george_nbbi

Never a medic, but have considered it. Was a fire fighter there for a couple of years. Got my PCP a couple of years ago, looking into my ACP soon not sure if ACP or Alberta or even Holland College. Used to work for The Costin clan, so you can imagine what that might have entailed.

I have the read the thread with interest. I noticed a ACP from NS weighed, I was glad to read that. I am a PCP trained in NB, with a few nice little things. I am similar to a EMT-I in the US. My NS brother is right, there are a lot of ACP's (EMT-P's) around that allow their partners ( PCP"s ICP's etc) to do things beyond their scope. Do I codone falsing information not really, would I want the best for my patient heck yes. I had an instructor wh once tried to perform an IV and could not get it. He then stated it was ok, because his PCP partner started most of the lines anyways. I am glad the one time that situation was put to me. I took a stand and said no, would I rant and rave about someone else, not sure. It is their license not mine, they do as they choose, I do as I chose. Interesting side not I once had a supervisor tell me that since my MFR (EMT- partner was trained and tested in the same protocols and procedures (they recently upgraded their skill level to include ALS), that in essence my partner could place an advanced airway if needed in a pinch. I still scratch my head at that one. Thank the heavens above the partner I worked with told me later, that under no circumstances that a EMT B or MFR would ever place that, simply because they don't have a clue as to the anatomy that I do etc. My 6 cents.

I'm no expert. You need a 12 lead, possbily 15. See a doctor. There is artifact, yes the QRS is tombstoned (my term) indicative of RBBB or LBBB, that is why you need to doctor and better strip. Any history of heart disease in your family?

Hey, Not working in NS, though I grew up there. Hey Slegdog. I notice your in Amherst. Lived there several years. Where did you go to school?