We discussed this on PRU as we nerve blocked a NOF on scene and this ment as there was an ortho bed available, just had x-ray bloods, ECG and just went through ED straight to ward. If this could happen to would be amazing.
Kit checks done, car cleaned, letβs see what Friday night on Welsh ambulance service CHARU brings. π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώππ
Thereβs 2, one red one green, carry everything from wound closure to USS and other diagnostics,Drugs and antibiotics and equipment for nerve blocks etc as well as resus kit. Combining with the kit on an RRV you can pretty much deal with anything minor to critical.
Geriatrics are more likely to suffer fragility fractures from falls.Β 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
Change of scenery yesterday working along side an ED consultant on the Aneurin Bevan physician response unit (PRU). Assisting crews, Hospital avoidance and providing advanced treatments on scene. Was a great day and can truly say weβve helped the system and weβve helped patients directly.
sjtrem.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... good little bit of Sunday reading.
Pressure across the NHS from high numbers of flu/COVID cases has led to delays at emergency departments affecting our ability to respond. Thank you to our fab #TeamWAST staff/volunteers for all that you are doing in challenging times. Sorry to patients whoβve had to wait as a result of the pressure.
Please think before ringing do you really need an ambulance. Can you get yourself to hospital if you need to, please help us help you.
Thatβs me logged off SR4001 for the rest of the Christmas period for Welsh ambulance service. Everyone in the emergency services and healthcare working the rest of the festive period have an enjoyable and safe time and il have a glass of bubbly in your honour πΎ
Some Sunday morning TLC for the car, nothing wrong with having some pride in your work space and this is my office. See what the rest of the day brings for #CHARUlife #TEAMWAST
