Despite loosing ‘corps’ status and amalgamating into a ‘service’… happy Corps Day! #RAMC #Paramedic #InArduisFidelis #FaithfulInAdversity #CombatMedic #Doctor

Guess where I’ve ended up 3 days in a row? Can’t complain as the bakery is just across the road from the standby point at the town hall! #Ambiwlans #Paramedic #Maesteg #Bridgend #Wales

For those who don’t know, this is Brian Wilson, the musical genius behind The Beach Boys. He packaged 1960s California in pop singles, that married together up-tempo guitar songs with multipart harmonies. He has sadly left us at 82.

“Meaningful interventions; with honourable intentions”. Pin badge arrived, straight on the uniform and the legacy of #Delta7 lives on! #PHEC #PHEM #Ambiwlans

Having a 3Lead #ECG function is a luxury on an #AED and these devices all do: LifePak 1000 (with countdown & shock counter); Zoll Pro (rechargeable but a poor display); Heartstart FR3 (Philips best pro-grade #defib but discontinued). #CFR #FPoS #FREC #Ambiwlans #Paramedic

Top of the range! The standard LSU’s are slowly being replaced by these on ambulances in Wales.

The Zoll #AED 3 has RapidShock™ which has the industry’s shortest analysis time. If needed it delivers a shock in as little as 5 seconds. However, the LifePak CR2 is the only #defib analysing for rhythm during continuous chest compressions. #CFR #FPoS #FREC #Paramedic #Ambiwlans

Aspiration of vomit & raised ICP are major complications of spinal injury management. Pressure sores & hypothermia are also a concern in the UK, due to prolonged conveyance to definitive care following aquatic rescue & immobilisation. #SurfRescue #Lifeguard #Paramedic

The Venturi effect (first published in 1797) is the reduction in fluid pressure (of a liquid or gas) when moving thru a pipe to a smaller section. With masks, moving O₂ meets static air, causing a predictable amount to be dragged into the flow & delivered to the patient.

“As players become fitter faster & stronger, the risks of serious injury arising from deliberate contact or accidental collision increases” (Rugby Medicine, 1991).

Results of a 3 year medical study cataloguing #rugby injuries has been released: www.rugbyworld.com/takingpart/f... #Sports #Trauma #Paramedic

The tongue is a richly vascular structure, mainly supplied by branches of the lingual artery. Covering #rugby, I’d never attempt to close any similar injury. Out of interest, could this be dealt with by a general #dentist, dental #hospital or #maxfax? www.nature.com/articles/sj....

Helpwr heddiw. #L200 #PickUp

Veterans trek across the Middle East to retrace the steps & mark 90 years since the death of the #Welshman, known of Lawrence of Arabia. An epic 700-mile journey from Saudi Arabia to Jordan. #Army #Welsh #Veteran www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02...

“Our UK military is "so run down" it could not lead any future peacekeeping mission in #Ukraine”. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Happy Valentines Day xxx #Ambiwlans #Paramedic #CMT

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is where a heart beats much faster than normal. It’s a regular, narrow complex ‘tachydysrhythmia’ (140-280 bpm & QRS<120ms). It can be triggered by caffeine, stress, alcohol, certain drugs, exercise or just occur randomly. #Paramedic #Ambiwlans

New hat, ready for summer. #SurfRescue #VigilanceAndService #Hat

This nifty device is designed to attach a smartphone to the Airtraq. It allows video recording ideal for training but also a perfect backup viewing solution for endotracheal intubation. #Airway #Paramedic #Ambiwlans

As suction is regarded as a vital component of effective #airway management, which handheld device is in your med pack? #Paramedic #Ambiwlans #EMT #CFR #FREC #FPoS #CombatMedic

I was assured this was a breakfast flapjack! #Paramedic #Coffee #NomNomNom #Ambiwlans

I see dead people. Do you see dead people too? If so, take a look at info from The Sudden Charity, to help understand, support & help those around the deceased. sudden.org/help-for-fri... #ROLE #Doctor #Paramedic #Ambiwlans #EMT #Ambulance

A fast & big hitting game of #rugby today between #Bridgend and #Newport. Lots of injuries, nothing too serious but went thru a lot of #Penthrox. #Paramedic #MagicSponge

Not the best photo, but spotted a lesser Redpoll at WWT in #Llanelli. #AcanthisCabaret #Conservation www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wi...

16-year-old boy died after waiting nine hours for ambulance The coroner said the health board's actions slowed down ambulance handovers - the criticism comes after the inquest of 16-year-old Jackson Yeow who died after waiting nine hours for an ambulance

Following the death of a 16 year old, a Coroner criticises health board for "normalising" treating emergency department patients in #hospital corridors and slowing down #ambulance handovers. #Ambiwlans #Paramedic www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

Harrison’s collection of toy #ambulance and #EMS vehicles. #Paramedic #Ambulance

“Cerebral atrophy due to age means that older people have an increased susceptibility to intracranial haemorrhage, following what may seem as even a minor head injury”. #JRCALC #Paramedic #EMT #Ambiwlans

MOD announces improvements to Reservist training The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has outlined steps to adapt its training programmes for Reservists, following a question raised by Labour MP Calvin Bailey. Referring to the Council of Reserve Forces and...

The Ministry of Defence outlines steps to adapt programmes to ensure training aligns with Reservists’ needs. #Army #CombatMedic #Paramedic ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-announce...

Fisherman seconds from safety slips from helicopter in Falklands rescue attempt Sailor fell 80ft back into ocean because of the weight of seawater in his immersion suit

Fisherman seconds from safety slips from helicopter in #Falklands #rescue attempt, due to the weight of seawater in his immersion suit. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01... #UKSAR #SAR #HeliMed #DustOff

Award winning local business, the Vale of Glamorgan #Brewery is shut
down by VoG council, due to the wrong planning permission. #Beer #Ale #RealAle www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/2485685...