Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 17, 2024

You may work with the police, fire service, helicopters, coastguard, and ambulance services, so interagency relationships are important. Of the medical conditions reported, hypothermia was the largest group – the vast majority mild. Seizures, chest pain, intoxication, and deliberate self-harm were also reported.

Soft Tissue Injuries 52

Soft Tissue Injuries Seizures Ambulance Services Teamwork 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 12, 2024

The air ambulance service intubated him at the scene and pre-alerted the department before arrival. There is weak evidence to suggest that moderate hypothermia (32-33 o C) can be used for ICP control in specialist settings. Seven-year-old Dan was involved in a motor vehicle collision.

Seizures 75

Seizures Pediatrics Emergency Department Ambulance Services 75

Rural Doctors Net

AUGUST 30, 2013

Importantly the ambulance service in many rural areas will be staffed by volunteers – trained to Cert IV level but unable to cannulate, give drugs (other than penthrox/GTN) or intubate. Of course any fluids given should be warmed to help avoid the lethal triad – acidosis, coagulopathy and hypothermia.

Burns 52

Burns Hospitals Ambulance Services Wellness 52