What are paramedics tweeting about?
Paramedic Practice @Para_Practice
Rise in the number of physical and verbal sexual assaults on #ambulance staff according to figures from the #NHS Share your thoughts with us—how do you feel about this? What do you think needs to be done to better protect ambulance staff?
@xGypsyJenx
If there's clinical cause eg UTI related confusion there is grace for these patients but not for those choosing to be abusive #zerotolerance
@jason_whalley
I bet verbal assaults is massive. How many staff get sworn at each shift and don't report it!
Craig Harman @CraigAHarman
Do you know these two chaps? One of our #Paramedics was assaulted from behind in an unprovoked attack. He sustained serious injuries including broken ribs, a broken eye socket and serious bruising. Please get in touch with @BTP if you have any information or RT.
WMAS LGBT @wmasLGBT
So @wmasrobmoore has been talking about his #bluelighthappy campaign and how @OFFICIALWMAS has over 70 #CorporateTweeters who are able to engage with the community in a variety of ways…
If you look closely you'll spot us on Rob's presentation! #GreatWork #SocialMediaImpact
Tom Mallinson @MallinsonT
Excellent revision session from @DaveWCurrie on nauseogenic vestibular stimulation today. Thanks guys—it was still a great experience, invite me back anytime! (Until then I'll stay safe on the ground)
Taj Hassan @RCEMpresident
Remarkable to see how similar our problems are Simon. Overcrowded hospitals leading to crowded EDs leading to added risk of patient harm & added risks to staff health. Our systems under resourced to cope #time2change #crowdingkills
What's the word on LinkedIn
Tim Nowak
Any idea why EMS cardiac monitors are so massively heavy? Why can't they be the weight (and size) of a tablet with a couple batteries connected to it?
Is it a technology issue…an energy delivery issue?
Disclaimer: I'm a Paramedic…not an electrical engineer…so I really don't know why…
What are paramedics saying on Facebook?
Journal of Paramedic Practice
Published by Rebecca Gilroy A mainstream media investigation claims that ‘misfuelled’ #ambulances could be putting lives at risk, quoting 769 incidences in the UK since 2012. Tell us what you think and comment on this post.
Rick Jeffery
Ridiculous article… diverting attention away from lack of funding as well as other issues such as people not taking responsibility for their own healthcare and people using the ambulance service to “check them over” That's what really stretches the service and puts lives at risk
Jim Karthauser
Are the rates of misfueling actually high? How big is the overall fleet? Do the statistics include ‘normal’ vehicles like officers cars? What percentage of refuels were misfuels over the time period? This seems like shoddy journalism in yet another attempt to discredit the profession. I'm not saying mistakes can't be reduced, but it seems a bit sensationalist for the man to write an article without really giving the full story.
Bruce Clarke
Fuel bunkers on bigger stations around the areas only have diesel, so risk eliminated as much as possible. Devices fitted inside the fillers that don't allow unleaded pipe to fit in are being fitted to new ambulances.
Lizzie Ann B Watts
Ridiculous article. Cynical attempt to divert from real issues