Recent content by magicman

Hi guys, we get a lot of these at our FD and I just got my medical first responder certification and will be attending these calls when they come up. just to clarify could someone give me a play by play of what we do when we arrive on scene. This is only to confirm and make sure I have all...

correct me if i am wrong one rescue breath every 5 seconds when do you stop and check for pulse every 60 seconds?

This thread may have already been done so if it has link me! In Nova Scotia there is no problem if you are a first responder to stop and provide assistance at a scene (if you are the first responder, not to join in at a scene that is already being worked on). I am wanting some kind of first...

Hey Piggy, Thats not really what I was looking for. More so what procedures I should have done when dealing with someone in that situation. As I read the forum I am starting to see that treating it just how I would a car accident or any other trauma situation. ABCs, SAMPLE, QRPST and all that.

Here is a scenario to further my learning as a first responder. A woman collapses/faints in front of you at a coffee shop You go to her aid and begin a primary survey. What does it mean if.. her pulse is high? low? breathing rate is high low? her skin is extremely cold and damp? I...

Hi guys, I am a medical first responder and volunteer fire fighter in nova scotia. I just recently got my medical first responder tag. the course didn't cover much about fainting/collapsing/stomach pains and all that kind of stuff. Put me in a situation where someone has been involved in...