Guess where I’ve ended up 3 days in a row? Can’t complain as the bakery is just across the road from the standby point at the town hall! #Ambiwlans #Paramedic #Maesteg #Bridgend #Wales

“Meaningful interventions; with honourable intentions”. Pin badge arrived, straight on the uniform and the legacy of #Delta7 lives on! #PHEC #PHEM #Ambiwlans

Having a 3Lead #ECG function is a luxury on an #AED and these devices all do: LifePak 1000 (with countdown & shock counter); Zoll Pro (rechargeable but a poor display); Heartstart FR3 (Philips best pro-grade #defib but discontinued). #CFR #FPoS #FREC #Ambiwlans #Paramedic

The Zoll #AED 3 has RapidShock™ which has the industry’s shortest analysis time. If needed it delivers a shock in as little as 5 seconds. However, the LifePak CR2 is the only #defib analysing for rhythm during continuous chest compressions. #CFR #FPoS #FREC #Paramedic #Ambiwlans

Happy Valentines Day xxx #Ambiwlans #Paramedic #CMT

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is where a heart beats much faster than normal. It’s a regular, narrow complex ‘tachydysrhythmia’ (140-280 bpm & QRS<120ms). It can be triggered by caffeine, stress, alcohol, certain drugs, exercise or just occur randomly. #Paramedic #Ambiwlans

This nifty device is designed to attach a smartphone to the Airtraq. It allows video recording ideal for training but also a perfect backup viewing solution for endotracheal intubation. #Airway #Paramedic #Ambiwlans

As suction is regarded as a vital component of effective #airway management, which handheld device is in your med pack? #Paramedic #Ambiwlans #EMT #CFR #FREC #FPoS #CombatMedic

I was assured this was a breakfast flapjack! #Paramedic #Coffee #NomNomNom #Ambiwlans

I see dead people. Do you see dead people too? If so, take a look at info from The Sudden Charity, to help understand, support & help those around the deceased. sudden.org/help-for-fri... #ROLE #Doctor #Paramedic #Ambiwlans #EMT #Ambulance

16-year-old boy died after waiting nine hours for ambulance The coroner said the health board's actions slowed down ambulance handovers - the criticism comes after the inquest of 16-year-old Jackson Yeow who died after waiting nine hours for an ambulance

Following the death of a 16 year old, a Coroner criticises health board for "normalising" treating emergency department patients in #hospital corridors and slowing down #ambulance handovers. #Ambiwlans #Paramedic www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

“Cerebral atrophy due to age means that older people have an increased susceptibility to intracranial haemorrhage, following what may seem as even a minor head injury”. #JRCALC #Paramedic #EMT #Ambiwlans

Caused by the same virus as chickenpox #Shingles is a painful condition, common in the elderly. Main symptoms include lethargy & a blotchy, unilateral rash that follows a single #dermatome (except on the forehead). #Ambiwlans #Paramedic #HerpesZoster www.nia.nih.gov/health/shing...

Fun #ECG fact - ischemia never causes isolated T-wave inversion. Recap on the physiology & variants of Mr. T. ecgwaves.com/the-t-wave-p... #Ambiwlans #Paramedic #EMT

What reflection models y'all using these days!? Boud’s triangular representation seems the way forward, with a 'no-nonsense' approach to #ReflectiveWriting, it captures the essentials. #Healthcare #Education #Reflection #Paramedic #Ambiwlans #TeamWAST

RAPID 2 - Swansea Trials Unit UKCRC Registered Clinical Trials Unit. Design, conduct & analysis; helps to deliver health & social care research across SW Wales & beyond, in academia, NHS, private & 3rd sector.

Geriatrics are more likely to suffer fragility fractures from falls. The RAPID2 trial at #SwanseaUni aims to assess success of fascia Iliaca compartment blocks (FICB) for those requiring delivery of emergency #prehospital hip fracture care. swanseatrialsunit.org/trials/rapid-2 #Paramedic #Ambiwlans

“Cleanliness is next to Godliness” #TeamWAST #Ambiwlans #Paramedic

Diseases can present differently in men compared to women. Despite being added to the dictionary, there’s no such ailment as #ManFlu. I feel us blokes are simply immunologically inferior. However I say this without any actual scientific review or basis. #Paramedic #Ambiwlans #Flu

Cheers to the DOM of South Powys for the new addition. #NewPatchDay #TeamWAST #Wales #Ambiwlans

NYE night shift done. Decent of the Director of Ops @leebrookswast.bsky.social to stop by with biscuits. My colleague was pleased to get her senior management selfie! #TeamWAST #Ambiwlans #Paramedic #EMT

Welsh Ambulance Service declares Critical Incident The Welsh Ambulance Service has tonight declared a 'critical incident' because of significantly increased demand across the 999 service and extensive hospital handover delays.

With 90+ambulances currently waiting to handover patients outside of hospitals in Wales, the ability to help patients has been impacted, hence why Welsh #Ambulance has declared a critical incident. ambulance.nhs.wales/news/nhs/202... #Ambiwlans

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Bit of info on snorting #Viagra. Not promoting, just awareness on the side effects & risks of #sildenafil insufflation. www.addictionresource.net/insufflation... #Ambiwlans #Paramedic

Front of neck access (FONA) or emergency #cricothyrotomy is the last step in airway management to avoid irreversible brain injury or death. Human factors contribute to delaying this procedure, usually detrimental to survival. #Paramedic #Ambiwlans www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Me standing outside A&E whilst infront of ambulance response car. Holding a mug of tea looking happy.

What can I say, I don’t selfie well. Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas. #Ambiwlans #Paramedic #MerryChristmasEveryone

Davet syndrome is a rare disease that you would not expect to come across as a #Paramedic. It’s categorised as an ‘intractable developmental & epileptic encephalopathy’ that begins in infancy. Find out more from @curedravet.bsky.social #Epilepsy #Seizure #Convulsion #PHEC #Ambiwlans

Pelvic fractures and thoracolumbar spine injury: A critical overlook in high-impact vehicular trauma management. | Read by QxMD

“Pelvic fractures from high-impact #trauma are strongly associated with thoracolumbar fractures, which lead to worse clinical outcomes. Swift conveyance for spinal x-ray/scans can ensure timely diagnosis & treatment”. (Mohs, et al. 2024) #Paramedic #PHEC #Ambiwlans read.qxmd.com/read/3964260...

A nasty #rugby injury to make anyone’s eyes water! Closed it with 3 evenly spaced & very fine sutures, then sent them on their way to the nearest minor injuries unit. #Paramedic #Ambiwlans

Another #Cardiff city centre #triage shift, accompanied by #MedStudent & #CFR Ella. Last night we were supported by ambulance crews, critical care, mobile response team & as always South Wales #police officers. #Ambiwlans #Paramedic #TeamWAST #ProtectServeSave

There are no contraindications for external jugular vein cannulation and it’s handy when peripheral intravenous access is inaccessible due to injury, infection or burns. Read up on the technique here: emedicine.medscape.com/article/2020... #Ambiwlans #Paramedic #PHEC #EJV

Sadly turned down for #Holby HART. I will have to try harder next time. #TraumaLlama #Ambiwlans #Paramedic