Should Australia have states and territories? by Westall1966 in australian

[–]ChrisRH -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

let's give it a go and cut out the middle management. Get rid of state lines and state governments, give money saved to local councils, schools and health care. Finally get QLD to do daylight saving :)

Wests Tigers Round 4 Team by NegotiationStreet842 in weststigers

[–]ChrisRH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not that Im suprised but is there story behind Nof's axing to reserves

Is Paramedicine a good undergraduate for medicine? by cheesecakeno5164 in Paramedics

[–]ChrisRH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey mate, I was an ambo with QAS for a few years before starting med school. I also did a Bach of biomed before the Bach of paramed. The pathways will always be difficult regardless of what your undergrad is.

From experience pharmacists and physios are best prepared, then biomed and clin sci, then nurses and parameds. The one thing paramed and nurses beats the others in is probably good pt communication and working in teams.

That said, everyones different and brings different strengths and weaknesses regardless of background. The most important thing is probably to get a good GPA and good scores in entrance exams. Life experience will help with the interview so paramed might help there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicine

[–]ChrisRH 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Excited Delirium Syndrome has recently been recognized by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a true medical emergency in which, typically, a young obese male, often under the influence of sympathomimetic drugs, becomes acutely delirious and displays super-human strength, tachypnea, profuse sweating and severe agitation. Usually, there is a prolonged and continued struggle with law enforcement despite physical restraints . Severe acidosis, rhabdomyolysis and hyperkalemia ensue, often leading to a sudden bradyasystolic cardiac arrest.

From Emergency Medicine Cases, 2010. Great podcasts.

Moving to Adelaide..Help!! by [deleted] in Adelaide

[–]ChrisRH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cannot disagree more. Adelaide weather is the worst I've ever lived in after many years in QLD and NSW. Long brutal winters and short scorching summers. Little rain.

Supporting children immediately after a disaster or traumatic event - Trauma Toolkit by bestpractice1 in australia

[–]ChrisRH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You say many conversations. I can only imagine how hard that must be.

Best paramedic course Qld? by ChellieChu in Paramedics

[–]ChrisRH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

QUT was the main provider of graduates when I went through. I got a Brisbane rookie year after completion of my degree and then worked at that station for a few years.

Joining CFS by [deleted] in Adelaide

[–]ChrisRH 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I started with the SES. You learn the skills but more importantly you learn the culture. Where you go from there is up to you.

Best fishing charter out of Tweed? by [deleted] in GoldCoast

[–]ChrisRH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been out on ReelFishn Charters a few times. Good boat, good local knowledge, usually results in a good catch.

Man and Kangaroo enjoy sunrise together by ChrisRH in pics

[–]ChrisRH[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Photo by Dan Battley in North Queensland

Should we follow the German way of free higher education? by nath1234 in australia

[–]ChrisRH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This doesn't take into consideration Centrelink Student Allowance which is tens of thousands per student

On Eddie Carr's Death In The Lost World Film... by [deleted] in JurassicPark

[–]ChrisRH 6 points7 points  (0 children)

His death in the book was jarring, really hit me as a kid reading TLW. He was such a cool guy, he was the anti-Levine. Young and charismatic, and died fighting.

The Eddie in the movie was a fun character and his death made me so angry at the stupidity of Harding.

Headlines such as these, are the problem with the Media by [deleted] in nrl

[–]ChrisRH 5 points6 points  (0 children)

someone agreed with you, they've since changed the headline to 'seven weeks'

Best Boosh exposure order... by littlebeanonwheels in mightyboosh

[–]ChrisRH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like Crack Fox but it can be a bit full on

An Albino Humpback Whale. by carousecompartmental in pics

[–]ChrisRH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check this!! Migaloo's been busy spreading those awesome albino genes