The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

JULY 1, 2020

As paramedics, whilst we often take great offence at being called ambulance drivers, the question is, when it’s our turn to drive, what exactly is it that we are providing? Do we fully engage in shared patient care with our attending partner, or do we switch off so that we can simply drive the ambulance and take it easy?

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JANUARY 25, 2024

This is a motor sparing block – so it will allow your patients to ambulate. link] [3] Morrison RS, Magaziner J, Gilbert M, et al. PENG Nerve Block: This block will target the pericapsular nerve group (PENG), which innervates the pelvis. These are branches of the femoral and obturator nerve. J Emerg Trauma Shock. 2012;5(1):28-32.

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

National industry insight reporting from the Australian Industry and Skills Committee suggests that, in 2019 alone, Australia wide, there were over 4,500 enrolments in ambulance and paramedic qualifications1. National Industry Insights: Ambulance and Paramedic. Article first published in Australian Emergency Services Magazine Vol 21.

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NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

His contributions to the fire service have garnered him many awards and recognitions, including being inducted into both the Firehouse Magazine Hall of Fame and the National Fire Heritage Hall of Legacies, Legends, and Leaders. They pioneered the first tailored insurance package and formed a program for emergency service organizations.

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

As a starting point, check out Safety & Health Magazine's article on avoiding dog bites (3). Having watched call takers in action, I now know that a scripted format in most ambulance service will always be followed, unless exceptional circumstances prevail. Safety & Health Magazine. Nowadays, I am more direct.

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

JULY 1, 2020

Every ambulance service comprises a group of humans surrounded by infrastructure. First published in the Australian Emergency Services Magazine Vol 18, Issue 2, 2020 The Organisations We Work For Embracing an empathetic approach to organisational culture, while more challenging to adopt, may benefit morale, motivation and mindset.

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EMT Training Station

JANUARY 12, 2024

These pants were named a Hot Product in 2018 by JEMS Magazine and after wearing these I can see why. There are 2 front pockets with knife reinforcements, 2 traditional rear pockets, and 2 rear hip pockets sized for rifle magazines or smartphones. Top 5 Best Men's EMS Pants for EMTs and Paramedics 1: 5.11

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