Happy #ParamedicServicesWeek! This year, our SWORBHP Medical Directors wanted to celebrate by answering a "Reel Time" Ask MAC Question every day. Today's Ask MAC Question looks at controlled substances being brought into the PCP scope of practice. youtu.be/PFRxQF1914g

Our second #paramedicservicesweek "Reel Time" Ask MAC video features Dr. Lauren Valdis! Today's question looks at PEA being considered a sign of life, and reasons why a BHP might not grant a trauma TOR. youtu.be/OqbBYfkJEM0?si…

Our third #ParamedicServicesWeek "Reel Time" Ask MAC video features Dr. Paul Bradford! Today's question looks at completing more than 3 analyses during extrications of patients with cardiac arrest that take longer than expected. youtu.be/kENzi5FrkpM

Our fourth #ParamedicServicesWeek Reel Time Ask MAC video features Dr. Sunil Mehta! Today we look at why the condition of inability to adequately ventilate is in the opioid toxicity directive and if you should administer naloxone to ALL opioid overdoses. youtu.be/IvlJOHYVj8A?si…

Our final #ParamedicServicesWeek "Reel Time" Ask MAC video features Dr. Sean Doran! Today's question looks at if you can consider a fluid bolus if the patient becomes hypotensive, even though they have crackles in their lung fields on auscultation. youtube.com/watch?v=B1D1x8…

The latest of our #SWORBHPTips is here! This week, we bring you the fifth part of our Cardiac Ischemia SWORBHP Tip series. In Part 5, we review the importance of applying defib pads to patients with STEMI.

The final tip from our #SWORBHPTips Cardiac Ischemia series is here! In Part 6, we review the use of Nitro (specifically dosing) in STEMI vs non-STEMI ECGs.

This week, #sworbhptips reviews ETCO2 monitoring. We are specifically reviewing ETCO2 and CPR as well as using ETCO2 to evaluate the effectiveness of chest compressions. For more tips like this, visit us at sworbhp.ca

This week, #sworbhptips reviews the "Rolling TOR". We will be looking at what a Rolling TOR is, why it would be used, and how you would go about obtaining one as well as the next steps. For more tips like this, visit us at sworbhp.ca

This week on #sworbhptips we are starting our new series on ECG Rhythms and Paramedic Treatment. Today's post looks at the definition & physiology of Ventricular Tachycardia. For more tips like this, visit our website: sworbhp.ca

The Paramedic Portal of Ontario and IQEMS will be undergoing a scheduled downtime on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:00 PM until Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:00 AM. This includes the ability to self-report. Paramedics can self-report using our toll-free number which is 1-888-997-6718.

The Ontario Base Hospital Group Education Subcommittee is working to develop upcoming educational materials for all Paramedics across Ontario. Please provide your insights by completing the following survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

This week on #sworbhptips, we present part 2 of our new series on ECG Rhythms and Paramedic Treatment. Today's post looks at the different types of Ventricular Tachycardia​. For more tips like this, visit our website: sworbhp.ca

We're Hiring! We are currently looking for a Quality & Patient Safety Consultant – Prehospital Medicine. If you, or someone you know, would be a good fit for the role then we encourage you to use the link below to apply today! careers.lhsc.on.ca/psp/LHCGWPRD/E…

This week on #sworbhptips, we present part 3 of our new series on ECG Rhythms and Paramedic Treatment. Today's post looks at what causes Ventricular Tachycardia​. For more tips like this, visit our website: sworbhp.ca

Today, #sworbhptips looks at dispensing medication in the SWORBHP region. ​Stay tuned for more tips on Naloxone dispensing and administration of a medication to patients who say they do not want to go to hospital. For more tips, please visit our website: sworbhp.ca

SWORBHP is looking for feedback on centralized BHP patching within our region. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take some time out of your day to fill in the survey found at the link below: redcap.lhsc.on.ca/surveys/?s=4FJ… Thank you

This week, on SWORBHP #highlights, we are looking at a previous Ask MAC question that reviewed TORs in opioid overdose cardiac arrests. sworbhp.ca/sworbhp-ask-ma…

Our second Ask MAC highlight looks at a a question about providing further ALS PCS care to a patient who has already received care outside of the 911 system. Follow us for more Ask MAC Highlights!

Today, our Ask MAC #highlight looks at whether or not there is any pharmacological benefit to administering dexamethasone PO vs IV/IM. Follow us for more, or visit our website to view our collection of Ask MAC questions like this one.