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It wasn't just me that found them messier! Anyone I talked to or saw start an IV had the same issue. I don't know if the cathlons weren't as pliable, but it seemed near impossible to start an IV without a little blood spilling out. I have never had the issue with any other brands.

The rumblers do work well for the soundproof cars, I've used them. But we'll never get the too ignorant to pull over people.

We use the protect IV's. I think they're great and have never had the "bury to the hub" issue mentioned above. We switched to a similiar Braun IV for a few months but went back to the Protect IV's. The Brauns felt dull going in, (more force to pierce skin and vein, Pt's complained more of pain), were a lot messier in that they didn't block blood flow until you were ready to set up the lock/line, and even after a few months the majority of medics were missing easy IV's.

Here are our protocols/policies/medications for Nova Scotia (near the bottom of the page)... http://gov.ns.ca/health/ehs/PMD.asp

I know this is an old thread but I would also strongly suggest strengthening your core. I had my first back injury after 7 years working, this past fall. My PT told me strengthen my core with various stretches and abdominal exercises. It has worked wonders for me. The best part is a lot of the stretches can be done at work, you don't need a gym or equipment. Check the web there are plenty of sites with exercises.

Talking about it is definetly the best way. Find a coworker or someone you trust to talk about how you felt and how you feel now. Just remember that despite our best efforts a lot of calls are truly out of our control. It's normal to second guess yourself and to have some feelings that worry you afterwards. These feelings are normal to have for a few days after the call but seek some professional help if they start to linger.

Thanks for the replies. My search has come up empty in Canada so far.

Does anyone know of any ACP to RN programs in Canada? I have found LPN to RN two year programs but nothing for Paramedics. Surely if an LPN can do it in two years an ACP could!

Here in Nova Scotia Lifeflight will not make night scene landings. They will only land at night-rated airports and lit helipads at the hospitals at night. Here is their site for more info. http://gov.ns.ca/health/ehs/Air_Ambulance/scene.htm

So wouldn't these "PVC's" really be escape beats?

Just a correction on this. I am a Paramedic in Nova Scotia. Our dosage for Plavix is 300mg PO under 75y/o and 75mg PO 75y/o and up.

For Nova Scotia go to this link: http://gov.ns.ca/health/ehs/paramedics_FAQ.htm Policy 6001, page 2 has the info for EMT-P to ACP

Maybe a pneumothorax combined with a diaphragmatic rupture?

Hey everyone! Evan working over on the Northside!