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Have you ever had any questions that you would love to ask our Critical Care Paramedics? 🚁 On 08 July we will be celebrating 'International Paramedics Day', and to celebrate we would love to answer any questions that our wonderful supporters have to ask 💭 Put your questions in the comments section below and come back on 08 July to see if your submission has been answered 👇 #airambulance #ipd2024 #ipd24

Ambulance services are the unsung heroes of the medical profession, often operating behind the scenes but playing a crucial role in saving lives. These emergency vehicles serve as the first line of defense in times of crisis, rushing to the aid of those in need regardless of the circumstances. The swift response of paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) can mean the difference between life and death, as timely intervention is often crucial in such situations. In essence, ambulance services embody the spirit of compassion, dedication, and urgency that defines the medical profession. They are a lifeline for communities, providing swift and efficient care to those facing medical emergencies. As such, investing in and supporting ambulance services is essential for maintaining the health and well-being of society as a whole #worldhealthorganization #doctorswithoutborders #nanjing #drcongo #kinshasa #青岛大学 #山东大学 #南京医科大学 #MédecinsSansFrontières #南京医科大学 #南医大

Continuing our appreciation on International Paramedics Day, we asked our Critical Care Paramedic, Sam Cooper, what he loves most about his job 💭 If you have any other questions you would like to ask our Critical Care Paramedics, leave them in the comments below 👇 #airambulance #IPD #IPD2024 #thedifferencewemake

Ever wondered how Air Ambulances differ from land ambulances? 🚁💨 Unlike land ambulances, Air Ambulance crews are equipped with Specialist Paramedics and Critical Care Doctors trained in pre-hospital emergency medicine. They bring the expertise and equipment of a hospital directly to the patient, even performing life-saving surgical interventions on-site. 🏥 #AirAmbulancesUK #didyouknow #EmergencyMedicine

It's Paramedic Services Week, and I'd like to acknowledge all the non-traditional roles paramedics serve in, as well as the ones we all think of when we see an ambulance (road or air), or a community paramedic vehicle in our communities. Paramedics are also valuable members of rescue teams, assessment teams, and humanitarian teams. Paramedics' skills at creating clinical spaces wherever they find their patients makes them a valuable team member in multi-disciplinary emergency and medical responses. #ParamedicServicesWeek #paramedics #DisasterRelief

Manual #resuscitators are the perfect allies for the #ventilation of adults and children in #emergency situations or as equipment in #ambulances and #hospitals. https://pmsl.es/rq

From Clinician to Commander: An Introduction to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Incident Command is aimed to teach EMS professionals proper techniques and implementation of incident command. Click on this link for more information: https://conta.cc/3uLubn5

From Clinician to Commander: An Introduction to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Incident Command is aimed to teach EMS professionals proper techniques and implementation of incident command. Click on this link for more information: https://conta.cc/3uLubn5

Word of Warning ⚠️ Some of you may have seen this image/info circulating around LinkedIn of recent. It advises you, that should someone in your household collapse and go into #cardiacarrest to ask #alexa for help. As a word of warning, this is very poor advice. Should you find yourself in this situation, the only service you should be asking for help is 999 (ambulance service). You'll be given calm, controlled and dynamic advice from a trained call handler, or registered clinician. Most importantly, an emergency ambulance will be automatically dispatched to you and you might be informed/directed to your closest public access #defibrillator (AED). Asking Alexa for assistance could (probably will) cause a significant time-delay to professional medical help arriving. In the event of a witnessed cardiac arrest - Call 999 #CPR #BLS #RCUK Resuscitation Council UK