Recent posts from the Paddling Planet
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EMS In The News – When the Medical Aid in Dying Cocktail Gets into the Wrong Hands
The article appears to discuss the complex medical case where two men, one a terminally ill patient using Medical Aid-in-Dying (MAID) and another who accidentally consumed the same lethal cocktail, were treated by emergency responders. It seems he older man intended to use the MAID medication under Colorado’s End-of-Life Options Act, which allows terminally ill…
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EMS Mental Health & Wellness – Responder Support Organizations
ResponderStrong is an organization dedicated to supporting the mental health and overall wellbeing of emergency responders, healthcare workers, and their families. Founded in 2016, it offers resources such as mental health curriculums, self-help tools, and crisis support specifically tailored for those in high-stress emergency response roles. Its mission is to create a supportive environment by…
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Vikøya og selsafari
Det har ikke vært så mange torsdagspadlinger i år, men da det ble sånn her fint vær litt tidligere i høst, var det bare å komme seg på havet. Det ble kort varsel og få deltakere, men du verden så fin tur det likevel ble! Her er vi såvidt startet turen, jeg måtte rett inn…
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El Camino De Santiago por la Vía de la Plata
Una de las muchas rutas del Camino, para llegar a Santiago, es la Vía de la Plata, desde Sevilla hasta la provincia de Zamora (Granja de Moreruela) y de ahí seguir el Camino Sanabrés. Para los que vivimos en Andalucía es la vía lógica, y ha sido nuestro recorrido en esta ocasión. Formato bikepacking y…
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EMS Mental Health & Wellness – Caring For Our Own
The article linked below by Dylan Shackelton, NRP, discusses the mental health struggles EMS Providers face due to the traumatic nature of their work and the pervasive culture of stoicism that discourages them from seeking help. Despite witnessing severe accidents, overdoses, and violence daily, EMS Providers often suppress their emotions to maintain a tough exterior. This reluctance…
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Un été pédestre
Lorsque l’une est encore privée de vélo (et de kayak), que l’autre a toujours son tendon d’Achille en souffrance, et que la canicule n’encourage pas à l’effort, pas simple de trouver une activité outdoor commune et adaptée !
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È stato un gran fine settimana! Sono stata invitata da un piccolo e motivato gruppo di kayaker di Chioggia, molto appassionato, preparato e motivato: i Pirati Sea Kayak Chioggia si stanno preparando per un corso di perfezionamento e hanno tutte le pagaie in regola per diventare ottime guide! Oltre all’eccellente ospitalità, mi hanno offerto uno…
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Saying Goodbye to Freedom: Garmin inReach Shifts Subscription Services
Today Garmin inReach Freedom plan subscribers received notification from Garmin that it is discontinuing the Freedom plans. With Freedom plans users would pay an annual $34.95 at sign up and then once a year. They could turn off their service and start it up whenever they liked without having to pay an activation fee. They…
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EMS In The News – New York Adopts NREMT As Recognized Pathway For Certification
New York has adopted the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) as an accepted pathway for EMS certification, making it the 50th state to do so. This change standardizes EMS certification processes in New York, aligning them with national standards and offering more career flexibility for EMS professionals. With over 6,200 Nationally Registered EMS clinicians in…
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Caribe: a New Kayak Design
Marcelo Rossi returns to the pages of PaddlingLight with a new kayak that he designed: A couple of years ago, a friend from the group of paddlers that we meet with on Saturdays told me that more and more new people are joining the group, so why don’t you design a kayak for beginners? It…
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Beredskapsveckan
Denna veckan är det beredskapsveckan. I år är temat ”Sätt igång”. Syftet med årets beredskapsvecka är som temat antyder att fler ska komma igång med beredskap innan det händer. Vilket såklart är hela grejen med beredskap att man ska ha beredskap innan även om det är lättare att vara efterklok. Beredskap innefattar hur mycket som…
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RECOGIDOS CASI 50 BIDONES DE GASOLINA Y 200 KILOS DE BAZURALEZA
Un total de 46 bidones de plástico con restos de gasolina de los petaqueros y 200 kilos de restos de basura de material diverso. Ese es el resultado de la limpieza que este fin de semana, concretamente el pasado sábado, llevaron a cabo por la playa de Las Avocetas, caño Vicario y Caño de Sancti…
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History of the Tsunami Rangers Sea Kayak Race – Part 8
Editor’s Note: This is the story of the 1995 race, written by Kent Barber who was introduced to the event by Tom Cromwell, a kayaker from Washington State who had raced before. This was Kent’s first time participating in the event, and he did it justice in his article, which appeared in Bay Currents, the…
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EMS In The News – New Laws Lift Restrictions On NY EMS Providers
The article linked below discusses two new laws in New York that expand the services EMS providers can offer. EMS providers can now bill Medicaid and insurance for treatments at a patient’s home without requiring hospital transport, and they can also transport patients to non-hospital facilities like urgent care centers. Another law permits EMS to…
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Tidigare i somras gick en riktigt skönhet i vattnet – en ny Kanotyawl
“God morgon Björn! På tisdag går hon i sjön. Allt det bästa och tack för en gyllene ritning Mvh John Eriksson” Yawlriggen kräver en rorkult som omsluter mesanmasten.
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Övernattar på Yttre Gården
Solen lyser från en klarblå himmel. Det är fredag eftermiddag och vindstilla. Härligt ljumma vindbyar sveper fram. Det är ovanligt varmt för att vara i mitten av september. Packar kajakerna för en övernattning. Hjälps åt att sjösätta. Styr ut över en stilla fjärd. Svalkar ansiktet med en näve havsvatten. Tar oss sakta igenom Gårdssund. Vi…
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EMS Medical Terminology – Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome is a condition characterized by a tear in the mucous membrane of the lower esophagus or upper stomach, typically caused by severe vomiting or retching. It is an example of an eponymous medical term. Mallory-Weiss Syndrome was first described in 1929 by George Kenneth Mallory and Soma Weiss, two American physicians at Boston City Hospital.…
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96 ZAPATOS PARA NAVEGAR
Repasamos las opciones de zapatos para kayakear. El calzado es un elemento importante antes, durante y después de una salida en kayak
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DIY Gravity Water Filter System Update
A few years ago, I wrote about using a Sawyer Squeeze as a DIY gravity filter. Simple modifications using CNOC Vecto bags reduced complexity but filter one less liter per fill. The post DIY Gravity Water Filter System Update appeared first on PaddlingLight.com. You can leave a comment by clicking here: DIY Gravity Water Filter…
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EMS Medical Terminology – Boerhaave Syndrome
Boerhaave Syndrome is a spontaneous rupture of the esophagus, typically caused by a sudden increase in intraesophageal pressure. Boerhaave Syndrome is named after the Dutch physician Herman Boerhaave (1668–1738), who first described the condition in 1724. He documented it after performing an autopsy on Baron Jan van Wassenaer, a Dutch admiral who died suddenly after…
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What to do with the canoe and kayak plans?
Over the last couple of years, I’ve been punting on a decision about the canoe and kayak plans. I haven’t been able to decide whether or not to remove them from my website. I’ve made the decision. The sales of these plans is leaving PaddlingLight. What I haven’t decided is, do I continue to sell…
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EMS Eponymous Condition – Mackler’s Triad
Mackler’s Triad is a clinical diagnostic tool associated with spontaneous esophageal rupture, also known as Boerhaave syndrome. It includes three key symptoms: Vomiting: Usually forceful and occurs before the rupture. Lower Chest Pain: Sudden onset after vomiting. Subcutaneous Emphysema: Air trapped under the skin, often detected around the neck or chest, creating a crackling sensation…
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History of the Tsunami Rangers Kayak Race – Part 7
Editor’s Note: This article about the 1994 race was written by Paul McHugh, a frequent competitor in the Tsunami event. Here’s his bio: Paul McHugh has been a paddlin’ fool for nearly five decades now, and counting. He’s also been an outdoor sports/environment/resource/adventure journalist for about that long, 22 years of it as a feature writer/editor…
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LIMPIEZA DE BAZURALEZA EN LA PLAYA DE LAS AVOCETAS
LUGAR: RAMPA DE HORMIGÓN de la Magdalena San Fernando. (limpieza de muros de la escollera del Caño de Santipetri)INSCRIPCIÓN Y MAS INFORMACIÓN: 661652545 Whatsaap)Actividad gratuita , los menores deberán estar acompañados de un adulto en todo momento. Se necesit dar dni y nombre y apellidos, los menores de 14 años datos del tutor si no vienen acompañándolos.OBJETIVO…