Recent content by Bosco836

Our service issues 5.11 wingman bags which store our PPE (i.e. helmet, vest, etc.) and other misc. personal items. Durable and plenty of space.

Alcohol swab is the standard of care in this region.

The Diamond Grips are great, save for the latex. I've always been partial to the Microflex Freeform's and Supreno's. I find the Freeform's have the latex feel but retain the benefits of nitrile.

Looking for a scoop-stretcher (must have pins); preferably plastic.

In Ontario, BLS services have protocols for IM 1:1,000 Epi for Cardiac Arrests where anaphylaxis is suspected to be the causative event. Reference: Medical Cardiac Arrest Medical Directive -...

I have a Zoll AED plus that is allegedly months past its warranty expiry. Upon conducting the self test, it reports "Unit Failed". I have tried replacing the batteries and pads; negative results. Any thoughts or suggestions? Zoll wants an absurd amount just to look at it, plus parts and...

They have to be sterile around here per our ministry equipment standards - screen shot attached for the exact requirements.

What I (dislike) about the CR+ is the Pad/Battery situation. Pads and Batteries seem to be sold together, and both need to be replaced after two years. I've also heard people complain about their durability & the longevity of the battery (replace after every code; only really optimized for 30...

I've been asked to help pick out an AED for a local community group for whom I regularly provide CPR training to who is on a fairly tight budget. I've always been partial to PhysioControl for monitors, and our service has a few LP1000s (mainly for special events; bike units; etc.) which, in my...

We're all Crestline based here. Quite a few Fleetmax models although some of the newer trucks are the Summit models. All in all, they seem decent. Like anything though, a lot comes down to personal preference.

Although many EMS services in our region and across Canada/USA have adopted automated CPR devices (primarily the LUCAS II; with a few outliers electing to go for the Zoll AutoPulse), I recently stumbled across another (newer?) product by Defibtech to enter this arena: The Lifeline ARM? Has...

For the full time provincial services, our mobiles are made by Motorola with our handhelds made by Tait. However, a few of our fire departments around here either have always used/recently switched to Kenwoods with decent results. I personally own several Kenwoods (along with Motos) and have...

Completely agree. I get the impression that the provider identified in the article had no idea what was actually going on. In the alternative, more appropriate treatments should have been considered prior to attempting to electrically cardiovert (Assuming that such a procedure is even within...

I used to think this too, but apparently Cardiac Science is now including an algorithm for Cardioversion on some of their AEDs. http://www.cardiacscience.com/cardiac-assets/corrective-action/voluntary_device_correction_resources/6677.pdf --> See page 17 for further reference. As an aside...

Obviously needs will vary depending on the event but generally: - Full BLS Trauma Kit - Oxygen Kit (O2, Masks, BVMs, OPAs, NPAs, King LT, Suction, Pulse Ox) - SAED - Immobilization equipment (LSB, Collar Bag, KED) - Symptom Relief Kit (Epi, ASA, Glucagon, Benadryl, Dimenhydrinate, Oral...