Recent posts from the Paddling Planet
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Ett par nya Frej från sommaren som gått
I början av sommaren sjösattes Gerald Schlemmers nya Frej, med pompa och ståt – ett imponerande hantverk: “Hi Björn, we had the boat christening last Friday. We are very proud of the successful Frej kayak according to your plans. We have a very simple appealing deck layout designed. Data: L = 515, W = 54,5, Weight…
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Norrsken hemomkring
Igårkväll var full aktivitet i norrskensgrupper och norrskensappar. För en gångs skull inte så sent så vi tog oss upp till båtviken i Västersjön. Riktigt fint. Syntes utan mobilen men såklart bäst efter en filtrering genom skärmen. Finfint. Återigen gött att det finns platser utan så mycket ljusföroreningar. Tyvärr någon som satt upp batterilampor på…
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EMS Essentials – Effective Teamwork Skills
In the prehospital setting, effective teamwork is critical for the success of emergency medical services (EMS) operations. EMS Providers must be able to work seamlessly together under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions. Here are some key elements of effective teamwork: 1. Clear Communication Closed-Loop Communication: When one team member gives a direction or request, the recipient should…
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EMS Celebration – Honoring the Heroes of 9/11
On September 11, 2001, the world witnessed unparalleled courage and sacrifice as hundreds of brave EMS providers, first responders, and firefighters raced into the heart of danger to save lives. These selfless individuals ran toward the very chaos that others fled, driven by a call to serve, protect, and heal. In doing so, many paid…
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EMS Equipment – Murphy’s Endotracheal Tube
For EMS providers, understanding the Murphy Endotracheal Tube and its key feature, the “Murphy Eye,” is essential for ensuring patient safety during airway management. The Murphy eye serves as a critical safety mechanism that prevents complete airway obstruction if the main distal opening of the tube becomes blocked. Recognizing this feature and the overall design…
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Reporting Days
It’s usually around this time of year that I am engaged in writing reports and preparing presentations for granting organizations and donors that have helped make Ikkatsu Project programs possible during this cycle. There’s a lot of keyboard grunt work associated with the process but it also puts some perspective on the year, and that…
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History of the Tsunami Rangers Sea Kayak Race – Part 6
Editor’s note: This is the second article in our Race Series this month. It’s about the 1993 Viking’s Day race. It was published in Bay Currents, the BASK (Bay Area Sea Kayakers) newsletter. We didn’t have a select batch of photos from this particular race so we’ve inserted representative photos from other 90’s races for…
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Augusti 2024
Ännu en sommarmånad som drog förbi. Fick besökt flera fina platser för odlingsinspiration. Förutom mycket tid på och kring Holma var vi förbi Drejares kreativa och otroligt mysiga plats när det var öppna trädgårdar. Jag var på besök på Sambruket utanför Sösdala. Även ett besök på en grym plats med kuperad tomt med dammar med…
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EMS Medical Terminology – Sellick’s Maneuver
EMS providers should be familiar with the Sellick Maneuver, also known as cricoid pressure, as a technique designed to reduce the risk of regurgitation and aspiration during endotracheal intubation, particularly in patients who are not fasting or at high risk of vomiting. It is an example of an eponymous medical terminology. It was first described…