DJ

I had surgery a couple of years ago - rotator cuff repair. When I came to I felt like a loser and I had wasted health care dollars. Those thoughts weren't in my mind when I was put under, so I can only assume that this was said during the surgery. It took me awhile to shake those feelings - I may have been finally pain free, but depression set in during the recovery period. Since then, I have been very careful on what I've said when treating an unconscious patient. DJ

Can you get your dispatch centre involved? You can prep the kids on what questions would be asked if they had to call 911. Also, having dispatch page you can be interesting from a spectator's point of view. If your service has colouring books, stickers etc. they are good for handouts. I've got to do a demo for the local sparks/brownie group - but mine is easy, I already know they want to see the trauma doll (bob) bleed big time. DJ

Here in British Columbia it's $54.00 for the first 50 kilometers and .50 per after. No charge for anything we use during the call. However, if you a non-resident the cost is much higher. Regards, DJ