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MedicASK

Welcome to MedicASK. This section of the CEPCP website provides paramedics the opportunity to ask questions to our Medical Directors regarding ALS PCS medical directives or other related patient care opportunities.

All questions will be reviewed and answered by staff within the CEPCP. Please browse through our questions and answers, as well as the latest ALS or BLS Patient Care Standards or Companion Document for the Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards.

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PICC line

Question #3
Are PICC lines considered central access lines and as an ACP can we only access them with the medications approved for CVAD administration and if they are in a pre-arrest or in cardiac arrest state (CVAD directive)?
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Can Fire Dept. AED be used for dual sequential defib?

Question #9
Hi there, I'm a second year Fleming College paramedic student, Could you confirm that in dual sequential defibrillation, if no other paramedic monitor (Lifepak or Zoll) is available, an AED that the local fire department has on scene can be used? Have fire departments in Kawartha, Peterborough and Haliburton agreed and been informed?
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