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http://www.tema.ca/lib/EMS%20Students.pdf Breaks down all the topics really nicely for all the to be's kinda like me =) maybe this will help or prepare you.

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/FASTATS/lcod.htm Here is some random info on the leading causes of death.

Hi all, what did you feel when you first lost a pt en route to hospital? & when you first went to a morgue? I experienced it all last night and it got me thinking, will it effect me to the point I lose sleep next time. Will I be able to carry on working, push threw or will I break. It's...

Hey guys a wannab here, I'm pretty keen an have my heart set on becoming a paramedic in South Africa rite. I volly on an off with a small company an the issue has arised a few times now. I am worried a bout personal safety, mainly contracting hiv/aids or any of the hepatitis's. Since SA is...

Hello all. Basically asking you guys why you think lights & sirens do or don't work,read a few posts where people think they are useless, others don't. Do you feel they are just and added danger to your ambo and the cars around you while responding? Should they only be used as a...

Hi all, Last night was observing on an ambo and after a call I was helping clean the bus. While trying to pick up a piece of paper and didn't realize there was a sharp inside it,until I pocked my self, it fell out of the 1 pouch. It was unused but on the floor. the cover was kind of broken...

Hi all, If you wouldn't mind giving me a quick summery to the point of where in the world you live and work. Qualifications, subjects, experience, age, ups and downs, pay scales, any thing that would help me learn more about your country & ems. I'm currently in school in South Africa...

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news24 Source Link: Clicky From bbc. Source Link: Clicky A blog of a paramedic The question is - " What did you do for New Years?" and I'd like to hear what you got up up to, and to find out if anyone did anything as Crazy as I did... MY NEW YEARS For the past few years I have been a...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdJ6W2ezhes Would you ever do this or feel like doing this on scene?

I have been going to gym for about 4 months ive noticed eating healthy is some times cheaper and obviously helthy way to live. I know some foods are hard to prepare quickly, you can make food the night before. Snacks are simple, fruits, nuts & salads Main meals grilled chicken baked...

Hey guys are any of you scared or worried about getting stabbed by a needle or scalpel that has been used on an aids, hip A, B, C, or any other infection found on patients. Or been near a parson with an air born virus. Or having a cut on Ur hand, upper arm etc. Personal protection can only...

How do you become a medic in the Brittish & American armed forces? What courses and how long are they?

Howzit guys, if any Canadian paramedic that konws the system well could give me some advice please. I live in South Africa and want to work abroad for a while. Could any one give info on training if your a international student and the salary to living needs & costs ( course costs). Thanks