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Introducing: Tip of the Month

Introducing our newest initiative – the ‘Tip of the Month’ feature on the Northwest Region Prehospital Care Program’s Learning Management System. Activate the QR code below for monthly insights, valuable tips, and expert guidance to enhance your prehospital care skills. Elevate your learning experience with our curated tips designed to empower and inform. Let the journey to continuous improvement begin!

Tip of the month

01 April 2024

April Tip of the Month - Vector Change

Vector Change - Refractory VF/Pulseless VT

At any point a patient has had three (3) consecutive defibrillations, paramedics shall consider a vector change prior to the next defibrillation. If the first set of pads applied are placed in the anterior/lateral position, the second set of pads shall be placed in the anterior/posterior position.  Note: the first set of pads may remain in place but need to be disconnected from the monitor.  Once the second set of pads are applied in the anterior/posterior position, ensure that you connect them to the defibrillator. 

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01 March 2024

March Tip of the Month

Positive Pressure Ventilation

Any patient that needs respiratory support with positive pressure ventilation (PPV) requires the use of a bag valve mask (BVM). In order to ensure this intervention is successful, NWRPCP recommends the following steps: 

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