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4.20 am. Time for a night shift pick me up. Deployed the universal biscuit openers on my winnings from the @MedicNow #Biscuits poll. Thanks guys, just the job 👍
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Replying to @mindbluelight @MedicNow
Check out @TASCharity For our family in green the only number you need 0800 1032 999. Currently LIBOR funded to study PTSD with Zeal solutions to produce a tailor made course of therapy for all ambo staff.
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#999family we're developing some info for #team999 on #PTSD & are looking for one person from each service - #police, #fire, #ambulance & #SAR - to share their experiences; can you help? E: [email protected] #ourbluelight
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44,000 people die every year in the UK from #Sepsis- 2,000 of them children. Asking a simple question can save a life #JustAsk #ShineALight
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Would you be understanding if we blocked you in or delayed you? Could we use you driveway or land if needed? If you vote YES please Retweet If you vote NO please Comment and let us know why, so we can avoid annoying you in the future #DoYouSupportUs #BlockMyDrive
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Sometimes it's really difficult to tell seizures and syncope apart... m.youtube.com/watch?v=DOHGXo… (Amazing video of med students making themselves faint)

Amazing syncope video! What happens when you faint

Syncope can cause myoclonic jerks, verbalizations, and eye movement...

youtube.com
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I forget to fill in the airway logs at the end of shift 😔
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No - should be a ladder, you may need to reach for a more advanced technique straight away - by using a ‘step wise’ approach you may miss your opportunity imho #MedChat
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Replying to @neilymack @MedicNow
Stepwise approach is correct, but in my humble opinion it needs to be in the opposite order for pt’s who have no airway self control. ET first, if that doesn’t work SGA/LMA etc, if that doesn’t work NP/OP #MedChat
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I’m going to get told off for my answer on this one... #MedChat
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A well designed randomised trial or two with patient focused outcomes #medchat
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We have @GNairambulance and @BASICSNW to assist but if it’s an airway problem then I would think you may have limited time before it becomes a bigger problem #MedChat
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Wow, so many factors to consider. Location of incident, location of nearest AP, location of HEMS Dr, is it at night (for HEMS availability) etc etc etc #MedChat
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I’ve asked for para back up, although not for airway on this occasion, and been told nearest is 56 mins away. #MedChat
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Obviously varies trust to trust, but I think the airway management tools we have are fine. Better access to training or keeping competences up is probably the biggest thing I would want to change. #MedChat
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How about bougies stored in an appropriate way rather than folded up into a bag? iGels over LMA’s would be good in my trust, decent training for ECA’s/Techs into how to assist. Then regular access for paramedics to practice their skills
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We should always be working to improve what we have, whether that is developing new tools or enhancing existing. If we didn’t then health care would never improve #progress #MedChat
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What options are available? #MedChat
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MedicNow@MedicNow15 Feb 2018
Airway management tonight on #MedChat. Should be a lively one. Share your knowledge at 8pm!
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New @ParamedicsUK #Podcast on the #CPDHub 'Changing Face of the Paramedic Profession – Diversity in Action' collegeofparamedics.co.uk/me…
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