1. “Mayday” is an internationally recognised emergency distress signal so it was auspicious that First Responders from across Ireland would assemble on the banks of the Shannon UL School of Medicine on May 1st for the Capt. Dara Fitzpatrick Award 2024 #DaraAward #IPERN

As a Technician I’ve always wondered where the line is for following JRCALC for eg I’ve seen and been shown how to realign leg fracture with vascular comp In a hypothetical w/ no para but somehow adequate pain relief am I allowed to do it? If not why? Is it medicolegal stuff?

Had my final shift last night before I take the summer off on a career break This job slowly wears you down and I decided I wanted to try and be a normal 21yo for one final summer Starting this job at 19 was crazy, to be only 21 and have seen so much I’m excited for this break

What do ppl think about giving morphine to morphine seekers I’m not talking just someone you suspect, I’m talking you open prev records and see they call 2x week and when they get to hospital they just get up and DC themselves To give or not to give?

Please, if you're in hospital or witness a medical emergency, respect the privacy of both patients and staff and don't take any photos or recordings.

IMO There is much more pressing things that need to be fixed before we concentrate on HEMS Having paramedics with a 3-4 year degree unable to cannulate or provide “basic” lifesaving drugs needs to be fixed first No IV fluids No furosemide No atropine No adv pain relief No abx

Since it’s secondary school graduation season in Ireland I’ve been wondering, Do students go for a night out with their teachers after grads in other countries? In most schools the norm is for all the teachers and students to go to a pub/resturant after ceremony, and have drinks

Sadly this is all too common :(

there's a special bond between an ER doctor and that one EMS person u always see bringing u sick patients

If you’re an off duty junior doc who comes across paramedics tending to a trauma patient, here’s a list of 6 things to avoid… 1. Not introducing yourself. 2. Wandering out into the road without any PPE on. 3. Refusing to leave when your help is kindly declined. [1/4]…

Well that’s it I have been read to filth by this 😂😂

This is a good friend of mine and a terrific student. The rage I feel about this is unreal. itv.com/news/meridian/…

Basic EKG decision tree

I’m not sure how I feel about this. Tracking air ambulances that are going to locations where people are likely dying, especially the fact it gives exact locations. It makes me feel uneasy. I’m not really sure why, just doesn’t sit right with me.

Perhaps of interest to Healthcare Twitter My recent editorial in Journal of Paramedic Practice on going from Paramedicine to Medicine and comparing the inherent values of each profession Full Free Text: paramedicpractice.com/content/editor…

I would love to know from any cardiologists out there, in anecdotal estimates, what percentage of PPCI activations by Ambo end up being false alarms? And what are the most common misinterpretations? In a time where STEMI is being phased out will there be problems with competence

I’ve had to press it twice. Absolutely terrifying stuff when you can see in someone’s eyes that they are actually trying to kill you. Heart goes out to this crew should never happen.

There are a lot of healthy people calling an ambulance for basic flu symptoms at the moment. Regular paracetamol can help with aches, pains and fever. Don't wrap up warm if you have a temperature! Remove layers. Keep drinking fluids, even if you don't feel like eating. #nhs #flu

If grades etc were not important Which would people recommend to a 22year old and why Doing Paramedic ED ACP Pros; Funded 3 years uni Cons; Only in UK Poor pay progression Going back and doing Med Pros; Greater base knowledge Can work abroad More independence Cons; Cost Time

This is gonna be a fun two weeks of work. I actually wanna cry looking at this schedule I’m gonna be soo exhausted.