Blog Profile / The Paramedic's Diary
| URL : | http://theparamedicsdiary.blogspot.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Public Safety / EMS | |
| Posts on Regator: | 532 | |
| Posts / Week: | 2 | |
| Archived Since: | March 4, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Vulnerable
The last shift of my tour seemed to be nothing more than one alcoholic after another. Individuals with drinking problems that go beyond binging. Emotional and psychological dependence on the stuff is what I'm talking about. This is not the same for me as picking up a gutter-vomiting teenager who needs to be taught when to stop drinking. Show More Summary
The happy Space Hopper
Aww, bless her. She went through a lot of pain and yet allowed me to write this story up. This is Laura and she had an accident.
If you look closely at her right elbow you'll see it's not quite the right shape or size. In fact, she's...Show More Summary
Major trauma
My friend got a delivery of heavy shelving recently. This is where the delivery guy decided to leave it when she didn't answer the door. She was in at the time of the delivery but she just didn't hear him. Her door opens outwards....
Two patients at once after a fight broke out in Covent Garden. Show More Summary
Back to the nights
I completed my first tour of night shifts since my unfortunate period of illness and trauma last year. It took me a few shifts to get into it again, and my sleep pattern was erratic at best to begin with. Nevertheless, I enjoyed theShow More Summary
The Royal cushion
Every now and again in this business, we treat individuals of high stature or fame, or both. A call to an 81 year-old woman who'd fallen in the street didn't allude to anything more than an average call to an average person. However,...Show More Summary
The root of all queues
THIS news story relays the current problems we are all facing but I have heard many times that this is fairly common with WAS. However, look at the story and read it carefully. The problem was caused, in my opinion, by the GP and the...Show More Summary
Dogs have feelings too
Another cardiac arrest dragged me and my crew mate miles from base. An 83 year-old man had collapsed in front of his family. He was a known diabetic but had been speaking to his son earlier, with no problems reported at that time. When we arrived, a FRU and another ambulance, crewed by an Accident and Emergency Support crew was on scene. Show More Summary
Getting back on the horse
I'm going to ease myself back into writing this blog; it's been a long time since I recorded patient-related events in detail, so forgive me if things start off a little slow.I've been 'third-manning' for the first few shifts on my return to work. Show More Summary
Acute death
So.... I'm just about ready to get back on the road. I just need to prove I'm fit enough again (mainly to lift drunks and heavy patients). It'll be a couple of weeks but I'm returning to patient-care based stuff. I've had my fill ofShow More Summary
Tinsel and stuff
The Season's upon us again. This year, for various reasons, it will be especially nice to be celebrating Christmas with my family. I think I lost sight of the worth of things you never have to buy in life, while a tidal wave of bad luck...Show More Summary
Stalking posters
During the years I have been writing this blog, I have been asked to add links so that others can advertise their services and products. I have also been sent hundreds of comments that look as if they are genuine but often contain links...Show More Summary
Gassy booze
Isn't it bad enough that we are dealing with more and more young drunkenness, with the prospect of alcoholism and liver failure creeping into those in their early teens, without the additional alcohol-industry-induced trauma that drinks...Show More Summary
Shut your mouth
THIS has to be one of the scariest pieces of legislation that has ever been created. I've often ranted on the rights of everyone to say what they mean and for those who feel 'insulted' or 'offended' to deal with it because such things are emotive and personal and there is no way of measuring them fairly. Show More Summary
Calling it
They have power to make this decision on the basis of knowledge and experience but I'd argue we are using a lot more knowledge and experience out there in the world because we keep going for as long as possible. http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9749000/9749017.stm However,...Show More Summary
Broken
Falling hard can have many consequences for the body but I really wasn't expecting to end up like this. It's going to take me another two months to get back to normal, so please bear with me.
I'm also being told that, unless you have a Google account, you won't be able to read my blog any more. Show More Summary
MIA
Well, kind of. I do apologise to all of you for the dearth of writing but I am on long-term sick leave and need to rest. I will be back as soon as possible and when I know I am ready for it again! Xf
How to step from the pavement and survive
Naomi the Welsh visited for more punishment, London-style, and helped me on two shifts on the car. I’m in Wales next month to attend a CPD day and I’m due to ride out with her and her colleague whenever I get the time to do so. I’m hoping to learn why our system is so different from everyone else’s in the UK. Show More Summary
The shopping trip
Naomi the Welsh visited for more punishment, London-style, and helped me on two shifts on the car. I’m in Wales next month to attend a CPD day and I’m due to ride out with her and her colleague whenever I get the time to do so. I’m hoping to learn why our system is so different from everyone else’s in the UK. Show More Summary
Answers to the BIG post
I ruffled a few feathers with my post on obesity. I knew I would; I expected it. I want to respond to everyone who has commented and emailed to support, criticise or threaten me (yes, there are still a few idiots out there), just because...Show More Summary
Fat future
Why are we even talking about this? The Government thinks it's a great idea and an 'innovation' to make special ambulances and resources available for drunk people. Getting specialist ambulances in for the grossly obese should be noShow More Summary