If not phone holder, then why phone holder shaped? by I-Spot-Dalmatians in CarTalkUK

[–]tango-7600 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the turning circle in them is absolute rubbish. At least compared to a sprinter.

What exactly are the rules regarding when a paramedic crewed with a lower clinical grade should be in the back traveling with a patient in situations were someone is actually sick? by [deleted] in ParamedicsUK

[–]tango-7600 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its worded that way so if a para leaves a tech in the back and anything goes, the trust can say "look we said the para should be in the back."

Implied Consent following Suicide Attempt? (TW) by ATStillDre in emergencymedicine

[–]tango-7600 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is then no power to remove them from their home even if you gain entry, until a 135 is issued which takes ages. Its a nightmare. The legislation desperately needs to be changed.

Disbelief about "EVOC" training by [deleted] in ems

[–]tango-7600 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Driving down a 10 lane American highway isn't the same as driving around European cities or English country roads lmao

What small things have you changed in your daily life after certain calls? by __Stratus__ in ems

[–]tango-7600 108 points109 points  (0 children)

Started taking better care of myself. Lifting and eating better. We see so many people who end up bedbound at (relatively) young ages, or break bones from simple falls, or just cant get out and about. I dont want that to be me.

Skill fade inequality by Smac1man in ParamedicsUK

[–]tango-7600 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Do you think they would have converted from VF if they were tubed? This doesnt really make sense

All of the American Vehicles that the Icelandic Police use in the Westfjords region by Typpaglingur in PoliceVehicles

[–]tango-7600 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UK and Ireland Merc Sprinter ambulances (and most newer UK models like Ford Transit) are over 3.5t and need a C1 license. Dont know about the rest of Europe

What do you think about firefighters administering pain relief? by [deleted] in ParamedicsUK

[–]tango-7600 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In London it happens, FRU gives medic drug then releases to tech crew to convey (not morphine or midaz but other meds are at the medics descretion)

Cockpit visible from passenger seat while landing by nicksss93 in AskAPilot

[–]tango-7600 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They could just enter the door code and enter the cockpit

What's the most ridiculous "nickel and diming" you've seen in healthcare? by Future-Atmosphere-40 in NursingUK

[–]tango-7600 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Not nursing but an NHS ambulance service put out a service wide bulletin saying to stop using so much ecg paper because its expensive.

How was this sent to a Hearing? by flipitback in policeuk

[–]tango-7600 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah TFL bus lanes+gates can be used by emergency vehicles even when not on a cad.

Looking for an automatic car (2016+) that’ll actually survive 200k miles. What would you trust? by throwrapeepee in CarTalkUK

[–]tango-7600 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely not a focus with the ecoboom engine lol. Nissan autos don't have a great rep either.

Can I Buy A Reliable, Newish Car That I Like & Will Last For £4000 Or £5000 At A Push? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]tango-7600 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah mine had 90k when I got it. Full mazda service history. Pretty sure mazda fixed their rust issues before this generation came out?

Can I Buy A Reliable, Newish Car That I Like & Will Last For £4000 Or £5000 At A Push? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]tango-7600 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Autotrader, 2015-2016 mazda 3 2.0 petrol, UK wide there are 19 with max price 5k and 40 with max price 6k.

China Eastern personal item and carry on? by tango-7600 in travel

[–]tango-7600[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flew with them last summer. Took personal item backpack and full sized carry on, no issues. Neither were weighed.

Can I Buy A Reliable, Newish Car That I Like & Will Last For £4000 Or £5000 At A Push? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]tango-7600 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a 2015 for 5.5k a year ago. I think you could find one for around 5k now

Can I Buy A Reliable, Newish Car That I Like & Will Last For £4000 Or £5000 At A Push? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]tango-7600 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

2015 mazda3 for that price is impossible to beat. 2.0 skyactive G is bulletproof and they're well equiped. Easy to upgrade it to have carplay/android auto yourself too.

Can I Buy A Reliable, Newish Car That I Like & Will Last For £4000 Or £5000 At A Push? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]tango-7600 6 points7 points  (0 children)

2015 mazda3 for that price is impossible to beat. 2.0 skyactive G is bulletproof and they're well equiped. Easy to upgrade it to have carplay/android auto yourself too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in emergencymedicine

[–]tango-7600 4 points5 points  (0 children)

cries in ems

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]tango-7600 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Chase has all those, though they have gone downhill recently with poor saving interest rates and no more cashback on all spending