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We are all familiar with the old adage “Don’t put the cart before the horse”. But have you ever thought about how often we put ourselves before the patient? To be fair, there are situations where this is appropriate. All of us were taught at some point that our safety
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This article arose from a discussion at my workplace surrounding the use of passive oxygenation during the initial stages of cardiac arrest. It was suggested that we would not be using this technique until it becomes a North American or specifically a Canadian standard of care. I suspect that what
Read moreHello, and welcome to the EMS Soapbox. This first posting will be an introduction. I will tell you a bit about who I am, why I am doing this, and what you can expect to find when you visit this site. Who am I? My name is Mike MacKenzie, an
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