Ambudoctor with @NIAS999, @BASICS_HQ and @MCUImedics Tweeting as an individual but mostly work-related
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Fantastic to see Dr David McManus receive the prestigious Laerdal Award as international recognition of his contribution to prehospital emergency medicine /1
reflecting his work as a volunteer #basics_HQ doctor, becoming the first ever medical director of #NIAS999 , his pivotal role in establishing the HEMS service in Northern Ireland, and his current role as Medical Director for the FIM governing body for motorcycle racing worldwide
Taking a couple of days off to attend the @BASICS_HQ annual conference; great opportunity to explore developments in #PHEM while catching up with many old friends
A heads up on the Major Trauma Surgery Symposium in Belfast on 26th September. Key themes are resuscitation, damage control and haemorrhage management - of particular interest to surgical, emergency medicine and interventional radiology colleagues. Free registration by email
Nigel Ruddell retweeted
The Health Minister thanked @NIFRSOFFICIAL and @NIAS999 crews for their work during violence and disorder in recent days.
Minister Nesbitt also said international HSC colleagues are "deeply welcome" and the system would collapse without them.
🔗 health-ni.gov.uk/news/health…
ALT A graphic showing a picture of Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with text beside it. The text reads: “I want to pay tribute to our brave firefighters and ambulance crews. “Time and time again, I am humbled by the way they step up to serve their communities, even where, as was sadly the case the past couple of nights, this puts them in harm’s way.”
Nigel Ruddell retweeted
🚑 Boost Your Pre‑Hospital Care Skills in 2026
We’re excited to offer a wide range of pre‑hospital care training courses designed for clinicians, volunteers, and emergency responders. Delivered by the British Association for Immediate Care, our courses provide hands‑on learning, recognised standards, and real‑world scenario training.
💡 Courses now open:
🩺 PHEC — 3 days of adult pre‑hospital care, endorsed by @RCSEd + aligns with Green Guide (SGSA) for UK sports stadia cover.
👶 Paediatric PHEC — 1 day of focused paediatric pre‑hospital care.
💉 PHEA Assist — 1‑day training for the pre‑hospital emergency anaesthesia assist role.
🚑 Immediate Care Course (ICC) — immersive 5‑day adult + paediatric pre‑hospital care, incl. PHEA Assist.
🚨 Emergency Care Course — for non‑registered professionals delivering frontline emergency care.
🩺 Refresher PHEC — 2‑day update for those who completed PHEC >3 years ago.
If you're looking to advance your emergency care skills, our evidence‑based training is delivered by highly experienced multi‑disciplinary instructors.
❗ Bespoke on‑site courses available on request ❗
👉 Learn more + book: basics.org.uk/ourcourses/
#PreHospitalCare #EmergencyMedicine #CPD #HealthcareTraining #BASICS_HQ #EventMedicine #CriticalCare #Paramedic #Anaesthesia #PHEC #ImmediateCare #CFR #EMT #Doctor #Paediatrics #GreenGuide #SGSA
Heartening to see how the latest @ResusCouncilUK guidelines highlight the key role Ambulance Dispatch staff play in the chain of survival for patients in cardiac arrest, reflecting the incredible job that EMDs in @NIAS999 and other services do in improving patient outcomes
If like me you’ve come across this photo on the web, stop and think that the major UK trauma audit tool only looked at hospital patients and excluded prehospital deaths; we need to think hard about evidencing survival to hospital for stabbing/trauma victims #BASICS2025
Fascinating update on potential simple prehospital bloodtest to help inform “local for lysis” -v- “direct to thrombectomy centre” decision for patients presenting with acute stroke symptoms; particularly relevant to the NI context of one regional thrombectomy centre #BASICS2025
A huge gratitude to @RodMack2 for selflessly sharing his own experiences of the impact of dealing with severe trauma over and over again. Pre-hospital care depends so much on #peoplewhatgiveadamn, and we need to look out for them and look after them #BASICS2025
The CQC in England has a remit to oversee private ambulance providers and will potentially expand this to look more at sporting and private event cover; significant implications for those involved but no such oversight in Northern Ireland to date #BASICS2025
Non-compressible haemorrhage: Reducing mortality needs meaningful intervention realistically within the first 20-30 minutes…what options other than pelvic binder, TXA and diesel are UK services using? #BASICS2025
Entonox is 300x more harmful than CO2 in terms of greenhouse gas effect, and accounts for up to 10% of ambulance service emissions impact…do we really have a handle on this? A pause for thought at #BASICS2025
Nigel Ruddell retweeted
Early CPR and early defibrillation can make the difference between life and death. That is why NIAS has installed publicly accessible defibrillators near to each of our stations which are located in the heart of the communities we serve. @healthdpt @BHFNI
Nigel Ruddell retweeted
🚨 Speaker Reveal! 🚨
Get a sneak peek at just a few of the incredible speakers joining us at the Pre-Hospital Care Conference 2025!
🗓️ 9–10 October 2025
📍 Sketchley Grange Hotel, Hinckley
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by leaders in pre-hospital care.
🔗 Full details & tickets: basics.org.uk/conference2025…
@NigelRuddell @RodMack2 @LeechCaroline @DrPaulOnion @alex_diffley
#BASICS_HQ #BASICS2025 #PreHospitalCare #BASICSConference #CriticalCare #ImmediateCare #MedicalConference #PHEM #FirstResponders #CollegeofParamedics #Paramedics #Doctors #Nursing #GP #CFR #EMT #EventMedic #EventMedicine #EmergencyMedicine
Nigel Ruddell retweeted
Closing date is 27 June 2025 at 6pm:
🔹 HCPC Registered Paramedic, Band 6
🔗 Apply online at: jobs.hscni.net/Job/41729/nia…
Nigel Ruddell retweeted
Closing date is 27 June 2025 at 6pm:
🔹 Qualified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/ Associate Ambulance Practitioner (APP), Band 5
🔗 Apply online at: jobs.hscni.net/Job/41725/nia…
