Ryan Runciman (first year PA student) shares his experience in critical care paramedicine.
What LP did you do? Critical Care Paramedicine, Toronto Ornge Air Base How did you go about contacting and arranging the LP? I contacted the Professional Standards office of Ornge regarding my interest in completing an observational placement. I was emailed several documents that had to be completed and returned prior to arranging any dates. What did you learn from the LP? I think the greatest takeaway I got from my time spent with Ornge is the importance of remaining calm and methodical in your approach no matter the circumstances, even in trauma situations. Clear and concise communication is important no matter what medical situation you are in, but even in times of high stress and when time is critical it is important to rely on your training and carry out a methodical approach to whatever issue(s) may be at hand. What do you wish you had known beforehand to help in your LP? It would have been nice to know more about common medications used in paramedicine, whether it be for pain control, sedation, or maintenance of blood pressure. How has this experience helped you clinically, in class and/or in career decision-making? After getting to observe the management of a trauma, I hope to complete a clerkship rotation in an emergency department whereby I can have exposure to trauma cases as well. I enjoyed observing the teamwork amongst the trauma team (physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, etc.), and I was impressed by how well they remained methodical and how much they stressed proper communication among care providers. It is an environment I hope to get some exposure in since I believe it will help my learning not only of medical cases, but also with communication skills. Comments are closed.
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