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I believe CF Medics are using Hypertonic saline (Dextran) in Afghanistan. If so how is this going? Do you see benefits that could be useful for civilian pre-hospital care? What kind of studies are being done if any to compare it's use to Normal Saline or Ringers Lactate? If not is sufficient...

I also have my name in for Civilian entry SAR-Tech. I was encouraged to do so by the Recruiter as I was handing in some paperwork for PLAR assesment for Med-Tech. Something I have alway's wanted to do and thought it would be a great thing to do after some time in as a Med-Tech but apparently...

I agree. You do an awesome job. We have possibly worked on the same calls a few times near Toronto. I also dont think we need a Frigate on the Lakes. All I meant was in rare circumstances where resources are overwhelmed could I see a Naval presence here. You know in T.O. anything is...

Hmmm I was still thinking about the Bagot treaty after reading it in this post as I scanned the thread on the LCS Littoral Combat Ship and saw a pictutre of it as a model in front of the Detroit skyline. Between Windsor and Detroit obviously. Just thought it was a strange coincidence..... ;D No...

I asked my eye Surgeon this exact question regarding Laser eye surgery and although he's not a CF Doc it was basically this. There are various types of laser eye surgery. Lasik creates a flap above the cornea at the top of the eye. A thin layer of eye tissue well say to keep in simple is cut...

True. Thats what we figured but it could be a wee bit more discreet. I mean it belts out the statements. Actually some systems have an earpiece for the compressor to use so only that person hears it. Probbably the best way to go.

Oh yes. We have actually been able to turn our voice prompts off and just use the visual graph. The Fire Dept.'s in our area have kept theres though. It can get quite comical at a most inappropriate time, and for whatever reason it's programed very loud.

It was found that CPR providers were over ventilating and under compressing. The focus is now very strong on Compressions for better overall circulation and "priming" the heart to facilitate Defibrillation. In the Civvy world where I work the emphasis is so strong on proper compressions that we...

If I may say, I think you guy's do an awesome job too. Glad your out there!!

Thanks MED TECH Big role to fill starting out with rank. How would a civilian medic be received coming in like that? I guess it depends on the individual. So would you start out with Privates pay or be paid to your rank as a Corporal?

What if under some circumstances you were granted QL3 after basic or something similar. As in my case, I'm a civilian Advanced Care Paramedic, 10 years in practice who may be given some standing. Would I start at the 2484 a month or a higher pay grade after basic or still be required to wait...