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| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:33 pm » thanks to you and Brum for coming onto the Chat Window, great discussions for sure |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:32 pm » Good night |
falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:31 pm » thank you for your attendance Sir, would love to see any photos of your Triumph PI if convenient but good night to you 
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| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:31 pm » Well Question time is now on so I can have a rave and rant lol. Nice talking to you, do it again sometime |
falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:30 pm » haha both of those cars were amazing, in fact in 1976 the MET POLICE bought copious amounts of both 
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| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:28 pm » I certainly do, ex colleague of mine had a 3500S when I had a TRIUMPH 2.5 PI |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:27 pm » well talking of ROVER, I am hoping to come by a P6, remember the old P6 Nicholas? http://www.nationaltraffic.co.uk/p6gallery/ |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:26 pm » Ahhh good luck mate lol. Spend time on my 2 Land rover Discoveries, and generally getting out and about in this wonderful country of ours |
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falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:24 pm » yeah my only answer to that is cycling to work both ways every day
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| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:24 pm » Not really, got a fair DVD collection, but wary of becoming a couch potato lol |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:23 pm » I still love the first one he did, brilliant, any others Nicholas? |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:23 pm » Got all 3 of pirates on DVD, still howl at them, pure genius |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:22 pm » Johnny Depp? I first saw him in "THE NINTH GATE" awesome movie |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:22 pm » Night Brum |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:21 pm » Not recently, just finished after 10 weeks in East of England. Going to see the new Pirates of the Carribbean though |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:21 pm » thanks for coming Brum, I hope the rest of your week pans out!! |
brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:21 pm » sorry guys will have to call it a night, definatley do this again soon though  night both
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| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:20 pm » so have you seen any newish movies lately? I just saw "Predators" for the first time |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:20 pm » They have some funny rules, and it would be interesting to see the HPCs view on it, no doubt it could be construed as bringing the profession into disrepute |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:18 pm » even if it was for alcohol surely the only criteria would be "was the customer over 18" ?? |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:18 pm » I also seem to recall he then took off his uniform and re entered in his underpants and hurled abuse at them - not a good move lol |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:17 pm » I think this related to the purchase of alcohol, I doubt that they would refuse if it was for something to eat, they would be courting a PR disaster |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:15 pm » a couple of years ago a paramedic walked into a TESCO to get a couple of items but was refused his items as he was in uniform, have you heard of this happening since? to me, refusing saleto a medic because they are in uniform is disgusting |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:15 pm » I am unsure, but I understand it can be a hot topic for debate. Probably due to cost. |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:14 pm » so they are being issued? how long have they been handed out? I seem to remember just 1 year ago ambo crews did not have them |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:13 pm » It is a regrettable sign of the times that it is considered necessary to issue them, but again I think the crews need the protection they deserve, it might appear militaristic but then so are combat trousers and boots! |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:10 pm » haha okay then try this, do you think that ambulance crew should be issued stab vests? well should I say "are they issued them at the moment?" |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:10 pm » we could spend all night discussing that, I am probably entering the Victor Meldrew phase of my life, it comes to us all, believe me lol |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:08 pm » who do you blame for these cutbacks tho? |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:08 pm » Typical of the organisational response in all cuts at the present time, get rid of those that do the work, not the well paid and unecessary managers! Sorry, rant over, spent a long time in the job and feel a lot has been wasted. Yep,on facebook group |
falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:06 pm » sheeesh .... are either of you two on Facebook?  have you seen our facebook group ? http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=gro ... 8181582697
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| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:06 pm » brb phone call |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:04 pm » they recon we'll loose them through natural wastage |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:04 pm » terrible decision |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:04 pm » Not shocked, too much emphasis on the touchy touchy feely things these days, we need to get back to the core function, but I fear that it is too late |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:03 pm » ive been las for 12 months, and go out on obs shifts on the road alot. Was a shock to hear, alot more worried faces on the road, especially the older hands |
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falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:02 pm » okeydokey so, a couple of months back we heard that LAS were cutting 560 ambuance crew, were you shocked to hear that? Brum you said you worked on Londom ambo crews, you were LAS?
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| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:02 pm » we also utilise them to assess cat C calls to see if an ambo is required |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:01 pm » gets immediate care to patients, same as the fast response units/rapid response vehicles/motorcycles are all single crewed |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:01 pm » Surely if someone is in a critical condition then single response is better than no response |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:00 pm » yeah but they are SINGLE CREWED, how good can that be? |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:00 pm » Interesting concept, certainly very useful in pedestrianised areas, maybe we could do with more innovative ideas |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:00 pm » they're that great? |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:58 pm » our cycle responders are a fantastic! we use them at heathrow airport, canary wharf, kings cross station, kingston-upon-thames town centre and in the city, absoultely fantastic |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:58 pm » back, afraid it wasnt a cuppa, quick smoke like nicholas lol |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:53 pm » “pedalling paramedics” on bicycles have been in the news over the last 12 months, does your control room assign jobs to them? Nicholas what are your views on biking medics? |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:53 pm » ha ha ha, no, just off for a quick smoke I'm afraid, old school!! |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:52 pm » are you having one Nicholas, Brum makes a bonkers cuppa!! |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:51 pm » are you putting the kettle on Brum if so no sugar for me and strong to middling ta |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:51 pm » sounds good to me but not over generous |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:51 pm » back in a mo guys |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:50 pm » not sure if that applies to the rest of the country |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:50 pm » what should be changing then? |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:50 pm » I feel that the service has lost its direction these days |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:50 pm » ive been out on a truck on a friday night shift in central london, we totted up 15 jobs without a break lol |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:50 pm » oh, didn't know that last bit Brum, is that national? |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:49 pm » I agree, well said Nicholas |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:49 pm » but if the crew miss their break, they get 30 mins off at the end of their shift, the 1st 15 mins being interruptable, and the last 15 being un-interruptable, so they get to go home 15 mins early |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:48 pm » Having seen the amount of work they do, the long shifts, the almost mandatory late finishes, I think it is beholden of every service to ensure their crews get a break! Every administrator,manager etc gets theirs (I know, been there got the T shirt), without the crews the rest would be unemployed |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:48 pm » thats a 12 hour shift , but its hard to get crews back to station for their breaks, i.e if they;re out and about, their break only starts when they get to station, so if they're closest to a job whilst making way back to station they'll get sent on it |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:47 pm » “pedalling paramedics” on bicycles have been in the news over the last 12 months, does your control room assign jobs to them? |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:46 pm » for that applying HOW LONG is the shift? 12 hrs? |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:45 pm » our crews have a 45 min break window every shift, the 1st 30 minutes is un-interruptable, and the last 15 mins is interruptable for Red1 cadiac arrests only |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:45 pm » what do you say Nicholas? should ambo crews have their break every day? |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:44 pm » its not too bad in london, as theres normally another ambulance just round the corner! |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:43 pm » Did 34 years in the service, left as an ops manager, been around a few services, would do it all again |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:42 pm » ah yes you said that your service replaced the amber with 3 new cats, got it now.. oooeeerrrr there have been many newspaper reports on casualties not being dealt with due to ambulance crews "being on break" what is your view on this? |
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brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:42 pm » fantastic job
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| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:41 pm » No probs, got 97% of my strength back, teach all grades from ASW/ECA?ECSW right through to paramedics |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:40 pm » so who do you teach nicholas ? |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:40 pm » sorry to hear that |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:39 pm » Love it, had to retire early due to a stroke, but recovered and now do this because I still enjoy it |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:38 pm » are you enjoying it Nicholas? |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:38 pm » Live in Derbyshire but work in a number of Ambulance trusts |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:37 pm » Those days are over for me, independent clinical tutor now days, miss the job but not the politics that go with it! |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:36 pm » where are you from nicholas ? |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:36 pm » ah no we still have the cat A 8 mins, but the cat b 19 minute respoonse has been replaced wtih a 20 and 30 minute response |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:35 pm » crikey, never a dull moment brum you seem to have moved on to a 20 minute emergency response time rather then 8 minutes, is that right? Nicholas are you on 20 mins or 8 mins for the primary response? |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:34 pm » basically it was someone in devon who was calling for their relative who lives in london, deveon triaged the call through their system, we just take the details and make sure we match the category from the answers they asked the caller |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:33 pm » what was the "Devon ambulance passing call in our area" call? what needed to be done? |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:32 pm » and you pick the rest up as you go along lol |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:32 pm » Hi and thank you. Distinct lack of people on here |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:32 pm » evening nicholas. we dont get involved too much with all the serious medical trainign, we do the obvious cpr, defib first aid on our training, all in all our training was 4 weeks for the medical, computer systems, and the medical dispatch |
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falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:31 pm » no probs, try refreshing it WELCOME Nicholas
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| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:31 pm » sorry for late replies, chat takes ages to update ?! |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:30 pm » as far as i'm aware, we dont get many reports from the scene unless its a nasty job, so all we will normally know is they've been taken to hosp |
| Nicholas « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:30 pm » Evening |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:29 pm » anyway from the way you have listed these calls it is pretty obvious that you certainly have undergone medical training but how does it compare to ambulance crew? half the amount they do? 3/4? the same? |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:28 pm » sheeesh never heard of that, was the guy ok? |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:27 pm » its soeone with an internal defibrillator which had activated |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:24 pm » yeah, good idea, so one of the calls, AICD fired? what was that? |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:24 pm » oops |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:23 pm » + |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:23 pm » saw the medical diary section, and had done a few lists of my calls taken, so thought i'd post it! might be of interest, and so people can see what crap calls we get lol |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:22 pm » cool! here brum what prompted you to list out your 19-07 shift? I have to say it was an interesting read!! |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:22 pm » haha, nothing much just been in the pub most days haha |
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falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:21 pm » so what#re you doing? golf?
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| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:20 pm » yea not too mate mate! on my week off atm, stuck into night shift mode lol |
| falkor « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:19 pm » hey ya, what sort of day have you had Brum? |
| brum « Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:16 pm » ello ello |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 4:01 pm » Out!* |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 4:01 pm » take care, im outta here, dinner time. Delta 26 is closing down. Out1 |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 4:00 pm » just say when and ill do what i can to be here |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:59 pm » lets try it |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:59 pm » 7-8ish maybe |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:59 pm » maybe a slightly later time will get more people in |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:59 pm » take care gents, we should do this again soon |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:59 pm » catch you later! |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:59 pm » have a good eve both of you |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:58 pm » time flies when your having fun |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:58 pm » thanks to you UKmedic1 a great chat session for sure |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:58 pm » I have to say I had not realised we have been an hour! |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:58 pm » well good luck with the exam... |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:58 pm » good luck my friend, take care |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:57 pm » no problem....eighter this or study for my a+p exam on saturday :p |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:57 pm » well can I say a big thank you to Skipper and ukMedic1 for allocating their time and effort to this chat session today, it has been most illuminating, I certainly bow to the expertise and experience put over in the answers this hour, thanks again gents, much appreciated |
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falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:56 pm » yeah I thought I spotted you ukM
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| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:56 pm » Keith Wesley as a corporate sponsor is a personal friend... |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:56 pm » looking at the site there are a few familiar names... |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:55 pm » damn good idea, will deffo have a look |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:54 pm » http://chroniclesofems.com/entertainmen ... es-of-ems/ link to the pilot where mark glencorse from new castle travels to work with justing schorr from sffd |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:53 pm » well its basically theres two paramedic bloggers one in newcastle one in san fransisco, they decided to do exhances and see how each others services worked and what one service could do that worked in the other etc, since then its snowballed, theres a tv series on the cards, they plan to travel all over the us and europe and try to better ems service through these exchanges etc |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:51 pm » chronicles of ems? sounds like a movie with a bloke with funny eyes |
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Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:51 pm »
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| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:51 pm » There is more than one chronicles of EMS... |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:51 pm » :p |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:51 pm » age before beauty, you go first |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:50 pm » no problem |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:50 pm » sorry Skipper we crossed at he same second |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:50 pm » so how long have LAS had airwave? what make of radio was in use before that? any problems with airwave? |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:50 pm » do you guys know about chronicles of ems??? |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:49 pm » yes well documented I think |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:49 pm » I blame facebook! |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:49 pm » I think that the drop in forums of this type is fairly universal... |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:49 pm » Not sure how we get them tho - it seems some come and go... others never find us... |
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falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:49 pm » yeah too right, how do we do that again?
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| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:48 pm » More people? |
ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:48 pm » If i could find a way of making the pages smell as the info went out of date.... 
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| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:48 pm » okeydokey, fair comment, let's talk forum facilities, what do you like that's here already and what would you like to see on here, that isn't on here yet? |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:48 pm » that reminds me i must go back an read his blog havnt read it in ages |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:48 pm » Always a problem with books like that is that the info in them is only correct at the time of writing... |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:47 pm » well it's a top seller on Amazon so he must be rich |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:47 pm » Since he works for me, I had better say I like it... |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:46 pm » i liked it falk, got mine signed by stuart, its not 100% relevant here but some handy tips bot new and old medics can take from it |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:45 pm » let's talk books "The Street Medics Survival Guide" is one year old today, do you rate it? |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:45 pm » havnt been to the cinema since september |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:45 pm » me eighter |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:45 pm » you are a aworkahlioc ukM - top man!! |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:45 pm » I haven't made it to the cinema this year! |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:45 pm » when did I last get to enjoy a film... |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:44 pm » hehe, here any fave movies at this time? what was the last film that you thoroughly enjoyed? |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:44 pm » ill thanks falk, ill skip the prunes mammy skipper has dinner on |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:43 pm » mmm pork scratchings... thanks |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:43 pm » they complain to the service, and to the HPC |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:43 pm » i come accross a few medics in theatre doing placement to keep up to standard with intubation |
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falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:43 pm » 1 magners and 1 cocoa cola, shaken not stirred plus Pork scratchings for you ukM and as requested dried prunes for you Skipper
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| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:43 pm » we get quite a few that are nothing short of personal attacks... |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:43 pm » ah thanks ukm, same here phecc (hpc) audit patient care reports and will direct medic to take more training or maybe do a hospital placement where they can practice the skill alot |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:42 pm » complaints |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:42 pm » yes - we are audited on all extended skills, and are expected to develop a remedial plan if we dont get a chance to use certain skills |
falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:42 pm » so what is ambulance crew's biggest fear out there? assault? exposure to infection? what are they truly worried about? 
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| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:41 pm » probably beyond in some fields.. |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:41 pm » ukm are you monitiored for what intervention you preform and dont preform and if you dont use it a certain amount of times you have to go back to do refresher training?? |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:40 pm » cor glad to hear you say that ukM, must be pretty near Drs by now |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:40 pm » there is also the problem of exposure - how often will you use a new skill? |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:40 pm » probably not a lot... |
falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:39 pm » ambulance crew have seen a revolution in training and responsibility since the stoneage 1960s, surely they must now be at a saturation level? how much more training and responsibility can ambulance crew take? 
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| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:39 pm » yep need to recheck the nuts after about 10-15miles, not ideal when youre blueing it to a call |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:38 pm » A lot of tyre companies say not to push it for 30 miles or so after changing a wheel... |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:38 pm » but if five minutes later you are pushing it to its limits.... |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:38 pm » oh well if were going alcoholic a magners for me please |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:38 pm » our ambo has a spare but no jack or spanner, we just give the aa a bell or else theres a fast fit opposite the fire station where we park it |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:37 pm » changing the tyre is not so bad... |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:37 pm » true so true ok umm lager then !! |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:37 pm » bit warm for cocoa... |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:37 pm » god who can't change a sodding tyre now? I do not believe this |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:37 pm » if not tea, 3 sugars please |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:36 pm » any coca cola falk?? |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:36 pm » there is also the risk involved in changing the tyre correctly... |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:36 pm » oh I am sorry I haven't even offered the Jaffa Cakes, in amongst the excitement, umm ukM cocoa for you I believe and Skipper lukewarm Tizer for you? |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:36 pm » We don't carry spares, as the space can be better used... |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:36 pm » Loads of debate about what to do with flat tyres... |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:35 pm » where a life is at immediate risk, or where only minor treatment / support is needed |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:35 pm » the ambulance crew called a tow truck and that's nuts |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:35 pm » mostly in the two extreemes of the spectrum... |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:35 pm » im sure theyll be more prominent after the investigation i link will be completed |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:35 pm » Cars / bikes / cylces all have a role to play... |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:35 pm » distinct from CPIs (Clinical performance indicators ) which measure what we do and the difference it makes... |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:34 pm » an ambo car had a tyre let down the other day |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:34 pm » KPIs are generally about times and availability... |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:34 pm » ah right, im not sure how thats recorded here, im not in dfb or hse, i work for private medic company and a vol so were not bound by performance indicators are is mostly event cover we do |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:34 pm » and then get the political clout to get something done about it |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:33 pm » If they are all stuck with patients at the hospital, then you can clearly show that your response times are being affected by others |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:33 pm » what are KPIs on single manned ambo BIKES? I was going to ask you about the single manned cars but heeeey |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:33 pm » If the time to get a vehicle moving is long, then look where the vehicles are. |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:33 pm » oh sure |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:32 pm » Such as time to answer a call, time to get a vehicle moving, time to scene... |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:32 pm » what be them?? |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:32 pm » can you give an example of one ukM? |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:32 pm » Key Performance Indicators... |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:31 pm » KPI's??? |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:31 pm » If you show that the reason is outside your control - such as hospital delays - then start complaining |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:31 pm » yikes it looks like a TANK, yeah with you now Skip |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:31 pm » If you don't hit a target, examine why... |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:30 pm » Hey skipper - don't be afraid of KPIs - make them work for you.... |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:30 pm » the rig in ukmedics link |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:30 pm » than what? I lost the thead of this |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:30 pm » jaysus, ive seen houses smaller than that |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:29 pm » chevvys? |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:29 pm » I spend a week working in Austin - Just fell in love with thier vehicles! |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:29 pm » disgusting but then again immigration is rampant so what she we expect |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:28 pm » have a look at : http://atcemsce.org/home/index.php?opti ... &Itemid=28 |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:28 pm » if eighter of you are ever bored give this a read http://www.medicalindependent.ie/page.a ... _emergency |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:28 pm » just mst are built for big american roads, so would not cope with London streets... |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:28 pm » according to the nursing union in my local hospital and the one where i do placement last night there were 33patients on trolleys in a&e |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:27 pm » If you want a really nice vehicle there are much better than the Chevy... |
falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:27 pm » what is your take on single manned accident "cars"? 
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| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:27 pm » that whole thing makes me wince |
| Skipper « Thu May 20, 2010 3:26 pm » ah see in my vol we dont ask for bandages back just ask ambo crew if they have any spare to give us since we buy our own kit or else pilfer from a&e if we transport |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:26 pm » We now report them as serious untoward incidents if the crew wait over an hour - it upsets the hospitals, but seems to be reducing the delays |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:26 pm » too many people flooding them |
| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:26 pm » Hospital delays are a nightmare... |
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falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:25 pm » chevvys!!
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| ukmedic1 « Thu May 20, 2010 3:25 pm » We need someone to build ambulances from scratch again... |
| falkor « Thu May 20, 2010 3:25 pm » oh god that reminds me of the St Johns lot wanting their bandages back, bad memories |
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