Empowering people with life threatening food allergies. Healthline just published an infographic detailing the effects of anaphylaxis on the body. Check out a very useful guide. With food allergies on the rise, schools grapple with how to keep students safe.

Chest Compressions Alone Best With CPR. Two new studies, appearing in the July 29 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Experts hope that by simplifying the procedure and removing the mouth-to-mouth contact that more bystanders might be willing to attempt CPR.

On the Clock is a semi-autobiographical fiction written by a 19 year old EMT from the great state of Virginia. It seems to be the thing to do in medblogs nowadays! Oh GOD just go.

Sunday, September 13, 2009. My hospital has blocked me from accessing blogspot at work! I can understand facebook but blocking my ability to vent about how ridiculous the new policies and administrations decisions are in just going too far! I am sure this is a violation of some right I have. hmmm now if only I could remember which union I work for. Saturday, September 12, 2009. Apparently it is not appropriate to .

Journal entries for a former Canadian Student Respiratory Therapist. Saturday, September 04, 2010. Looking for an IT job. On Wednesday night, I made the mistake of taking a close look at my finances. I think I know what a full blown panic attack feels like now. I was starting to think that I might have to start looking for really crappy entry level IT positions.

Today - MY First Day of Summer. This is an older picture for sure. Boy time sure does fly by. My first day of summer is today. This is because today is the first day that I actually floated on the raft and frolicked and exercised in the pool. Now it feels like summer. I have a LOT on my min.

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