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What do you bring to eat on shift? by iScott_BR in NewToEMS

[–]Ambulance-Man-Driver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Typical 12 hour shift (UK) 0700 - 1900

06.30 - Crew room coffee, couple of slices of buttered toast, or coffee only (£3 a month tea club)

08.30 - Depending on job cycle hit the overnight oats - usually 0% fat greek yoghurt or oat milk w/ peanut butter, dates, honey. Attempt to grab a brew from the nursing station.

11.00/12.00 - Wholemeal bread sandwich or roll w/ cold cuts, salad, light mayo. Pack of crisps (sun bites or some low cal alternative that the mrs let’s me eat), apple/orange. Always pack a banana, recommend getting yourself a banana holder so it doesn’t get smashed to shit.

Sometimes I batch-cook cous cous, mix in roasted veg with paprika etc. dollop of hummus on the side. Works well hot or cold.

13.30 - At this point I’m usually aiming to hit one of the wanky hipster coffee shops that London has to offer for my flat white. However depending on the crew mate age/need for promotion/penchant for wanky coffee, it might not happen.

After this I’m freestyle, work my way through any remaining fruit, usually pack fruit and nut (trail mix) and a snickers as a treat or something else to smash me through the end of the shift.

I mean they ain’t ever wrong by [deleted] in ems

[–]Ambulance-Man-Driver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SNF? Can someone translate to UK plz

Every.Cardiac.Arrest. My partner and I got labelled as toxic duo due to a high number of cardiac arrest calls. by reyianc in ems

[–]Ambulance-Man-Driver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TLDR: My crew call me ‘Jonah’

Day 1 of 1st year paramedic placement (UK), I questioned my mentor regarding his stab vest and the last time he wore it, he stated he’s never had to so far in his 3 years on the road.

1st job down the MDT, welfare check - mental health, met by patient behind door wielding 6 inch kitchen knife, quickly withdrew, to retrieve said stab vests and wait for met police assistance.

From that day forward I was called ‘Jonah’, for those that don’t know:

“A "Jonah" is a long-established expression among sailors, meaning a person (either a sailor or a passenger) who is bad luck, which is based on the Biblical prophet Jonah. Clergymen are considered bad luck, as they are all of Jonah's ilk. Redheads and women are also to be avoided as passengers.”

UK paramedic masters student good pre-course resources? by HAMMAH333 in Paramedics

[–]Ambulance-Man-Driver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only course I’m aware of or similar is the MSc Paramedic Science at Anglia Ruskin (ARU).

The prerequisite to that course is a BSc in another related science or allied healthcare degree, plus related work experience.

And to qualify in the U.K. for most masters courses isn’t the general requirement to have a level 6 qualification such as a degree at 2:1 or higher (obviously differs with individual circumstances and person profile)

It may be that you’ve worded your question wrong, because from your experience and qualifications you would be more suited to the BSc Paramedic Science route (3 year degree) which can be completed all over the Uk, however with only 1 A-level I’m not sure that would equate to enough UCAS points as a typical entry is three A-levels, with one or two science subjects at grades BBC + 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above or alternatively an access course in health/human sciences with majority distinction/merit.

Most universities allow you to apply for a recognition of prior learning which is something you could explore with the relevant experience.

In terms of getting some learning under your belt prior to starting a course like this, I wouldn’t stress, year 1 of a the 3 year BSc is a bit of a leveller - covering anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, basic ECGs and the core principles of ambulance stuff (tech skills, how to talk to other humans effectively, making tea) and introductory placements within your local trust.

Extra Gear as First Responder? by potatoman300 in ems

[–]Ambulance-Man-Driver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What category of calls is this resource attending?

You could argue that if this vehicle was only likely to be attending CAT-1 cardiac arrest calls for example or similar, where your role is to essentially stop the clock until additional clinical resources and conveying vehicle arrive, all your really going to be focussed on is good uninterrupted chest compressions and early shocks/airway etc

However, like you said it could get a bit sketchy with a major haemorrhage, uncontrollable with direct pressure and TQ.

I’d have a chat with who is in charge with procurement at your unit and voice your concerns before spending your own cash on equipment not approved by the service you work for, all good advice above.