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nice piccy SnrMedic .. what med packs are you using over there?? Are they issue or personal kit???
stay safe buddy
yea Combat Gauze is good at filling those pocket hole wounds..........never used the Ranger TQ, is it heavier than the CAT?
Hey Dude, expect lots of IED's and lower limb traumatic amputations.....do you use CAT's and Celox?? I hear that Quickclot has been withdrawn??? Also lots of chest seals.........from frags, and plenty of IO access......I think you guys use the FAS...
Hi Ken
Yep, Capnography is by far the best initial and on going reference to correct tube placement there is...........now that it is becoming more available via the Lifepak 12 & 15 then it can be a great tool for us to use. In Anaesthetics the ca...
I think that too many EMT-P's/ Paramedics loose their Basic Life Support skills............we need to constantly go back and reevaluate and brush up on those skills!
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- At 9:20am on April 16, 2009,
VAO said… - Good evening Medic1.
Just an update: ondesteron is the "trial Anti-emetic" It is going to be trailled over the next 12 months by SJA.
I hope you had a nice eater weekend.
Take Care
VAO
- At 3:19am on April 8, 2009,
VAO said…
- Good Afternoon Medic 1,
How have you been?
Are you set for the easter Long-weekend?
I just thought i'd let you know that SJA has now been issued with a "trial" anti-emetic. I forget the name but when i remember i will send it through.
I hope all is well.
Take Care
VAO
- At 2:43am on February 16, 2009,
VAO said…
- Good Afternoon Medic1,
Sorry it has taken me so long to reply as ive been extremly busy these past few weeks.
Wow! I haven't heard about Dr Wilkes wanting to take intubation off the AP skill list! thats insane! Would you be able to tell me why? Too many esophageal intubations?
I've noticed that paramedics do not use thermometers and just use the back of their hands to feel for elevated temp.
When I attended an MVA the other night, we wore the reflective flak-jackets while treating a critical patient and i could see how inadequate they were compared to other companies.
I am happy that i am working with a Paramedic because if a patient requires treatment or a skill, which i am unable to provide (as i am a volley) then the paramedic can take over and just assist. I think there should be more Paramedics in all regions but SJA are VERY picky about the people who go through the program and their is a chronic shortage of Paramedics (and Nurses in the health system).
I am only a volley, so there is nothing much i can do, except deal with it. Hopefully SJA will make some changes but it may just be wishful-thinking.
I hope all is well.
- At 6:33am on January 25, 2009,
VAO said…
- Good evening.
Fair enough.
Yeah, you do have a point...A good one in fact.
If SJA was taken under govt. many things would go a lot smoother. Your comment about 20 mins P1 is so true. On that note; The other weekend my friend in Serpentine responded to a call near mandurah because Pinjarra and the Mandurah Depots were out in the City either running calls or being ramped at hospitals.
We are aparently trialling anti-emietcs as well as Adrennallin for Cardiac arrests (PACA Trial).
The Uniform is being revamped - Apparently but seldom few people have seen them. They're apparently switching to Long sleeved shirts with velcro name tags and epaulettes.
Selling the ambulances to country depots with 150 - 200,000kms on them is stupid. Only the major country towns have EMS cover thus time to scene and to appropriate medical care is extended!. It pisses me off!
I'm pretty sure NT is run by SJA as well. I spoke to one of the "oldies" from SJA a few hours today and he said that having a private company running the state EMS should lower prices and increase competetion. I said SJA has no competetion and he had no counter argument. lol
YOu have made some very good arguments and im going to see what my Depot manager says about SJA (behind closed doors, of course.)
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
- At 6:10am on January 25, 2009,
VAO said…
- Yeah, most of the AP's i work with hate SJA but don't want to work for the other private companies. What did you think was shit about SJA?
I work as an EN at RPH and i am doing a shift on Aussie Day so we should see quite a bit.
All the best and i hope you have a nice Aussie day.
- At 3:42am on January 25, 2009,
VAO said…
- Hello.
The poster about Narcan is so true. We're going to need a lot for the 26th.
I read that you are an AP in Perth, Are you working on Aussie day?
Which Depot are you assigned to?
Hope all is well.
VAO
- At 2:14am on October 17, 2008,
Sharon said… - Ahhh I'm doing mine at Sturt
- At 10:16pm on October 16, 2008,
Sharon said…
- Have worked on some remote sites myself. Please excuse my ignorance but what is VU?
St Jacks have lost some very good people, you are in good company!
Sorry to hear it though
Shaz
"We make a living by what we do, we make a life by what we give away."
- At 9:16am on August 26, 2008,
Medic 1 said…
- Sorry buddy, no I didn't. I would mail you back as soon as I did......can you please try again??
Cheers
jerrybarrett2@mac.com
- At 8:40pm on August 25, 2008,
Diaphoretic medic said… - did you get the email with the attachment for the STEMI protocol. diaphoretic medic.
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- 43 yrs old, started off in the trade as a Combat Medic Tech in British Army, moved to Special Forces [UK]. Also trained as Operating Theatre Tech. Spent a year in India/ Nepal travelling working in health care system, also served in Sultans Armed Forces, Saudi Armed Forces. Now a family man here in Perth, Australia working as a Paramedic and also operating training/ supply business and working towards Wilderness Medical Institute training.
Now work industrial/remote in charge of a Medical system with the closest hospital about 50 minutes away......off road. Also try and keep my skills up with the occasional shift in Metro.
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