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The 10 Most Common Reasons An Ambulance Is Called

Gold Cross Ambulance Service

No two calls for an ambulance are ever exactly the same. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at 10 of the most common reasons that people call for an ambulance. So while this isn’t a specific look into the reasons why people end up needing a Gold Cross ambulance, a lot of the data mirrors our own.

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Traumatizing Patients with Trauma Activations

ACEP Now

However, patients are neither knowledgeable about our opaque trauma protocols nor informed about trauma activations. 1 The time pressure of trauma resuscitations and the variable severity of injury make obtaining informed consent before a trauma exam difficult. In these cases, provide treatment first, and obtain formal consent later.”

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The Art of the Oral Presentation: An Intern’s Guide

EMDocs

The distant wailing of ambulance sirens grew louder and then abruptly cut off as they arrived at the ED entrance. Organize Your Thoughts: In the fast-paced ED, there’s no time for rambling or disorganized information. Her grandfather died of a heart attack last year at the age of 92. Any history of heart disease?

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A Day in the Life of an EMT: The Challenges and Rewards of Emergency Medicine

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

With every second counting, your ambulance races towards the scene, lights flashing and sirens blaring. During the briefing, the team reviews essential information from the previous shift's reports, including patient details, medications administered, and potential ongoing issues. Please proceed with lights and sirens."

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Dear Ambulance Staff: Six 111 Myths and Misconceptions

Broken Paramedic

Dear frontline ambulance colleagues, After 12 years of responding to 999 calls and subsequently watching from the sidelines as family and friends continue to do so, I am only too aware of the ever increasing pressures and the ongoing erosion of the ambulance clinicians’ lot. Thank you for contributing. ” Ouch.

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Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts of Obtaining an ECG

not-on-my-shift

You will need to explain your procedure and what it entails so that they have ‘informed consent’ to say yes or no. Tell the patient what you are doing and keep them informed as you go along. If you are placing the leads on a ‘real’ heart attack patient, chances are they will be sweating – a lot!

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How to Become a Better EMT in 24 Hours

Paramedic Training Spot

In situations like this, the patient’s vital signs will be taken in the back of the ambulance. For more information about becoming a better EMT, check out EMS World, a website that creates content for practical healthcare education and improves patient care, outcomes, and lives. The second tip is to know your anatomy.

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