Matthew Harris, ACP, RN
@medicmatt17512.bsky.social
Advanced Care Paramedic, RN, Dad, Husband, Nerd, ADHD, GBM widower, proud union member.
Oh look, Canadian cops are starting to fall for the same hysteria as American ones. 🙄
www.cp24.com/local/durham...
www.cp24.com/local/durham...
Police officer east of Toronto hospitalized after fentanyl exposure
For the second time in less than a week, a police officer in the Greater Toronto Area was hospitalized after they were exposed to fentanyl while arresting a suspect.
www.cp24.com
December 23, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Oh look, Canadian cops are starting to fall for the same hysteria as American ones. 🙄
www.cp24.com/local/durham...
www.cp24.com/local/durham...
Reposted by Matthew Harris, ACP, RN
Don’t sleep with people who won’t yield to ambulances and fire trucks that have their lights and sirens on.
December 10, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Don’t sleep with people who won’t yield to ambulances and fire trucks that have their lights and sirens on.
Reposted by Matthew Harris, ACP, RN
“the monthly cost of social housing is $613. This is starkly lower than $2,100 for a shelter bed, $4,300 for a correctional facility bed, $13,500 for a hospital bed. Housing people is not only a moral imperative but also an economically sound decision.” Kathy Moreland RN #onpoli
December 9, 2024 at 12:15 AM
“the monthly cost of social housing is $613. This is starkly lower than $2,100 for a shelter bed, $4,300 for a correctional facility bed, $13,500 for a hospital bed. Housing people is not only a moral imperative but also an economically sound decision.” Kathy Moreland RN #onpoli
I actually like bagpipe music.
My partner trying to teach my other partner (have a learner with me today) how to play the chanter at the station today is... an ordeal.
90 mins to go in this shift. #Lucky13
My partner trying to teach my other partner (have a learner with me today) how to play the chanter at the station today is... an ordeal.
90 mins to go in this shift. #Lucky13
a man playing a bagpipe in front of a sign that says aux buttes chaud
ALT: a man playing a bagpipe in front of a sign that says aux buttes chaud
media.tenor.com
December 8, 2024 at 10:23 PM
I actually like bagpipe music.
My partner trying to teach my other partner (have a learner with me today) how to play the chanter at the station today is... an ordeal.
90 mins to go in this shift. #Lucky13
My partner trying to teach my other partner (have a learner with me today) how to play the chanter at the station today is... an ordeal.
90 mins to go in this shift. #Lucky13
My (much) better half received an RCAF Commander’s Commendation today for her work with CMERT.
Extremely proud husband over here.
Extremely proud husband over here.
November 30, 2024 at 1:25 AM
My (much) better half received an RCAF Commander’s Commendation today for her work with CMERT.
Extremely proud husband over here.
Extremely proud husband over here.
So I’m teaching substance use disorder to my paramedic pharmacology class in a couple of weeks. This is my chance to mythbust & talk #HarmReduction.
If there was one book, article, podcast, video, etc that you would want a group of new ACPs to see what would it be?
If there was one book, article, podcast, video, etc that you would want a group of new ACPs to see what would it be?
November 15, 2024 at 2:48 PM
So I’m teaching substance use disorder to my paramedic pharmacology class in a couple of weeks. This is my chance to mythbust & talk #HarmReduction.
If there was one book, article, podcast, video, etc that you would want a group of new ACPs to see what would it be?
If there was one book, article, podcast, video, etc that you would want a group of new ACPs to see what would it be?
For a few years now the service has distributed Valentine’s Day cards made by local school kids to each paramedic. They’re adorable and I love them!
Great start to my night shift.
Great start to my night shift.
February 15, 2024 at 3:16 AM
For a few years now the service has distributed Valentine’s Day cards made by local school kids to each paramedic. They’re adorable and I love them!
Great start to my night shift.
Great start to my night shift.
Tonight I met a lady who worked ambulance (out of the funeral home) in the community I now serve back in the early 60’s. Her service was the first in the area to have units equipped with radios.
Quite possibly the first woman to work in prehospital care in this area
Quite possibly the first woman to work in prehospital care in this area
February 15, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Tonight I met a lady who worked ambulance (out of the funeral home) in the community I now serve back in the early 60’s. Her service was the first in the area to have units equipped with radios.
Quite possibly the first woman to work in prehospital care in this area
Quite possibly the first woman to work in prehospital care in this area
Ready for our traditional Boxing Day rocket launch.
December 19, 2023 at 5:13 PM
Ready for our traditional Boxing Day rocket launch.
Among the many fun things about having such a common name, is that I get Academia.edu e-mails that let me fantasize about a far more interesting & eclectic academic life.
Just one academically dishonest (-ish?) click away... sigh.
Just one academically dishonest (-ish?) click away... sigh.
December 14, 2023 at 12:57 AM
Among the many fun things about having such a common name, is that I get Academia.edu e-mails that let me fantasize about a far more interesting & eclectic academic life.
Just one academically dishonest (-ish?) click away... sigh.
Just one academically dishonest (-ish?) click away... sigh.
It is so hard to argue with any real conviction when an unhoused pt wants to leave AMA b/c if they don’t someone will steal their stuff.
Nothing I tell them about why they should stay & be assessed is going to beat that.
Nothing I tell them about why they should stay & be assessed is going to beat that.
November 20, 2023 at 11:03 PM
It is so hard to argue with any real conviction when an unhoused pt wants to leave AMA b/c if they don’t someone will steal their stuff.
Nothing I tell them about why they should stay & be assessed is going to beat that.
Nothing I tell them about why they should stay & be assessed is going to beat that.
@ryanmarino.bsky.social recently at work, crew called for an unconscious pt. Updated by PD probable OD w/ needles & powder on scene.
But rather than a hazmat response, PD gave the pt #naloxone & restored the pt's breathing.
I guess 🇨🇦cops have anti-fentanyl superpowers or something?
But rather than a hazmat response, PD gave the pt #naloxone & restored the pt's breathing.
I guess 🇨🇦cops have anti-fentanyl superpowers or something?
October 18, 2023 at 6:04 PM
@ryanmarino.bsky.social recently at work, crew called for an unconscious pt. Updated by PD probable OD w/ needles & powder on scene.
But rather than a hazmat response, PD gave the pt #naloxone & restored the pt's breathing.
I guess 🇨🇦cops have anti-fentanyl superpowers or something?
But rather than a hazmat response, PD gave the pt #naloxone & restored the pt's breathing.
I guess 🇨🇦cops have anti-fentanyl superpowers or something?
My partner had to go home sick mid shift. So the student & I are first response tonight. Typically means we’re in for a slow night here at 13.
Going to introduce him to a classic movie. For educational purposes of course.
Going to introduce him to a classic movie. For educational purposes of course.
October 17, 2023 at 2:37 AM
My partner had to go home sick mid shift. So the student & I are first response tonight. Typically means we’re in for a slow night here at 13.
Going to introduce him to a classic movie. For educational purposes of course.
Going to introduce him to a classic movie. For educational purposes of course.
We had a nice little Saturday at St 13. Our new student Ethan’s second day and my partner Jenn is making biscuits in the toaster oven along with 🥓 & 🍳.
October 14, 2023 at 9:51 PM
We had a nice little Saturday at St 13. Our new student Ethan’s second day and my partner Jenn is making biscuits in the toaster oven along with 🥓 & 🍳.
This is so cool! The Barrie Public Library has a book vending machine at the community centre. Checked out a book while waiting for C to change after swimming.
October 12, 2023 at 11:45 PM
This is so cool! The Barrie Public Library has a book vending machine at the community centre. Checked out a book while waiting for C to change after swimming.
My little cabinet of stuff in our home office is coming along nicely.
October 12, 2023 at 4:03 PM
My little cabinet of stuff in our home office is coming along nicely.
I'm troubled by how increasingly relatable I find Larry David.
October 5, 2023 at 3:18 AM
I'm troubled by how increasingly relatable I find Larry David.
My 11y/o just came up with 2 solid jokes:
“Do you know why dinosaurs don’t eat fish? Because they’re extinct.”
“Did you know frogs can jump higher than the Eiffel Tower? The Eiffel Tower can’t jump.”
“Do you know why dinosaurs don’t eat fish? Because they’re extinct.”
“Did you know frogs can jump higher than the Eiffel Tower? The Eiffel Tower can’t jump.”
October 3, 2023 at 2:09 AM
My 11y/o just came up with 2 solid jokes:
“Do you know why dinosaurs don’t eat fish? Because they’re extinct.”
“Did you know frogs can jump higher than the Eiffel Tower? The Eiffel Tower can’t jump.”
“Do you know why dinosaurs don’t eat fish? Because they’re extinct.”
“Did you know frogs can jump higher than the Eiffel Tower? The Eiffel Tower can’t jump.”
Canadian good deed for the day.
Directed an American couple towards Ms Vicki’s spicy ketchup chip and Hawkins Cheezies. (Their daughter wanted some 🇨🇦 chip flavours.)
Directed an American couple towards Ms Vicki’s spicy ketchup chip and Hawkins Cheezies. (Their daughter wanted some 🇨🇦 chip flavours.)
October 3, 2023 at 1:09 AM
Canadian good deed for the day.
Directed an American couple towards Ms Vicki’s spicy ketchup chip and Hawkins Cheezies. (Their daughter wanted some 🇨🇦 chip flavours.)
Directed an American couple towards Ms Vicki’s spicy ketchup chip and Hawkins Cheezies. (Their daughter wanted some 🇨🇦 chip flavours.)
There is NOTHING on tv so I’m watching “Chicago Fire” to exercise my eye muscles 🙄.
Current plot: Investigation into 4 missing vials of toradol.
“Probably taken by some junkie.” 🙄
Does that PWUD have some renal colic? Maybe some real bad knee pain?
Current plot: Investigation into 4 missing vials of toradol.
“Probably taken by some junkie.” 🙄
Does that PWUD have some renal colic? Maybe some real bad knee pain?
October 2, 2023 at 11:18 PM
There is NOTHING on tv so I’m watching “Chicago Fire” to exercise my eye muscles 🙄.
Current plot: Investigation into 4 missing vials of toradol.
“Probably taken by some junkie.” 🙄
Does that PWUD have some renal colic? Maybe some real bad knee pain?
Current plot: Investigation into 4 missing vials of toradol.
“Probably taken by some junkie.” 🙄
Does that PWUD have some renal colic? Maybe some real bad knee pain?
Train 1 of 3 this AM as I head to the CACOparamedic conference in Windsor this week.
October 2, 2023 at 11:59 AM
Train 1 of 3 this AM as I head to the CACOparamedic conference in Windsor this week.
There are lots of great reasons to order from @clairezagorski.bsky.social’s Etsy shop. Extra goodies are one them.
September 27, 2023 at 8:37 PM
There are lots of great reasons to order from @clairezagorski.bsky.social’s Etsy shop. Extra goodies are one them.
Today at St 13 we started the morning with a bird stuck in the bay. Left a rear door open in hopes it would figure it out.
There are now TWO birds in the bay.
Updates to follow.
#MyParamedicDay
There are now TWO birds in the bay.
Updates to follow.
#MyParamedicDay
September 26, 2023 at 2:49 PM
Today at St 13 we started the morning with a bird stuck in the bay. Left a rear door open in hopes it would figure it out.
There are now TWO birds in the bay.
Updates to follow.
#MyParamedicDay
There are now TWO birds in the bay.
Updates to follow.
#MyParamedicDay
What’s your sign?
September 13, 2023 at 3:33 AM
What’s your sign?
Had a really satisfying day at work today. Picked up an OT shift, had a great partner I hadn’t worked with before. Ran into some great medics I hadn’t seen in yrs. Some interesting pt presentations, some ALS interventions & gave out 2 take home naloxone kits. #MyParamedicDay
September 13, 2023 at 3:26 AM
Had a really satisfying day at work today. Picked up an OT shift, had a great partner I hadn’t worked with before. Ran into some great medics I hadn’t seen in yrs. Some interesting pt presentations, some ALS interventions & gave out 2 take home naloxone kits. #MyParamedicDay