Transmit C.L.E.A.R.ly When every word counts and clarity can make the difference between life and death It's 2:30 p.m. You're 80 kilometres from the nearest hospital, in a valley where cell service only reaches the ridge. ... Aug. 1, 2025 Instructor's blog
SIRIUSMEDx and SIFA Join Forces to Strengthen Occupational Health and Safety Services Across Québec and Canada PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Date : 2025-07-21 SAINTE-ADÈLE, July 21st, 2025 – SIRIUSMEDx , a Canadian leader in the delivery of medical services, wilderness first aid training, and occupationa... Jul. 17, 2025
Open Chest Wound: Four-Sided or Three-Sided Seal? “Are you still teaching the three-sided dressing?” This question was recently asked to one of our instructors during a training session for first responders in isolated regions. It highlighted the ong... Jul. 14, 2025 Instructor's blog
When Every Second Counts After recently writing about the use of tourniquets in crush injury scenarios, I felt it was important to return to the fundamentals: the primary use of the tourniquet as a tool for controlling life-t... May 8, 2025
Pelvic Binder in Remote Settings: Apply Early, Apply Correctly Introduction The pelvic binder is a simple, compact, and potentially life-saving stabilization tool in cases of unstable pelvic fractures. Previously limited to hospital settings or advanced medical t... Apr. 22, 2025
Optimizing the Management of Hypothermia: The Vapor Barrier and its Role in the SIRIUSMEDx "Burrito" Model Introduction Accidental hypothermia is a common medical emergency in cold or damp environments, requiring well-established protocols to minimize heat loss. Among recent advances, the vapor barrier sta... Dec. 8, 2024 Instructor's blog
Worker Health in Remote Environments: A Collective Challenge for a Safe Environment As a doctor specializing in the oversight of industrial sites in remote areas, I have observed over the past few years a deterioration in the health of the workers who work at these sites. This observ... Dec. 9, 2024
Occupational health and safety in remote areas: a different challenge Ce texte provient d'un site web externe, il est disponible uniquement en français. Date : 12novembre 2024 Dans un monde où les nouvelles générations prennent d’assaut le marché du travail, dans un env... Training Nov. 12, 2024
La santé et sécurité du travail en régions isolées : un défi différent Ce texte provient d'un site web externe, il est disponible uniquement en français. Date : 8 octobre 2024 Lorsqu'il est question de santé et sécurité au travail (SST), l'aspect « sécurité » est souvent... SST Oct. 8, 2024
Use of Tourniquet in Crush Injuries This text addresses the questions raised by instructors during a recent training session regarding the use of tourniquets to prevent crush syndrome, also known as prolonged compression syndrome, in th... Mar. 13, 2024 Instructor's blog
Managing poor air quality episodes in forested areas Safeguarding the health and safety of workers in forestry environments or outdoor sites exposed to second-hand smoke from forest fires is a paramount priority for project managers and organizations in... Jul. 12, 2023
Outdoor activities and smoke don't always mix Pratiquer des activités de plein air en toute sécurité pendant les épisodes de fumée due aux feux de forêt Lors des épisodes de fumée secondaire causée par les feux de forêt, il est essentiel de prend... Training Jul. 11, 2023
