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Baby its Cold Outside Hypothermia and Cold Injury Training An awareness and educational program about hypothermia and cold injuries developed specifically for you, the professional Search and Rescue Responder! It's been created to provide the information necessary to properly handle subjects with cold injuries, including hypothermia. A free training resource for all first responders, use the link below to register:   https://bicorescue.com/

Pupil Assessment Pupil assessment is a vital sign that can assist with diagnosing or guiding treatment decisions particularly for patients with any change in level of responsiveness, confusion, neurological symptoms, or head injury. Terms used to describe the pupils Constricted: (smaller) The pupil should naturally get smaller (constrict) when exposed to light Dilated: (larger) The pupil should naturally get larger (dilate) when removed from light How to Assess To assess pupillary response you will simply need some light. This can be done without a flashlight by covering the patients eyes to shield them from the ambient light in the room and then...

FREE Red Cross First Aid App The official Canadian Red Cross First Aid app puts lifesaving advice in your hands. Simple, step-by-step instructions guide you through everyday first aid scenarios. Fully integrated with 911, so you can call EMS from the app at any time. Videos and animations to help you sharpen your first aid skills. Safety tips for everything from severe winter weather to hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes, to help you prepare for emergencies. Preloaded content means you have instant access to all safety information at any time, even without reception or an Internet connection. Interactive quizzes allow you...

Leaving a trip plan: As the weather warms many seek the outdoors for adventure. If you are heading out into the woods, mountains, rivers and on make sure someone knows where you have gone and when to expect you back. Check out the Adventure Smart program for some great resources on trip planning for your next adventure: https://www.adventuresmart.ca

Winter Vehicle Safety Kit and Travel Tips: FREE DOWNLOAD: Winter Vehicle Tips and Checklist 2023 Winter travel tips: Prevention Tips: Keep gas tank full whenever possible and refill at half tank is possible Check tire pressure and re-torque wheels when changing to winter tires Consider travel changes in extreme weather and avoid driving at night in stormy weather if possible Inform others of your travel plan and route and a likely arrival time, have a call/text check in plan Have a fully stocked vehicle safety kit and first aid kit (restock and check food, water, and batteries at least every...