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    Hypertonic saline dextran (HSD)

    One limitation of HSD is that it cannot be administered IO due to the tonicity.  Widespread use of the FAST 1 would still require the carrying of standard isotonic solutions. If anyone wants a CME a link to the HSD ROC study try: www.emsonline.net You can enter with a generic ID of BC01 and a...
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    Introducing ACP diploma into QL5 training

    Actually in my post I specified ALS procedure.  Bleeding control is not an advanced life support procedure, but I definitely concur with you.
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    Introducing ACP diploma into QL5 training

    I think the recent trend of incorporating more TCCC philosophy may help to rectify some of this.  The reality is that needle decompression is probably the single most useful prehospital ALS procedure used in trauma managment.
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    Introducing ACP diploma into QL5 training

    Most ACP courses in Canada vary between 1300-2000 hours.  This would probably entail extending the QL5 course by approximately a year in a best case scenario.  I don't believe the current fiscal and operational reality can support this concept.  The vast majority of the ACP skill set covers...
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    VPD Cruisers collide while respond to officer needs assistance call

    I saw the wreckage while I was at work, but well after the fact.  Looked pretty bad.  Sounds like everyone is doing reasonably okay fortunately.
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