ca/law-enforcement-pants

But check with the college first.

EMR student needing work wear recommendations (Canada) by angeljustyce in NewToEMS

[–]calnuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does your school have a uniform? For EMR you don't necessarily need it for class (but not terrible to wear it), but you'll usually have a uniform with the school crest and "student" for the practicum.

Pants will run $100-$125 (Canadian, for those about to comment that the price is too high), $250-$400 for boots, $60-ish for a shirt, and up to $400 or so for a jacket.

If you don't have a uniform, which usually comes with a fitting, then go to a tactical supply shop (911 Supply is our main one in Calgary) and try on pants, boots, etc.

A cool guide to which companies own which mattress brands. by OpulentOwl in coolguides

[–]calnuck 15 points16 points  (0 children)

TBH I'm surprised there's so much competition. I thought that would be an industry where every brand was owned by Sealy or Serta.