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The Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario is proud to support the advancement of professionalization in paramedicine. We recognize that innovations in governance, oversight, and stewardship are essential to advancing the growing maturity and recognition of the paramedic profession. RPPEO is committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen the capacity, responsibility, and excellence of paramedic care in Ontario, and we are proud to collaborate with system partners in building a strong, accountable future for paramedics.

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Latest MedicNEWS

03 September 2026

MedicNEWS for September 2026

In this Issue

  • Tiny Patients, Big Decisions: Fall 2026 CME launches with a pediatric-focused programme, hands-on learning, and a live webinar featuring Dr. Sara-Pier Piscopo.
  • The ALS PCS Companion Document has been updated. Learn what's new and why this practical resource belongs in every paramedic's toolkit.
  • Dr. Michael Austin explores the Sacred Pause, a simple practice that honours patients, families, and clinicians following a death in care.
  • RPPEO is enhancing oversight of the 90-Day Patient Contact Standard. Find out what monthly reviews mean for certification and clinical recency.
  • Interested in shaping the next generation of paramedics? RPPEO is recruiting Certification Raters across Eastern Ontario.
  • How can real-world experience influence provincial medical directives? See how the Pediatric Analgesia Pilot is helping inform evidence-based discussions about pediatric pain management.
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Tachydysrhythmia

SVT and cocaine use

For a patient who has had significant cocaine use and presents with chest pain, SOB, and a regular narrow-complex tachycardia that appears to be SVT…
Cardiogenic Shock

Dopamine, ROSC, and runs of VT

Direction on managing rosc patients w/ hypotension secondary to flash pulmonary edema with runs of Vtach. Recently I had a patient who was hypotensiv…
Analgesia

Ibuprofen in trauma

I recently attended a call for a 21y/o male who suffered a deep laceration to the bicep. On arrival, there was approx. 100ml pool of blood from the i…
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RPPEO MedicASK 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 RPPEO. 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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