Defib pad placement is important. Positioning them correctly can double someone’s chance of survival. Side A is correct. The key difference is that the pad on the left hand side of the chest has been placed on the side of the rib cage, closer to the armpit.

We’re so pleased that, after just over a year of our pilot scheme, our Emergency Responders have just logged their 1000th activation by EEAST Ambulance Service Thanks to our volunteers, sponsors Triple9 and colleagues at EEAST for making this incredible achievement possible. 1/2

February is shaping up to be a busy one! So far this month our Critical Care teams have supported EEAST Ambulance Service with interventions usually only available in hospital, such as: -Emergency Anaesthesia -Surgical Skills -Advanced Pain Relief -Sedation -Limb Manipulation

We’re recruiting! 🚨 Check if you’re eligible to be a trustee here: gov.uk/government/pub… Interested parties please send expressions of interest to [email protected] #BHECCS #Charity #Trustee #Bedfordshire #Hertfordshire

We’re giving away up to £10,000 to local charities in the East of England that make a real difference in improving services for children and adults. Could your charity benefit? Read on! 🧵👇

Our team were visited by MP Andrew Lewin MP at Welwyn GC Ambulance Station this morning. It was a pleasure to share with him the life-saving work our Critical Care and ER teams are doing for patients both in his constituency & across the region in support of EEAST Ambulance Service 1/2

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐 Today, we celebrate the incredible strength and unwavering support of all the mothers, caregivers, and role models who make a difference every day. We particularly want to thank all those who support our volunteers in the work they do for the charity 🌷

Happy Easter to all our followers, and a massive thank you to our volunteers and supporters who continue to keep us on the road and saving lives #BHECCS EEAST Ambulance Service

FAO ambulance clinicians, critical care teams, comm mws & anyone optimizing maternity and newborn care. Amazing speakers: Wendy Olayiwola BEM, FRCM, FRSA RN, RM, @SusanRhind1, Dr Virginia Beckett, Andy_PreHospMed @nelson_piercy, Claire Feeley, Stephanie Heys, Caroline Leech & many more UK Ambulance Services MatNeo Leads

Happy #VolunteersWeek Keep an eye on our channels for content throughout the week 📸

🚨 Today we’re bringing you a special #ThrowbackThursday 🧵 for #VolunteersWeek 🚑 We’re heading right back to where it all began (with a few thanks and patient stories along the way) ⬇️ 1/12

🌟 Day Five of #VolunteersWeek – Thank You to Our Volunteer Partner Organisations! 🌟 Today, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteer-led critical care schemes that work alongside EEAST to respond to the most serious incidents across the East of England. 💚🚨

Yesterday, we were joined by EEAST Ambulance Service & Herts Fire & Rescue crews for a day of training. The day was a great opportunity to sharpen our clinical skills, improve team dynamics & enhance patient care under pressure Thanks to all that attended & to Zoll for their sponsorship of the day

On #InternationalParamedicsDay, we pay tribute to +3,000 brilliant Paramedics serving communities in London. From saving lives on the frontline, and clinical work in the control room, to sharing life-saving skills at schools and community events. Thank you for everything you do!

Last night: 💃 Disco lights This morning: 🚨 Blue lights No fry-up, no mercy, just straight into #BMW conversion mode. Still sweating glitter, now fitting sirens🚨. Thats balance.. (and overtime 😜) #FromDiscoToDuty #BlueLightLife #Triple9 #BMWBuild #EmergencyServices

Fundraising hike up mount Snowdon has begun! Beds & Herts Emergency Critical Care Scheme Simon in his flight suit, Liam Smith and team in firefighting gear, and colleagues from Metro Bank have joined forces to raise money for BHECCS Charity. Support the team and donate below! gofundme.com/f/support-a-lo…

🚨 The College of Paramedics is calling on all members to engage with the UK Government’s consultation on proposals to extend medicines responsibilities for Allied Health Professions (AHPs). 🗞️ To read more, click here ➡️ bit.ly/4mx1MGz

This evening, two of our Critical Care resources are on duty responding for EEAST Ambulance Service We’ve attended incidents ranging from medical emergencies to major trauma, ensuring the highest level of care is delivered where it is most needed #PreHospitalCare #CriticalCare

Absolute pleasure to work with Yianni Charalambous and team on promoting seatbelt safety An influential person who really cares about reducing harm on the roads, and also kindly promoted Beds & Herts Emergency Critical Care Scheme Charity. Yianni also got stuck in learning CPR! See video below youtu.be/oh6zy8HfSk8?si…

Please wear your seat belts. They save lives. Our friends at Beds & Herts Emergency Critical Care Scheme have teamed up with Yianni Charalambous to try and get this message home..... have a watch.