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9 The Use of Polyvinyl Chloride Film
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EDITOR’S COMMENT Welcome to this issue of AUK. I sincerely hope you all had a good Christmas and got to spend some quality time with your friends and families, though I know just how busy a period it was and some of you will have worked while the parties went on without you.
There is something quite motivational, in a New Yearsie sort of way, in reading news of developments from around the country, so whilst there is so much I could comment on in this edition, quite apart from the elephant in the room elections, dispute and the NHS targets or should I say missed targets, I’m staying positive. There apparently is a hero out there... For anyone who read my last discourse you’ll understand what I mean and I say it’s about time to put sense back into decisions. Whilst I appreciate that this may not be everyone’s view of extended triage prior to dispatch (the R1/R2 change pilot) and there’s enough comment about potentially negative patient impact out there, I think that this is a step towards intelligent use of scarce resources. That said I believe it’s a plan that needs careful monitoring and fairly robust appraisal. We already know that many ‘red’ calls aren’t really when you actually meet the patient and it would be a shame if truly needy patients had to wait longer, but the fact remains, it is change and change is good (I wish I could have that in neon!). For better or worse it stimulates discussion and analysis of the status quo and questions the truth of our belief in how or why we do things. I purposely avoid the political agenda and that’s mainly because as I write this I’m on my way to meet members of all the parties who share a common view on things that really matter, saving lives and ensuring everyone learns the important skills before leaving school. A little bit more on that inside but here’s the thing, it is one more example of the passion and care we have for people and the diverse ways we find to deliver our services a million miles away from the transport ‘box’ we once occupied. So with that thought in mind here’s a question, at the start of the year, everyone makes resolutions about diet and exercise, what would the effect be if each of us thought about just one thing that we could do to improve the care we give or find a different way of delivering it. I suspect the results would be phenomenal and there’s definitely enough intelligence, drive and resourcefulness in our profession to achieve anything we set our minds to. So for 2015 I have one thought for you, shamelessly borrowed from someone far cleverer than me but no point re-inventing the wheel, Joel Barker said “vision without action is merely a dream, action without vision just passes the time, but vision with action can change the world.” We all have a vision of the perfect ambulance service we want to work in, make it your resolution to start the actions that are needed to make it a reality.
Sam English, Co-Editor Ambulance UK
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“vision without action is merely a dream, action without vision just passes the time, but vision with action can change the world”
This first issue of the year is always interesting in a reflective sort of way, reading news line I spotted someone I trained many years ago who’s now soaring at dizzy heights whilst I remain firmly and for some as yet undiagnosed reason, stuck to the ground. It makes you wonder about the intrinsic motivation that some people have to drive things forward and whether we all have it inside but can’t find a way to release it. I’ll probably never see the Queens medal (but sincere congratulations to those that do) but I do try to do what I can for the profession and in my own small corner of the UK new things are happening.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING ACROSS THE POND? COMMUNITY RESPONDERS – THE NEXT STEP? We are all now familiar with the Community Responder – a volunteer trained by their local Ambulance Service to attend emergency calls near to where they live or work. Despatched to life threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrests their primary role is to reach the patient very quickly, then to stabilise their condition and in doing so, keep the patient alive until the ambulance crew arrive. Community Responders are now a feature of every UK Ambulance Service fulfilling a valuable role. But are they being used to their full potential? I ask the question after a friend in the United States introduced me to the existence of their Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT). The first recorded instances of widespread local volunteer emergency responders in the US was in Los Angeles in 1985 when the concept was
Obviously, in order to be able to undertake the duties required CERT
supported and developed by the LA Fire Department who recognised
volunteers have to complete a rigorous training programme. Aspects
the need for preparing citizens to take care of themselves and others
of the training Minor varies from state to state depending on what
after a disaster.
best suits each community but the following units make up the recommended core curriculum.
In 1989 Local volunteers where enlisted to assist the San Francisco Fire Department run hoses from a fireboat to fire fighters ashore during
Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness. This includes indentifying local threats,
the Loma Prieta earthquake and by 1993 the US Federal Emergency
disaster impact, and preparedness concepts. The CERT concept and
Management Agency (FEMA) had made the CERT programme
organisation are discussed together with the local laws applicable to
available nationwide. The 9/11 attack on New York together with other
volunteers in each particular jurisdiction.
major incidents such as the San Diego Cedar Fire of 2003 resulted in hundreds of volunteers offering to help the emergency services in any
Unit 2: Fire Safety – Covers the chemistry of fires including fire
way they could.
suppressions strategies, assessing a situation and the safe use of extinguishers to deal with a small fire.
The role of CERT is to train civilians to undertake many of the ‘routine’ tasks required during an emergency thereby releasing the highly trained
Unit 3: Medical- Part 1. Cert volunteers are taught to diagnose and
emergency personnel to concentrate on the more technical, complex
treat airway obstructions, bleeding and shock and to use simple triage
and demanding roles they are trained for.
and rapid treatment techniques.
CERT personnel receive training to fulfil roles such as data gathering,
Unit 4: Medical – Part 2. Covers Mass Casualty triage, helping to
simple fire fighting tasks such as turning off gas and electricity supplies,
establish a treatment area and performing basic first aid in a safe and
light search and rescue, triage and first aid. As the incident progresses
sanitary manner. In many states CPR training is also included.
they can be used to assist in the evacuation of residents or to help set Unit 5: Search and Rescue - Volunteers are taught search and rescue planning, search techniques, rescue techniques and, of course, rescuer FEMA recommends that a CERT Team consists of ten members led by
safety.
the Team Leader. All team members receive the same level of training which means that at each incident the first CERT team member arriving
Unit 6: Disaster psychology – Covers signs and symptoms that might
can become the team leader for that incident. An initial assessment
be experienced by the disaster victim and worker.
in liaison with the emergency services ensures that the team leader becomes aware of the potential logistical requirements in terms of water,
Unit 7: Course review and exercise – Volunteers review their
food, medical supplies, transportation etc and he/she can then begin
answers from their examination and practice the skills they have learnt.
to determine how the CERT Team members can assist the emergency
Successful volunteers receive a certificate of completion and some may
services and local authorities meet those requirements.
continue their training to become a certified First Responder or an EMT.
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In some states an additional unit covering terrorism is included. Participants learn how terrorists may select targets and what weapons may be used with a CBRN element included. A tabletop exercise is then usually conducted. Each unit of CERT training is delivered by professional responders or other experts in the relevant subject. This is done to a/ help build unity between the volunteers and the professional emergency responders and b/ to make the professionals aware of the level and credibility of training given to the CERT volunteers. In common with UK Community Responders CERT volunteers are also active in raising funds for emergency response equipment in their local community. In addition, however, they also provide first aid and crowd control at local community events and participate in disaster response exercises. While responding CERT volunteers are classed as temporary volunteer government works and in some states are eligible for workers compensation for any injuries incurred whilst responding. So are our own Community Responders being used to their full potential or should we in the UK consider extending their role? It is clear that there are some tasks that our responders undertake that CERT volunteers do not – the use of a defibrillator is but one example. However my years as an Emergency Planner taught me that the first few hours of a major incident represented the highest risk of the emergency services being overwhelmed. So is the availability of a cadre of well trained and motivated individuals at least worth considering? References: FEMA: http://www.fema.gov/community-emergency-response-teams LAFD: http://www.cert-la.com San Diego FD: http://www.sandiego.gov/fire/services/cert
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FEATURE
THE USE OF POLYVINYL CHLORIDE FILM (CLINGFILM) WITH BURN INJURY IN THE PRE HOSPITAL SETTING - THE CLEAR FACTS Patrick M. Bourke is a Director and Educator with the Severe Burns Life Support Foundation (SBLS) Ken W. Dunn is a FRCS, Burn Centre, University Hospital South Manchester (UK) Reprinted by kind permission of the Journal of Paramedic Practice UK
Abstract:
of the public may not be the most efficient or effective (more than likely the case with children and the elderly), as their burn injuries continue to
Responding to burn patients within the pre-hospital setting, “stop the burning process, cool the burn injury, assess and then cover” is the recommended management procedure included in the standard trauma protocol pathway, endorsed by international burn associations throughout the world. However, the introduction of the use of polyvinyl chloride film (clingfilm) in the pre-hospital setting continues to generate considerable confusion among emergency medical and rescue practitioners responding to burn injured patients. The use of polyvinyl chloride film (clingfilm) does have a supportive role in burn injury management - just not in the immediate phase of emergency burn care.
damage their integumentary structure. All of the above will continue until your arrival on scene, when they expect from the moment of your arrival onward, everything is going to get better. Responding to burn patients within the Pre-Hospital setting “Stop the burning process, cool the burn injury, assess and then cover” is the recommended management procedure included in the standard trauma protocol pathway, endorsed by International Burn Associations throughout the world, and is clearly referenced and evidenced in current burn injury protocol training manuals and clinical research papers. BUT - The introduction of the use of Polyvinyl Chloride Film (Clingfilm) in the Pre-Hospital setting continues to generate considerable confusion
This paper provides an overview of the clinically evidenced pathway for the potential use of polyvinyl chloride film (clingfilm) as advocated by leading international emergency burn care and trauma associations.
among Emergency Medical and Rescue Practitioners responding to burn injured patients - “Do I put clingfilm on first”? “Do I put it on after”? “Do I put one layer on top of the other”? “Do I wrap it around the burn injury and how many times”? “Do I use strips”? “Can I layer the strips” “Will it stay on if it is windy”? “Will it stay on if I wrap the patient in warm blankets?” “Can I use it on the head and face?” “Can I use it on the groin
Key words:
region?” “How do I use it for hand burns?” “What happens if it shrinks onto the burn injury” “This is how we were told to do it” “I have never
Emergency burn care, polyvinyl chloride film, stop, cool, dressing,
been trained on its use” “We were told to use it because it is cheaper
training.
and will save money for the ambulance service” etc.
Serious burn injuries are devastating events that leave patients with
The use of polyvinylchloride film (clingfilm) does have a supportive
long term physical and psychological challenges that are recognised
role in burn injury management - just not in the immediate phase of
by paramedics worldwide as one of the most horrific and challenging
emergency burn care.
injuries known to the emergency medical and rescue services. [1] authors G. Wilson FRCS and G. French Senior House Officer. Burns
are extremely expensive for their local health care system to repair
Unit, City Hospital, Nottingham (UK); [2].
and support, as they progress through the burn care system towards repatriation with their families, hopefully with a positive re-introduction
Plasticised polyvinylchloride as a temporary dressing for burns
into civilian life.
In the research abstract they state; “Plasticised polyvinylchloride film has been used in this burns unit for a long
At the time of incident, a burn injured patient may be severely stressed,
time for dressings before the ward round, before surgery, and when the
possibly going into shock (depending on the source and severity of the
burned patient is transferred from the casualty department to the burns unit.
burn injury), in considerable pain (both physical and psychological).
Plasticised polyvinylchloride film is easy to use, safe, and causes no pain.
Their current method of assisted cooling by family, friends or members
Most importantly, in the present financial climate, it is cheap”.
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In 1987 the use of clingfilm gained early research exposure by the Burn injured patients who enter the In Hospital management pathway,
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FEATURE Uses We have used plasticised polyvinylchloride in three circumstances: For the ward roundThis burns unit has a policy of dressing all burns except those on the face. When a wound is to be viewed on the doctors’ round there may be some delay before it is seen, particularly if there are several dressings for the nurses to take down. A sheet of polyvinylchloride film is wrapped around the wound and sealed to itself. Before operationIf a burns dressing has been inspected on the morning of surgery or if the dressings are particularly offensive and the patient is to be bathed before the operation the wound is wrapped in polyvinyl chloride and left undisturbed until the patient is anaesthetised. Transfer of burns patientsFor the past 12 months the burns of patients who have been transferred from the region’s casualty departments have been dressed with plasticised polyvinylchloride. [2] In 2004, a well referenced clinical research paper by K. Allison and K. Porter. Consensus on the prehospital approach to burns patient management [3]. Specifically mentions that the use of polyvinyl chloride film (clingfilm) is for potential use after the burn injury has been effectively cooled; (Note: This paper is quoted as a reference support document [ref#771] to the current UK Ambulance Services (JRCALC) Guidelines V1.2 2013).
STOP THE BURNING PROCESS The burning process should be stopped/ extinguished and the patient should be removed from the burning source etc [3]. COOL THE BURN WOUND There is often confusion over this process and how long it should last for. It is suggested that the ambulance service despatch system will advise the ‘‘999’’ caller to cool the burn area for up to 10 minutes. Cool running tap water is sufficient and ice cold water should not be used etc [3].
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DRESSINGS Dressings are important to help the patient’s pain control and to keep the burnt area clean. The burnt area should be covered with a cellophane type wrap Clingfilm, remembering the possible constricting effect of wrapping; smaller pieces are perhaps better than circumferential sheet. The patient should be wrapped up in blankets or a duvet etc [3].
The Management of Burns and Scalds in Primary Care manual (2007) [5] published by the New Zealand Guideline Group and endorsed by the Australian and New Zealand Burn Association (ANZBA) (also referenced by the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee JRCALC Guidelines V1.2 2013 [ref#757]), dedicates a complete page to the use of Polyvinyl Chloride Film (clingfilm) for use with burn injuries.
Chapter 2 (pages 31-33) First Aid; Begins with the internationally recognised burn injury pathway of stopping the burning process and cooling, which is supported with evidential statements covering almost three pages. This in turn leads on to initial coverings after the cooling process is complete. Polyvinyl chloride film (clingfilm) Recommendations Following cooling, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film may be used as a temporary cover prior to hospital assessment. It should be applied by persons knowledgeable in its use. PVC film should be layered onto the wound and not applied circumferentially around a limb. Good practice point: PVC film should not be used as a substitute for a dressing product. “It should be applied by persons knowledgeable in its use” This statement alone raises a further issue, if you are currently being encouraged to employ the use of polyvinyl chloride film (clingfilm) for immediate emergency burn management in the pre hospital setting; Are you trained on its correct use and timing to ensure best possible outcome for your burn patient? Two of the world’s most renowned burn care associations, The Australian and New Zealand Burn Association (ANZBA) and the British Burn Association (BBA) formed an alliance to advance the standards of burn care in their respective regions, by sharing a common understanding and teaching through their internationally recognized burn course, the “Emergency Management of Severe Burns UK Course Pre Reading” (EMSB) [4] which is taught throughout the United Kingdom. This emergency burn course is considered one of the very best available to educate Emergency Department (ED) nurses and doctors onward into theatre. Under chapter 7 (page 53), Management of the burn wound, “First Aid” it is clear that the recommended pathway is concurrent with international thinking. i.e. Stop the Burning Process, Cooling the Burn Surface and then into Early Management; In preparation for transport the patient may need a dressing on the burn wound. Depending on the time between injury and transport and the expected time taken during the transport process, it may be necessary to apply something more that simply wrapping the area in a clean cloth. Plastic clingfilm can be used and is particularly useful in children because it limits evaporation and, hence, heat loss. The Victorian Adult Burns Service, Alfred Hospital Melbourne Australia and the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne Australia: [9] perform first aid for burns as per the ANZBA Guidelines and indicate after cooling, cover the wound with a sterile dressing, use clean plastic film wrap if no dressings are available. Cover the Burn: Where the surface is blistered and/or raw, the wound should be covered with a dressing. In the absence of any wound dressings, cover the wound with plastic film wrap or clean cloth to keep the burn wound clean until definitive management can occur. Plastic film wrap is a suitable dressing for patients being transferred to the burn service within 6 hours. Avoid wrapping affected area circumferentially with plastic film wrap as this can have a tourniquet effect as oedema worsens.
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FEATURE In 2009 The British Medical Journal (BMJ) published a further article “Emergency and early management of burns and scalds” [6] written by three eminent authors; Stuart Enoch, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester (UK) - Amit Roshan, Cambridge University Hospital, Cambridge (UK) - Mamta Shah, Central Manchester and Manchester Childrens Hospital, Manchester (UK). In this article under the heading “how should major burns be managed?” they reference “Box 3” indicating a consensus summary on first aid management (pre hospital care) for burns; Box 3. Consensus guidelines for prehospital management of burns Approach with care and call for help Stop the burning process Help the person to “drop and roll” if the clothing is alight Turn the power off if electricity is involved Assess patient as per guidelines for emergency management of severe burns (see box 4) and manage appropriately Cool the area but prevent hypothermia Assess burn severity Cover or dress the area with clingfilm or cellophane Suspect inhalation injury in burns sustained in an enclosed area, facial burns, or when nasal hair has been singed. Early intubation may be needed if there is evidence of inhalation injury Cannulate and administer fluids (Hartmann’s solution or Ringer’s lactate) Provide adequate analgesia Transfer to appropriate hospital or burns care centre It also shows that the recommended pathway for immediate emergency burn care management is to stop the burning process, cool the burn injury, and then after cooling, cover if required, with clingfilm. In the interest of their patients, emergency medical practitioners around the world strive to be the very best in their chosen field of emergency medicine. To maintain these standards, they must continue to study and up skill regularly with the best available resources of teaching and learning. There are numerous recognised advanced trauma and paramedic manuals published by international authors who continue to excel in their field of emergency medicine; Trauma Care by Greaves, Porter and Garner. 2009, [8] is one such manual being referenced by paramedics and advanced clinicians on a regular basis to further their skill set.
2014 (current international burn care protocols) Globally, current recommended burn management protocols remain the same, in Wounds international, [8] an online practice based journal for clinicians worldwide, it is shown, under the top ten tips on
NHS UK [10] online advisory website under Treating burns and scalds the following pathway is recommended: Stop the burning process, Remove any clothing and jewellery, Cool the burn, Keep the patient warm, and followed by; Cover the burn with clingfilm. NHS Direct Wales [11] advisory website under Burns and Scalds a similar pathway is advocated: Immediately get the person away from the heat source, Cool the burn, Remove any clothing and jewellery, Make sure the patient is kept warm, and Cover the burn by placing a layer of clingfilm over it. JRCALC - Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee and the University of Warwick. NHS Association of Ambulance Chief Executives. UK Ambulance Services. Clinical Practice Guidelines 2013 V1.2 (latest edition). [12] The use of Clingfilm for burns as directed by the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC) 2013 guidelines (V1.2) in the management pathway of a Burn Injured Patient in the Pre Hospital setting is as follows; Pages 240/241 Burns and Scalds (Adults) table 4.25 Assessment and Management of Burns and Scalds in Adults (pages 243/244 children). Over the two pages there are 16 steps laid out for the correct pathway of burn injured patient management; after the assessment (first 3 points)....... 4. Oxygen, 5. Cool/irrigate the burn with copious amounts of water for a maximum of 20 minutes... Gel based dressings may be used but water treatment is preferred. 6. Assess burn size 7. Dress the burn Use small sheets of clingfilm – do not wrap around limbs but layer the film. In the absence of clingfilm use a wet non adherent dressing. NB. Do not apply creams/ointments; they interfere with the assessment process. 8. Fluid resuscitation, 9. Wheezing, 10. Assess the need for analgesia, 11. Documentation, 12. Transfer to further care etc. It is clearly shown that Clingfilm (Dress the burn - number 7) may be used AFTER THE BURN INJURY HAS BEEN COOLED (number 5) Within the same manual under Update Analysis (xxvii); the duration of irrigation of burns with water has changed to 20 – 30 minutes; irrigation can be undertaken up to three hours post injury. Water gel dressings are advocated in absence of water for irrigation. (JRCALC CPG 2013 Update analysis xxvii).
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In this Trauma Care manual - Chapter 20, [7].under the heading Injuries due to burns and cold (223-225) on page 224 under First Aid the same pathway is advocated, safety, stop the burning process, cooling followed by covering/dressing. “At the point of injury, the burning process should be stopped as quickly as possible by removing the patient from the source, smothering, “drop and roll” or irrigation. The wound should be cooled, ideally under running water for 10-20 minutes. This acts as an analgesic and decreases the inflammatory reaction associated with the injury. Clingfilm is ideal as a non-stick, temporary dressing prior to transfer.
the management of burn wounds; Tip number 5 Dressing Selection for Burn Wounds: The following dressings should be considered when managing burns: “Use clingfilm if transferring to a burns unit as a temporary dressing. It should be remembered that clingfilm should be only one layer thick and never used on face burns”.
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FEATURE The papers, training manual references and clinical practice guidelines (CPG) referenced in this document show clearly the recommended clinically evidenced pathway for the use of polyvinyl chloride film (Clingfilm), should it be required, for the secondary management of burn wounds and onward transfer to a higher clinical intervention, and suggest that polyvinyl chloride film (clingfilm) should not be used as a substitute for a dressing product. Once this confusion has been addressed, and the correct clinical pathway evidenced to the satisfaction of all, the following concerns, relating the use of clingfilm in the immediate stage for emergency burn management should also be considered: Were the burn injuries sufficiently cooled prior to application of the clingfilm strips (running cool clean water for a minimum period of 20 – 30 mins)? Did you use single strips only as directed or accidentally wrap it circumferentially? Has the clingfilm strip location tape been applied over an area of burnt tissue, and is it constrictive? Did you remember to dispose of the first 10 – 20 cm (4 – 8 inches)? Is your roll CE approved as a medical device for use on potential open wounds? Is it being stored correctly according to manufacturer’s guidelines?
3. Consensus on the prehospital approach to burns patient management. PRE HOSPITAL CARE K Allison. K Porter. Emergency Medical Journal 112-114. 21: 2004 4. Emergency Management of Severe Burns (EMSB) COURSE MANUAL UK version for the BBA Australia and New Zealand Burn Association Ltd 1996. 5. Management of Burns and Scalds in Primary Care. EVIDENCE BASED BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINE. New Zealand Guideline Group June 2007. 6. Emergency and Early Management of Burns and scalds. CLINICAL REVIEW. Stuart Enoch, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester (UK). Amit Roshan, Cambridge University Hospital, Cambridge (UK). Mamta Shah, Central Manchester and Manchester Childrens Hospital, Manchester (UK). British Medical Journal 2009. 7. Trauma Care Manual (second edition) on behalf of Trauma Care. Ian Greaves, Keith Porter and Jeff Garner 2009 8. Wounds International, Ten Top Tips on the management of burn wounds. On-line practice based journal for clinicians worldwide. Vol 5 Issue 1 February 2014. Mc Robert J. Stiles K. www.woundsinternational.com/pdf/content_11259.pdf 9. Burns Management Guidelines. Victorian Adult Burns Service at the Alfred and the Royal Childrens Hospital, Melbourne, Australia 2014. www.vicburns.org.au 10. NHS (UK) Burns and Scalds – Treatment On-line advisory clinical site for advice on treating burns and scalds 2014. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Burns-and-scalds/Pages/ Treatment.aspx 11. NHS (Wales UK) Burns and Scalds Introduction On-line advisory clinical site for advice on treating burns and scalds 2014. http://www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/b/article/ burnsandscalds/
Does it have an expiry date? Have you been trained in its correct use? Conclusion: The application of polyvinyl chloride film (clingfilm) onto a hot burn injury should be supported by clinically evidenced documentation for it to be implemented as an emergency treatment protocol for burns in the pre-hospital setting. To date after many months of research, it has not been possible to locate any clinically evidenced training manual, research paper or International Burn Association advocating the use of polyvinyl chloride film (clingfilm) for the immediate emergency management of a hot burn injury in the Pre-Hospital setting, irrespective of location on the human body or age group.
12. JRCALC - Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee. NHS Association of Ambulance Chief Executives. UK Ambulance Services and the University of Warwick. Clinical Practice Guidelines 2013 V1.2 (latest edition).
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References: 1. Severe Burn Injury- Pre Hospital Paramedic Response- If it goes wrong. Patrick Bourke, Ken W Dunn. Journal of Paramedic Practice Vol 5 #10 October 2013 2. Plasticised polyvinylchloride as a temporary dressing for burns. Hospital Topics. G. Wilson FRCS Registrar Plastic Surgery Unit and G. French MB, CHB, Senior House Officer. Burns Unit, City Hospital, Nottingham (UK). British Medical Journal Vol 294 February 1987.
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HOUSE OF COMMONS Every minute of every day someone in the UK suffers a Cardiac Arrest. Access to an AED and someone competent in BLS potentially benefits all us. However, there is legislation covering the provision, placement and use of fire extinguishers but not AEDs and BLS. That’s really a tragic state of affairs for the UK. As one AED manufacturer put it, “the UK was once the second biggest market outside of the US, but now we sell more to Macedonia...” But these crucial deficiencies have obviously struck a chord somewhere. On the 27th January, Andy Burnham, Shadow Secretary of State for Health, hosted an event for the Northwest Ambulance Service that contained some stark and glaringly obvious messages. As the NWAS chief executive Bob Williams put it, “this thing is bigger than us as an organisation, we need to save the maximum number of lives by pushing for a national strategy, we have to feel bad as a country when so few are trained in BLS and so few AEDs are available...” There are, he added, “such fantastic outcomes” that can be achieved. To a packed room with representatives from all areas of Parliament,
NWAS staff with Andy Burnham outside the House of Commons
Sara Harris, NWAS Chain of Survival coordinator, outlined NWAS plan; to make cardiac screening available to all children, to ensure that children leave school with simple life saving skills, to make it a requirement to have public access AEDs in all areas of high footfall, to raise awareness in communities and most importantly to ensure NHS ambulance services lead the campaign to develop and implement a national strategy for community resuscitation and resilience. Simple
One of the trainers at the event, NWAS paramedic Tony Lavelle, pointed out, “it’s as clear as a notice, like it or hate it, you cannot argue with it, it should be mandatory to place AEDs alongside fire extinguishers wherever there are groups of people gathering and get communities involved in BLS schemes..” And that is entirely the point, backed up by stories from those who were fortunate enough to be in the right place
messages but powerful themes, particularly around making basic
at the right time like John Hannah, saved by first responders and now
life-saving skills part of the National Curriculum, as Sara pointed out
a passionate supporter of the drive to save others and teenager Sam
“children are good and passionate about passing on the things they
Mangoro who arrested at the age of 16 and was saved by his teachers.
learn to their families..”. Learning the basic skills once in life, even
One year later and he’s working to raise funds himself and has already
without a refresher, makes a difference as James Masterman, NWAS
bought and supplied AEDs to two of his local schools.
EOC trainer, describes. “When a 999 call comes in, understanding what is being asked or the ability to follow BLS instructions makes the early
This has to be the top of any government agenda and judging by the
management of cardiac arrest more effective by avoiding delays in
number and cross section of parties represented at the NWAS event it
interpreting whether for example the patient is breathing or how to carry
has a lot of support. Nigel Evans MP for Clitheroe and Graham Brady
out chest compressions...”
MP for Altrincham were among the first to put actions before words, insisting on having tuition on the day from BLS trainer Mark Evans, with both emphasising the need to engage with their communities and ambulance providers to raise awareness of the initiative locally. NWAS have embraced this life saving initiative with the only dedicated ‘Chain of Survival’ team in the country and supported by local voluntary
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teams and professionals alike, lead the drive for change. It’s often difficult to judge whether an event is successful but the NWAS pledge boards littered with support from MPs and VIP guests alike said it all. Andy Burnham describing the interest generated during the evening, he said “it’s probably the best event I have attended, I’m proud to have hosted NWAS. It’s great to meet people on the ground that are really making a difference, full of practical suggestions on how Parliament can save thousands of lives. It will bring forward much needed change which is the key to making the country much safer...” Sarah Harris after her speech
Email: chain.survival@nwas.nhs.uk
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In common with counterparts from the other emergency services, it can be argued that colleagues play a central role in the job satisfaction ambulance work can bring, with peers often being seen as a kind of ‘work family’. With this in mind, Time to Change says that there are lots of everyday things we can all do to look out for colleagues. “I would love to see more education around mental health, but there are definitely things we can all do,” says Amanda. “Like watching out for colleagues who seem to be more isolated; or maybe they aren’t joining in as much with others, and when they do it feels forced. Also colleagues who seem constantly tired or they are getting a lack of sleep due to stress. Just ask them how they are, make them a brew, buy them a chocolate bar, start a conversation that’s not about work, ask about their family. It’s the tiniest things that can make a difference.” Time to Change is an anti-stigma campaign run by leading mental health charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. Mind is launching the Blue Light Programme in March 2015. This major new initiative will support the mental health and wellbeing of emergency services personnel from the police, ambulance, fire, and search & rescue services across England. For more information, please visit www.mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/campaigns/bluelight. To find out more about how you can be there for a colleague, visit time-to-change.org.uk
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New ambulance centre in Crawley moves a step closer South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust’s (SECAmb) plans to create a new Make Ready Centre and Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) base in Crawley continue to progress. The Trust’s plans to develop the site in Faraday Road, Northgate, were formally approved by the Trust’s Board. This follows planning permission for the development being granted by Crawley Borough Council last year. The new centre will not only be a centre where ambulances are ‘made ready’ for crews before every shift but will also provide the regional home for the HART team, which is currently based in temporary premises near Gatwick. The site will also provide modern
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Manager for the area Peter
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posts (ACRPs) across the area
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patients.
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staff are freed up to do the job they have been trained to do
“It’s also a real positive that
– treat patients. We also have
we’re progressing with plans to
However during their shifts, staff
The Trust hopes the new centre
plans to increase the number
provide our west-area HART with
will respond from the ACRPs
will be operation in early 2016
of staff working across the area
a permanent base with the full
which will provide facilities for
and the development is one of
to meet the additional demand
training facilities they require.”
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Ashford and Paddock Wood
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based on patient demand. Work
communities. The Make Ready initiative will significantly enhance and improve
Decisions regarding the closure
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of ambulance stations will be
the community.
made on an individual basis
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patients. However, the closures of
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time treating patients; and keeps
operational – thus protecting and
vehicles on the road for longer.
enhancing the service SECAmb provides to patients. It is expected
The initiative ensures that
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specially-trained operatives
in towns currently served by
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The group are the lucky ones who have made it through the first round of recruitment to become one of 300 student paramedics
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ambulance service is all about,
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part in an interview along with a
The posts, which were advertised over the Festive season, will all be filled within the next few weeks with all 300 beginning their training by the summer.
• An understanding of what the
test of their driving ability and also a fitness test.
what we do and the part that play in their new role and then also eventually as a HCPC Registered Paramedic • Knowing what the job is about and what they are signing up
Recruitment Advisor, Louise Harris, said: “We are delighted that so many people made it past the initial shortlisting. For some,
There are two further stages of the
the thought of going through
selection process that candidates
over 1,000 applications might be
need to complete before they are
daunting, but when you see the
offered a job with the Trust:
efforts that the candidates have
for. A lot of the information is contained within the job specification, but you can also find plenty of information on our
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‘Centre of excellence’ stamp for London ambulance control centre London Ambulance Service control room has officially been re-accredited as a ‘centre of excellence’. The Service has received the title again and representatives from
website www.wmas.nhs.uk
the International Academies of
• Being able to show us what their
present the certificate to control
relevant experience is and how
Emergency Dispatch came to room staff.
that might be useful in their new role. That isn’t necessarily about
Deputy Director of Operations
the caring they might have done,
for Control Services Katy Millard
but also their problem solving
said: “This is very welcome and a
abilities. Our staff regularly have
pat on the back for staff, who are
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level of general fitness is
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only in dispatch but in emergency
we will be checking flexibility
medical services in the world.
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Welsh Ambulance Service awarded Silver Corporate Health Standard The Welsh Ambulance Service has signalled its support for improving the health and wellbeing of its employees after being awarded the Silver Corporate Health Standard. With more than 3,000 staff, many of them working in physically and emotionally challenging roles, the Trust has worked hard to put in place a suite of measures to support staff and reduce high levels of sickness absence in its workforce, as part of its drive to achieve Silver Corporate Health Standard status. These include the development of a Wellbeing Support Service, which offers confidential information and advice on a wide range of health and wellbeing matters which may be causing staff concern or to be off work, and an Occupational Health Service, designed to prevent ill-health that is caused or exacerbated by work, and support staff by helping them to stay in work or return to work
which is the result of a lot of hard
health and safety, operations
Crewe, has been commended
work by our health and wellbeing
and communications.
for demonstrating its
group supported by the Board.
wellbeing of its employees
“Our staff are the key to the
in Neath and Wrexham and
by receiving a Simplyhealth
success of this organisation and
Clinical Contact Centres in
Healthy Workplace award.
we recognise that maintaining
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to view the facilities and speak
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wellbeing is critical if we are to
to staff about their experiences.
provider Simplyhealth, the
achieve lower levels of sickness
Healthy Workplace awards
absence and happier, more
It was the first time ever that
recognise the contribution that
motivated staff because, at the
a workplace had live tweeted
UK organisations, in both the
end of the day, fit and healthy
during the assessment, which
private and public sector, make
staff with a positive attitude deliver
helped keep staff informed
to the welfare of employees.
better care to patients.
in real time about how the
Winners of the award provide
assessment was going.
employees with a range of
“This Trust is on a journey of
initiatives and benefits that
transformation, and the silver
Carol Tunnah, Principal
help to keep their workforce
award is recognition that we
Workplace Practitioner at Public
motivated and healthy.
are on the right path. We’re not going to rest on our laurels though, and are already gearing up for gold award.” Dylan Parry, a paramedic in Caerphilly, who is also the Trust’s Acting National Staff Side Secretary, added: “We welcome anything that’s going to help to improve the health and wellbeing of staff because ultimately, it means we are able to deliver better care to patients. We must congratulate everyone involved in securing this award.” The Corporate Health Standard, which is funded by Welsh
after an illness.
Government and delivered by
Staff have access to smoking
quality mark for workplace
cessation courses, stress
commitment to the health and They also visited stations
Public Health Wales, is the health and wellbeing in Wales.
management workshops and ‘Explore and Walk’ courses
It is presented in bronze, silver,
designed to focus participants’
gold and platinum categories to
attention and awareness.
public, private and third sector organisations implementing
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The Trust also offers free
practices to promote the
counselling, childcare vouchers,
health and wellbeing of their
free eye tests and flu jabs and
employees.
discounted gym membership in a bid to keep its staff happy
The Trust achieved the silver
and healthy.
award following a rigorous
Health Wales, added: “It has been a real pleasure to support the Welsh Ambulance Service to achieve the Silver Corporate Health Standard award. “The Corporate Health Standard provides a framework for improving the health and wellbeing of people at work; it is a developmental approach that supports continuous improvement. “The Welsh Ambulance Service has recognised the links between good work and good health and is striving to improve and embed wellbeing at all levels of the organisation. “I would like to congratulate their progress at achieving the silver award and would like to wish them well on the next steps of their journey.”
Mick Forrest, Director of Organisation Development “I am delighted that the Trust has received this award, we care passionately about the health of our employees and are continually looking at how we can assist them in developing their own wellbeing.” Howard Hughes from Simplyhealth remarks: “We run this award scheme because we want to recognise and encourage companies to care about the health of their people. We believe that companies can make a positive contribution to the health of our nation. Congratulations to the North West Ambulance Service on achieving Simplyhealth Healthy Workplace status and demonstrating that the health and wellbeing of its employees is fundamental.”
NWAS
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust achieves healthy workplace status
For further information about the North West Ambulance Service please visit www.nwas.nhs.uk For further information about Simplyhealth please visit www.simplyhealth.co.uk,
two-day assessment, which
The North West Ambulance
or to enter your company for
Tracy Myhill, Chief Executive
saw assessors visit the Trust’s
Service based in Bolton
a Healthy Workplace award
(Interim) at the Welsh Ambulance
regional office in Cwmbran and
(Headquarters), with sites
please visit
Service, said: “I’m thrilled that
gather verbal evidence across
based across the North West
www.simplyhealth.co.uk/
the Trust has received this award,
all departments, including HR,
ranging from Carlisle to
healthyworkplaceawards.
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NEWSLINE
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Our team of field engineers are available 24/7/365 so our customers can call upon us at any time of the day or night. The Airwave ESN is proactively managed within a dedicated Service Centre and is always ready to respond to the critical needs of our users. With a third of Airwave staff on call at any one time, we’re able to deal with the expected and the unexpected.
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NEWSLINE service over Christmas and the
Follow SECAmb on Twitter at
Kevin Reed, Head of Operations
@SECAmbulance named in top 50 NHS Twitter accounts
winter period as well as highlight
@SECAmbulance.
at WAA, said: “We are delighted
South East Coast Ambulance
and NHS 111 control rooms.
SECAMB
the pressures on the ambulance service at this time of year. The campaign will also include some
that we have received clearance WAA
from the Civil Aviation Authority
Wiltshire’s new Air Ambulance to begin operating
and our state of the art helicopter
Communications Janine Compton
WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance
a brand new helicopter in the UK
said: “We’re really pleased to be
(WAA) is pleased to announce
as this means that the people of
The Trust’s @SECAmbulance
named in this top-50. Twitter is
that its new helicopter began
Wiltshire will be benefiting from
account has placed 32nd in the
of course just one way which we
operating on January 9th 2015.
the best available technology and
list which forms part of a report
choose to communicate with our
by NHS Providers and JB McCrea
patients, members of the public,
The charity was given the go-
Ltd looking into the use of social
staff and other interested parties
ahead for the helicopter, a Bell
media in the NHS.
but it’s proving really successful.
429, to undertake Helicopter
“This is a new and exciting era for
As well as us tweeting about
Emergency Medical Service
the charity to operate a dedicated
The Trust currently has more
the Trust’s work it also provides
(HEMS) missions following
air ambulance with two Critical
than 6,700 followers and is this
people with the opportunity to
a visit by the Civil Aviation
Care paramedics onboard. Our
month using the social media site
raise questions and complement
Authority (CAA).
paramedics deliver gold standard
to promote its winter campaign
our staff. It also ensures our
under the hashtag #wallopwinter.
messages are received and
The Bell 429 is a dedicated
can reach anywhere in Wiltshire
retweeted by our followers very
air ambulance. WAA’s 24 year
within 11 minutes. All the crew
quickly and efficiently.”
partnership with Wiltshire Police
and charity staff are proud to
for a shared helicopter came to
serve the public.”
Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has been named in a top-50 list of NHS Twitter accounts.
As part of the campaign SECAmb
live tweeting from the Trust’s 999
SECAmb Head of
is offering advice to members of
can begin operating as an air ambulance. “We are pleased to be pioneering
the experience of some of the country’s leading pilots.
patient care and the helicopter
the public to help them reduce
The report is available to
an end on December 31 2014 as
the chance of them requiring the
download at http://jbmccrea.com/
Wiltshire Police have joined the
WAA is leasing the Bell 429
assistance of the ambulance
download-report/
National Police Air Service (NPAS).
helicopter from Heli Charter and
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NEWSLINE Ken Wills, chairman and chief
became ill whilst travelling in
executive of Heli Charter, said:
Vietnam. He was hospitalised
“This is a historic day for Wiltshire
for two weeks before being flown
Air Ambulance and Heli Charter to
back to St Mary’s Hospital on the
begin operating the first Bell 429
Isle of Wight, where he remained
as an air ambulance in the UK.
for his 19th birthday. Several days later, it became clear that he
“We are privileged to be in a long
needed to be moved to University
term partnership with Wiltshire Air
Hospital, Southampton. HIOWAA
Ambulance Charitable Trust and
were able to transfer his son to
excited about the commencement
Southampton General, where
of the service.”
he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. In
The air ambulance will operate
October 2014 Tim shaved his
during daytime hours initially.
hair for charity, raising £1,850 for
Night flying is due to commence
the Teenage Cancer Trust who
in late Spring 2015. This is to
continue to care for his son.
allow the pilots and paramedics to accumulate experience with the
No stranger to fundraising, in
aircraft and operating area while
February 1988 Tim raised money
at the same time training for night
for the UK’s first Red Nose Day
flying.
by organising a sponsored walk for 50 school children on the Isle
The charity has signed a lease with
of Wight. Between 1990 and
Wiltshire Police for its helicopter to
2004 he organised three auctions
be based at a hangar at Wiltshire
for the Cowes Inshore Lifeboat
Police Headquarters, Devizes, until
Crew, raising over £29,000 for the
it has found a suitable site to build
charity. Like the Hampshire and
a permanent home and visitor
Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, the
centre.
Cowes Lifeboat is funded entirely by donations.
HIOWAA
Father, Fundraiser and Helicopter Hero
The HIOWAA Cycle Vietnam Challenge will take place in February 2016, when the charity will be supporting a group of
Hampshire and Isle of Wight
intrepid adventurers on a 450
Air Ambulance (HIOWAA)
km cycle ride through South
Paramedic, Tim Ross, who has
East Asia, across Vietnam
in the past raised over £30,000
and Cambodia. Tim will be
for charitable causes, will be
one of a team of twenty five,
cycling across Vietnam to raise
lead by HIOWAA Community
money for HIOWAA in 2016.
and Corporate Fundraiser, Ian
The ambitious Paramedic hopes
Browning.
to raise in excess of £10,000 for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air
HIOWAA.
Ambulance flies seven days a week and attends an average
Lochrane commented ‘We are
of two to three missions a day,
honoured that Tim has chosen
many of them life saving. The
to join our Vietnam Challenge in
charity receives no government,
2016. Never one to shy away
statutory or national lottery
from a challenge, he will be an
funding for operational purposes,
inspiration to the rest of the team.’
and is entirely dependent on gifts received from members of the
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Tim’s reasons for raising
public, companies and grant-
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money for HIOWAA are not only
making bodies to keep the Air
professional. In 2014, his son
Ambulance flying and saving lives.
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LIFE CONNECTIONS 2015
CONNECTING LIFE SAVERS WITH ONE COMMON GOAL Diary Date: Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd October 2015 Kettering Conference Centre, Kettering, Northants NN15 6PB Life Connections 2015 will be taking place at the Kettering Conference Centre, Kettering, Northants, on October 21st and 22nd and, once again, has plenty to offer those wishing to keep up-to-date with new techniques and maintain their CPD portfolios, all at affordable delegate rates!!! You are cordially invited to browse through the various Conferences/Study Days that are all taking place in separate rooms over the two day period and choose one or more that best suit your CPD needs. For those taking advantage of our early bird 2 for 1 offer, Kettering has a wealth of reasonably priced accommodation but book early! Programmes to date are as follows:
WEDNESDAY 21ST OCTOBER ATACC Conference ATACC "To the Future" - This ground-breaking 2
day conference aims to explore the very latest medical advances in the fields of Resuscitation, Trauma, Anaesthesia & Critical Care. A truly breathtaking list of International experts will present both advanced current practice and also remarkable evolving research that we are likely to see adopted over the next 5-10 years. Inspired by SMACC, TEDmed and in typical innovative ATACC style this fast paced and stimulating conference is aimed at doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals at the cutting edge of medicine. Join us in decoding the future of Trauma & Critical Care. Two day delegate rate £300, one day delegate rate (Wed or Thurs) £180.
Paramedic Practice Conference - Professor Sir Keith Porter, Patrick Bourke, Jamie Todd, Dr Simon Le Clerc and Mike Davis are among this year's speakers who will be giving presentations on a number of wide and varied topics such as:
"The Importance of Non-Technical Skills in the Paramedic Community", "Intubation without traditional Laryngoscopy - Is this the Future?", "Shock May Hinder Bleeding - Cannon 1917. Have We Moved Forward?", "The Pre-Hospital Management of Traumatic Cardiac Arrest", etc that will capture delegate interest. Early Bird Offer - Book by Mar 31st to secure a delegate rate of £36.00 (saving £12) or pay £60.00 to also attend the Resuscitation Conference taking place the following day (saving £36.00).
Medipro Training - are running a Paediatric
Workshop which will include a general approach to paediatrics such as 'Spotting a Sick Child', 'Red Flags Pre-Hospital', and 'Pre-Hospital Pain Management. Only 25 places are available at £60.00. Early Bird Offer - Book by March 31st to also secure a FREE delegate place on our Resuscitation Conference taking place the following day (value £48).
Jamie Todd of Pre-Hospital Care Consultancy Ltd is running a one day NAEMT
Course ideal for First Responders, Fire Fighters and Police Officers. Only 16 places are available on this course offered at £108 (50% below normal course costs). Delegates will also receive a free NAEMT TFR Manual (worth £25) courtesy of Class Publishing. Early Bird Offer - Book by Mar 31st to also secure a FREE delegate place on our Resuscitation Conference taking place the following day (value £48).
Meditech Global are running a Motorsport Medicine CPD Workshop, aimed at medics and rescue personnel involved with motor sport events. The day will include Scene Safety, Airway Management and Appropriate Casualty Extrication. Speakers will include; FIA Doctors and active motor sport paramedics. Only 25 places are available at £72 per person. Early Bird Offer - Book by Mar 31st to also secure a FREE delegate place on our Resuscitation Conference taking place the following day (value £48).
All prices quoted are inclusive of VAT. To secure your 2 for 1 delegate place or to register for any of the above conferences/study days call the organisers office on 01322 660434
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CONNECTING LIFE SAVERS WITH ONE COMMON GOAL MORE CHOICE, MORE VALUE, MORE CPD OPPORTUNITIES MORE 2 for 1 EARLY BIRD OFFERS THURSDAY 22ND OCTOBER ATACC Conference ATACC "To the Future" - Day 2. One day
guides on Early Warning Scores, your skills in this area will be tested during the day using various ALS case studies and scenarios. Early Bird offer – Book by Mar 31st to also secure a FREE delegate place on our Paramedic Conference taking place the previous day (value £48.00).
Resuscitation Today Conference speakers including Professor Sir Keith Porter, Jamie Todd and Mike Davis are amongst those who will all be providing up to the minute presentations on topics of great interest to Resuscitation Officers such as, Incorporating Non-Technical Skills in Life Support Teaching? The new Resus Guidelines will also be st announced, - Early bird offer – book by Mar 31 to secure a rate of £36 (saving £12) or pay £60 to also attend Wednesday's Paramedic Conference (saving £36).
Meditech Global are repeating their Motorsport Medicine CPD Workshop, aimed at medics and rescue personnel involved with motorsport events. The day will include Scene Safety, Airway Management and Appropriate Casualty Extrication. Speakers will include FIA doctors and active motorsport paramedics. Once again only 25 places are available at a rate of £72 per st person. Early Bird offer – Book by Mar 31 to also secure a FREE delegate place on our Paramedic Conference taking place the previous day (value £48).
delegate rate £180.
Outreach Rescue Study Day - this organisation and the quality of their educational programmes need no introduction, next year's topics include "Key Principles of Patient Packaging under Varying Constraints" - only 20 places are available at a delegate rate of £72. Early Bird offer – Book by Mar 31st to also secure a FREE delegate place on our Paramedic Conference taking place the previous day (value £48). Medipro Training are running a one day Minor
Jamie Todd of Pre-Hospital Care Consultancy Ltd, is running a one day Difficult Airway Course to
include Airway Algorithms, BVM & Laryngoscopy and EGDs and Rescue Airways, etc. Only 16 places are available at a delegate rate of £108 (50% below normal course costs). - Early Bird offer- book by Mar 31st to also secure a FREE delegate place on our Paramedic Conference taking place the previous day (value £48).
Injuries Workshop to include Musuloskeletal Assessment and Management of the Ankle, Knee, Shoulder, Wrist and Urinalysis Pre-Hospital. The workshop will include practical exercises. Only 25 places are available at a delegate rate of £60. Early bird offer - Book by Mar 31st to also secure a FREE delegate place on our Paramedic Conference taking place the previous day (value £48.00).
Thames Group are running a Cardiac Based Study Day on ECG Interpretation and have available 20 delegate places at £90 per person. Alan R D Clarke MBE, Paramedic & Pre-Hospital Care Consultant, will be running an interactive workshop on the subject of Long QT Syndrome and other Cardiac Arhythmias, which should be of interest of anyone in the field of pre-hospital emergency care. Alan bases many of his sessions on the deteriorating patient and the national
Once finalised all Conference/Study Day Programmes can be viewed on
www.lifeconnections.uk.com
NEWSLINE WAST
Another step forward for Ortus
to provide patient data to primary care as well as ED and Cath Labs will allow WAST to refer patients more safely across NHS Wales”.
Ortus Technology Ltd are pleased to announce that The Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust has selected The Corpuls3 Monitor Defibrillator as their
Richard concluded “The Corpuls was selected following market evaluation because of its design, size, weight and functionality”
The Corpuls3 differs from other devices as it is designed totally with a “pre hospital” situation in mind as well as having a modular design. This approach offers maximum flexibitiilty for the users when monitoring, treating and moving patients in a critical high-pressure environment.
Craig Hall, Managing Director of Ortus Technology Ltd added “To have The Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust select Ortus and The Corpuls3 is fantastic news. The device will be a great asset to the trust and we are truly delighted to be working with the team in Wales.”
system of choice for the next 5 years. The system will be rolled out in strategic areas of the trust with Frontline A&E vehicles being the initial focus. Richard Lee, Head of Clinical Services commented “We are delighted to have received £2m from the Welsh Government to purchase the first 130 Corpuls defibrillators as part of our clinical modernisation programme. These machines will allow us to provide the best care possible for our patients. By having the ability to increase the use of telemetry in the future
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NEWSLINE Whilst it has meant a lot of hard
This year has seen the largest
Speaking about the latest
work for our staff, what it does
ever WMAS recruitment
recruits to the Trust, WMAS
show is that an increasing number
campaign with over 300 new
Divisional Manager – Service
of people in the region know
frontline staff joining the
Delivery, Jerry Penn-Ashman,
about the service and are getting
service. With an increase in
said: “Everyone at these
As well as celebrating the
the service they need without
999 demand recording up to
ceremonies has worked hard
start of a new year, NHS
having to dial 999 or go to A&E
to get their degrees and
111 in the West Midlands is
which is exactly what 111 was
a 10% increase year-on-year,
also celebrating receiving its
designed to do.
the Trust has been hard at
it’s nice to have family and
work to increase its frontline
friends present to celebrate
staffing numbers through
their achievement. This is also
the recruitment of university
a wonderful opportunity for
graduates and the training of
WMAS to celebrate the efforts
existing staff to paramedic
of those involved in recruiting
levels. The WMAS recruitment
so many staff and enhance our
team have been kept busy
delivery of patient care to the
placing adverts, dealing with
communities we serve.”
New milestone for a new year
millionth call. “Reaching one million calls is a The service is run by West
significant landmark for us and
Midlands Ambulance Service
one that the staff are really proud
and covers the region except
of achieving.
Staffordshire. Call levels have continued to rise steadily since
“What makes it even better is
WMAS took over the running of
the fact that feedback we get
111 from NHS Direct in November
from patients who have used
2013 and this latest milestone
the service is very favourable.
continues to demonstrate that
However, we are in no way
public faith is continuing to be restored in the service.
almost 12,000 job applications, arranging selection tests and
WMAS is currently showing
interviews and introducing
a video following the Coventry
complacent and will strive to make
new recruits to a career in the
University ceremony recently
it even better; we are constantly
emergency services.
held at Coventry Cathedral. Interviews with graduates,
learning from the feedback we A lot of hard work has gone into
get and will continue to make
Another recruitment drive for
the University Dean of the
improving the service during the
improvements going forward.”
300 student paramedics has
Paramedic Science at Coventry
previous 14 months, including
just begun. 7,583 views and
University and Jerry Penn
increasing staffing numbers,
NHS 111 designed to offer fast
228 applications have been
Ashman can be found at:
extending training and changing
medical help when not in an
received.
www.officialwmas.wordpress.com.
the way the call centre operates.
emergency situation. It is available 24/7 and all calls are free, whether
The milestone call came during an
from a mobile or a landline.
extremely busy festive period for the service which saw a surge in
When calling the service, your
the numbers of people using it.
call will be answered by a health advisor who will ask you a series
A total of 57,596 people dialled
of questions and then direct
111 between Monday, December
you to the most appropriate
22 and Sunday, January 4.
healthcare service. In some cases
This represents a rise of 50%
a clinician will call you back or an
compared to the same period 12
appointment will be made for you
months ago when 38,299 people
at the most appropriate service.
used the service. On December 26th and 27th alone, a total of 15,880 calls (8617 on December 27 and 7263 on
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December 26) were received, Seventy ambulance paramedic
experienced since WMAS took
graduates recently received
control.
university honours at ceremonies in Worcester and
Liz Parker, Quality, Service and
Coventry. It was a chance for
Improvement Manager for NHS
family and friends to see their
111 (West Midlands), said: “We
loved ones graduate.
have seen an extremely high
It was also an opportunity for
number of people using the 111
West Midlands Ambulance
service throughout December,
Service to celebrate even more
particularly over the festive period.
paramedics joining the frontline.
A One-Day airway course specifically designed for BLS and ILS providers. Learn: • Airway anatomy • Proper BVM techniques • Airway Adjuncts • Techniques for opening the airway • Extraglottic Devices • External Laryngeal Manipulation • Assisting with intubation Selecting training centers now! For details on how YOUR organisation can apply to become an authorised training center for these courses, contact Jamie@theairwaysite.com.
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NEWSLINE are the SWASFT paramedics, who
Improving outcomes from out-of-hospital cardiac The PROXY Study A research team led by Professor Jonathan Benger from the University of the West of England has designed an important new research study, called PROXY, which has the ultimate aim of improving survival and recovery following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. PROXY will investigate whether it is possible to compare different ways of giving oxygen
will be responsible for carrying out the trial, following special training to ensure PROXY has the best chance of success, and that patient safety is maintained at all times. University Hospitals Bristol is the sponsor of PROXY, and the study team will work collaboratively with SWASFT, North Bristol NHS Trust, Royal United Hospital Bath and The University of the West of England. If the study is successful it will be followed by a much larger research trial to inform and guide the future management of cardiac arrest patients in England and internationally.
to patients who have regained a heartbeat following cardiac arrest. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is common, with up to 50,000 cases in England each year. Current survival rates are very poor, even when patients survive to reach
Junior Paramedic iPad app Children aged 4-7 can now learn about health as well as reading, writing and arithmetic with a new
hospital only about 30% leave
iPad app developed by West
hospital alive. The amount of
Midlands Ambulance Service.
oxygen given to a patient once their heart has been restarted
The free “Junior Paramedic” app
may have an important effect on
brings Key Stage One learning
survival and long-term recovery.
into a health context. It features
However, research in this area is
ten interactive activities in which
largely absent, and current practice
children play or answer questions.
is based on expert opinion.
The activities include identifying whether an accident was “big” or
The study will begin to recruit
“little”, anatomy and physiology
patients attended by South
and staying safe while on holiday.
Western Ambulance Service
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NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT)
Julian Rhodes, Head of Education
within Bristol and Bath and the
& Training at West Midlands
surrounding areas from 12 January
Ambulance Service said: “This
2015 and will run for six months. It
has been peer reviewed by
has been estimated that up to 80
teachers. I’ve even tested it on my
patients will be recruited to PROXY
nieces and nephews. They love it
during this time.
and I love it.
The research is funded by the
“By designing the Key Stage One
National Institute of Health
learning in a health context, we are
Research through a Programme
educating tomorrow’s adults who
Development Grant, and has
will treat the NHS with respect.”
completed a rigorous process of external scrutiny and ethics
The “Junior Paramedic” app is
committee approval. The study is
available for iPad only and can be
also informed and supported by
downloaded from the App Store
previous survivors of out-of-hospital
for free until the end of February
cardiac arrest. Central to the study
after which it will cost 69p.
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NEWSLINE arrived. The man was taken to
presented with commendations
Gary Masters, NEC Security
Heartlands Hospital where he
from West Midlands Ambulance
and Traffic Operations Manager,
made a full recovery.
Service. Andy Jeynes, the
said: “Great customer service
Trust’s Community Response
is really important to us at the
The second case was in
Manager, presented the awards
NEC, and these members of
Traffic and security staff from
December during the Clothes
and said: “These cases are a
Team NEC have taken that to
the National Exhibition Centre in
Show Live. A couple were just
the next level by truly going the
about to leave The NEC in
great example of team work
Birmingham have been praised by the ambulance service for
their car when the husband
and shows just how important
extra mile. In both cases, our
their life saving care.
noticed his wife looked unwell.
early CPR is when someone is
security and traffic officers were
in cardiac arrest. If it hadn’t of
going about their daily duties
been for their decisive actions,
and suddenly found themselves
the outcome for both patients
thrust in to an extremely
would’ve ultimately been very
pressurised and demanding
different.
situation. They remained calm
NEC staff praised for life saving care
Realising the seriousness of The NEC staff came to the aid
her condition, he turned the
of not one but two members
car around and returned to
of the public in 2014 after they
the car park for help. A team
both suffered a cardiac arrest.
effort by The NEC staff meant that an ambulance was called
and administered first aid and “The NEC is an ideal place
CPR, as well as using the public
for defibrillators with so many
space defibrillators deployed
visitors and staff on site each
at the site. Their actions were
day. Not only do these life
exemplary and in both cases
saving devices give peace of
they gave back a life. We are extremely proud of them.”
In October, a man collapsed
immediately, a defibrillator
by the Information Desk
was bought to the scene and
during the Motorhome and
CPR was carried out on the
Caravan Show. Staff quickly
woman. The staff also ensured
established he wasn’t
her husband was looked after
breathing and immediately
during the ordeal. The woman
mind to the public but to their
commenced CPR and used
has since made a full recovery.
own staff too. The quicker you start CPR and shock a
their onsite Automated External Defibrillator,. Thankfully, due
On Monday the 19th January,
patient in cardiac arrest with
to their quick actions, the man
during The NEC’s ‘Good
a defibrillator, the better the
started to breathe for himself
Practice and Recognition
chances they have of surviving.
before the ambulance service
Awards’, seven staff were
Both cases prove just this.”
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NEWSLINE Motorsport legend funds air-ambulance blood service A benefactor has come forward to cover the costs of a project to fly blood to critically-injured patients.
them all-weather transport for the
remote community, in cases
response time for those patients
ferrying of blood between hospital
where previously the patient
who really need it”.
and aircraft.
has had to wait until they get to hospital. This will transform pre-
Under the plan – being trialled
John Surtees OBE, said: “With a
hospital care and save multiple
in London and the south-west –
background in motorsport, I have
lives. It is going to be of huge
responses to Red 2 calls will take
spent my life chasing time round
benefit to the region.
slightly longer than at present. The eight-minute response time
the race tracks of the world. I know that every second counts
“We want to thank the Henry
(the time from dispatch to a first
and none more so than for the
Surtees Foundation who has
responder reaching the patient)
air ambulance services when
come forward to support. This
won’t change but the current
accidents or illnesses occur.
new service is the result of a
one-minute maximum that call
collaboration between GNAAS,
handlers have to determine the
Motorsport legend, John Surtees OBE, founder of the Henry
“Last year the foundation
Royal Victoria Infirmary in
best course of action before
Surtees Foundation, will help to
supported the Kent, Surrey and
Newcastle, Cumbria Blood Bikes
the clock starts ticking will be
fund equipment for the Great
Sussex Air Ambulance Trust, with
and Northumbria Blood Bikes.
extended to three minutes.
North Air Ambulance Service
a similar initiative. This has had an
(GNAAS), which began carrying
immediate result in the saving of
NHS England says less than 10%
blood on board their aircraft in the
injury and life. During the first year
region, including Northumberland.
alone, over 70 transfusions were
Ambulance services to trial new system to cut response times
GNAAS doctor Rachel Hawes,
NHS England trial aims to reach
such, partly because call handlers
was serving as a reservist in
most-serious cases quicker and
have only a minute to gather the
Afghanistan when she witnessed
give call handlers more time to
information they need before an
military helicopters delivering
deal with other cases
ambulance must be sent.
directly to the scene of severely
NHS England says less than
Ambulances will continue to be
injured patients. She recognised
10% of 999 calls are for genuinely
dispatched immediately to Red
its potential in the NHS and on
life-threatening conditions yet
1 calls – those involving people
her return set about creating the
ambulance services respond to 40%
suffering cardiac arrest or who
Blood on Board project.
as such under the current system.
have stopped breathing. New
She said: “One of the first things
Two of England’s 10 ambulance
added to Red 1: women in labour
medics have to do is stop any
services are to trial new emergency
and about to give birth; people
bleeding to save a patient’s
response times in an attempt to
who have taken an overdose and
life and many seriously injured
reach the most serious 999 cases
are unconscious; and those with some gunshot wounds.
successfully carried out”. The first patient to be administered blood in the new service was the driver of a van involved in an accident, near the Ramparts Industrial Estate. He was flown to the RVI in Newcastle in a critical but stable condition. The foundation’s undisclosed donation to GNAAS will buy thermostatically controlled boxes and blood warmers to enable them to carry out blood transfusions at the scene of lifethreatening accidents.
ambulance services currently categorise around 40% of calls as
categories of patient are being
patients risk bleeding to death. They will also provide two 4-wheel
This project will bring life-saving
of ambulances and paramedics.
drive Vauxhall Mokka vehicles
treatment to the patient’s point
Northumbria Blood Bikes to give
life-threatening conditions, yet
blood transfusion supplies
more quickly and cut wasted use
for the Cumbria Blood Bikes and
of 999 calls are for genuinely
The changes to the way call
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of injury. That could be on the
The health secretary, Jeremy
handlers deal with Red 2 cases are
roadside, on a hill top, or in a
Hunt, has approved the moves
designed to increase the efficiency
recommended by NHS officials
of the service. Currently, to meet
which would mean more conditions
the target of reaching 75% of Red
being placed in the most-urgent
2 patients within eight minutes,
category – known as Red 1 – but
services frequently send vehicles
with call handlers given more time
before they have determined the
to deal with less urgent but still life-
exact nature of the problem. They
threatening cases, Red 2.
also send more than one vehicle, such as an ambulance and a rapid
Hunt said in a written Commons
responder.
statement that he had agreed trials to see whether giving call
On average, over a fifth of these
handlers “very limited extra
journeys are cancelled before
assessment time would ensure
reaching the scene, wasting time
that ambulances are better
and money and delaying treatment
deployed to where they are most
for other patients, NHS England
needed and would allow a faster
says. Doctors and ambulance
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NEWSLINE services also say the changes will
“It’s not about relaxing
free more ambulances and allow
standards,” he insisted. “By
999 responses to be more properly
acting with slightly less haste
targeted.
on the calls, we believe we can get to more patients with more
The A&E crisis this winter has
speed. Some conditions will
meant some health trusts are
be upgraded to Red 1 status,
struggling to meet targets
requiring a more urgent response
demanding that 75% of responses
than is currently the case.”
are within set times. Anthony Marsh, chair of the Hunt said the pilots must
Association of Ambulance Chief
demonstrate there would be better
Executives and chief executive
outcomes for patients and less
of West Midlands Ambulance
unnecessary use of ambulances.
service NHS Trust, said: “These changes will ensure that those
Professor Keith Willett, national
people with the most serious
director for acute care at NHS
conditions get the most urgent
England, said: ‘We are piloting
response, which will protect
these new arrangements
patients and save lives. The
because, on medical grounds,
changes will also allow us to
we believe they will increase the
provide patients with the right
availability of ambulance vehicles
level of care so that they get the
and paramedic staff, providing
best possible outcome. This is a
patients with a better service
change that our staff, who know
and improving their chances of
the system better than anyone,
survival, especially those with the
have been pushing for as they
most serious conditions.
know it will save countless lives.”
WMAS
Birmingham Treatment Unit volunteers scoop ‘Bobs’ Award Volunteer life-savers who work shoulder-to-shoulder with ambulance staff on Birmingham’s ‘Golden Mile’ each weekend have been recognised for their dedication at the City’s Best of Broad Street Awards. Now in its 10th year, the BOBS recognise venues, individuals and teams that work in Broad Street. The Trust’s City Centre Treatment Unit (CCTU), which operates each Friday and Saturday covering the city centre, is staffed by West Midlands Ambulance Service and supported by volunteers from St John Ambulance, British Red Cross, Community First Responders and special constables from West Midlands Police. The BOBS awards, which was held at the International Convention Centre on Sunday 25th January,
recognised the work of these CCTU volunteers and scooped the ‘Best Volunteer’ award. The CCTU provides on-site prehospital treatment to members of the public who are suffering from minor injuries or conditions or have had too much to drink. The unit not only helps to reduce the number of patients attending A&E but also frees up ambulances to respond to more life-threatening conditions. Mike Duggan, West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedic in charge of operating the CCTU, said: “It’s brilliant to see volunteers being recognised for their hard work and dedication to support the CCTU. They give up their spare time to support visitors to Birmingham who become ill or injured on a night out and their help eases the immense work load we, as an ambulance service, face. This is the second award in less than a year for the CCTU volunteers, which is testament to the vital role they play in the delivery of the service. I’d like to thank them for the ongoing support.”
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NEWSLINE Nottinghamshire’s ambulance service plans to spend £26 million on new vehicles
vehicle availability, help to hit
based resources and intend to
deal because they will be modern
performance targets and improve
replace vehicles based on age
and up-to-date for the future.
support provided to front line staff.
profile, reliability and running costs.
Front line staff welcome news that East Midlands Ambulance Service
“At our board meeting we
chief has extended contract
review the Fleet Replacement Programme Business Case for the
Lee Goddard is Unison
period 2015 to 2019.”
£4,800 handed to life-saving volunteers Monies raised from this year’s
The ambulance service for
representative for EMAS. He said:
Nottinghamshire has hatched
“It is a significant investment. Any
EMAS bosses have found £19
plans to spend £26 million
new vehicles on is going to be a
million to fund the project and will
buying new vehicles to improve
positive impact because the older
apply for a loan of £7 million from
its “under-invested” fleet.
vehicles are breaking down a lot.
national health chiefs.
The proposal would see bosses
“Theres a big impact on staff
At current nearly 50 per cent of the
buying 294 ambulances and
because its frustrating that they
service’s vehicles are more than
response cars over the next four
go on jobs but have to call the
five years old. After the investment
years.
vehicle off road because of a
EMAS bosses say ambulances
break down. They join the service
would not be used past seven
The move would see EMAS
to help the public but spend
years of age and fast response
The response kits, consisting of
running an extra 28 vehicles in
too much time off the road. It is
vehicles would only be allowed to
defibrillators, oxygen and other
total by expanding its fleet from
definitely a good move.”
get to five-years-old.
emergency medical equipment
Hastings Beer and Music Festival are already being used to fund projects in the Hastings area. Hastings Round Table recently handed £4,800 to 1066 Country CFR enabling them to buy three lifesaving kits to equip their Community First Responders.
will be given to volunteers
522 to 550 - with a host of the EMAS chief executive Sue Noyes
Councillor John Allin is vice chair
working on behalf of the
said: “Our fleet services and
of the health scrutiny board at
ambulance service to ultimately
Ambulance service bosses say
operational management teams
Nottinghamshire County Council.
save lives within the Hastings
the investment will increase
have reviewed current county-
He said: “It should help a great
and St Leonards areas.
older vehicles also replaced.
XPS - expandable patient surface - is adjustable with 7 locking positions and a wider mattress, designed with patient comfort in mind.
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NEWSLINE Community First Responders (CFRs) are everyday members of the public who are trained in life saving and emergency techniques by South East Coast Ambulance Service. They are alerted by mobile phone to 999 emergencies within their locality whilst an ambulance is already en-route. Although CFRs do not replace an ambulance being
Cardiac arrest patient reunited with life-saving ambulance crews A Kent patient who collapsed in cardiac arrest in front of two members of staff from South
despatched, they can save vital
East Coast Ambulance Service
seconds in an emergency.
NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) was reunited with her life-savers
Brian Rockell, 1066 Country CFR
following her determination to
team leader, said “In our pilot
thank them in person.
phase, we have already seen how this equipment can save
Hillary Akehurst, 48, a sales
lives.
office supervisor from Goudhurst, Kent, woke up with chest pain
“This valuable donation enables
in the middle of the night on 7
us to expand in Hastings and
September last year.
St Leonards and to develop this vital emergency service, serving
Hilary, who was diagnosed with
our local communities. We are
irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
really grateful to the Hastings
from a young age, recalled: “Three
Round Table for recognising how
weeks prior I had begun to feel very
this will help local people.”
tired and I thought it was due to the challenging year my partner Paul and
Adam Streather, Hastings Round
I had had and my usual gung-ho
Table committee member,
attitude to keep the pace going. But
added: “These kits will continue
this chest pain didn’t go away and I
to save lives in our local
woke Paul and said I wanted to go to
communities. Community First
hospital to have it checked out”.
Responders give up their spare time to make a difference to
Paul said: “When Hilary came
people in their local community.
downstairs and asked me to call
I am very pleased to be able to
an ambulance instead as she was
present this money to such a
in such pain, in shock I dialled 999
worthwhile cause.”
immediately.”
First on scene was Paramedic
about things now that would
Bonita Baker-Dean and
otherwise stress me,” Hilary said,
Ambulance Technician Phil
“and to meet everyone again
Parrish, both based out of
is another step in the healing
Paddock Wood. “When we
process and is helping Paul and
arrived, Hilary was sitting on
I to move forward with our lives.
the sofa and talking,” Bonita
Getting ‘back to normal’ is not far
said. “Phil and I took an electro-
off. We marvel at the service we
cardiogram but before we could
have received every inch of the
even check the results, Hilary
way. We wanted to say thank you
went into cardiac arrest right in
so much, it couldn’t have been
front of us and we needed to get
any better.”
her on the floor to commence CPR.” Phil said: “We shocked
Clinical Operations Manager
Hilary once and with great relief to
Giovanni Mazza welcomed Hilary
us she suddenly responded and
and Paul to SECAmb’s Make
we called for backup.”
Ready Centre in Paddock Wood recently where Hilary’s life-savers
Laura Wren, emergency
were waiting to meet their patient.
dispatcher in the control room,
Simon Matthews said: “To see
alerted two further ambulance
Hilary looking so well and talking
crews, Emergency Care Support
to her about her experience made
Worker Helen Evans and
my day.”
Ambulance Technician Simon Laura, who would not normally
their colleagues Emergency Care
see any of her patients working
Support Worker Paul Wakefield
in SECAmb’s Emergency
and Critical Care Paramedic Phil
Operations Centre in Coxheath
Richardson. The three crews
was thrilled to be part of the
worked in unison to transfer Hilary
reunion: “This has been so lovely
to the ambulance while continuing
for me and I am so pleased to
to monitor her and to update
have seen for real the amazing
William Harvey Hospital about the
outcome for Hilary.”
condition of their patient. Giovanni added: “It shouldn’t be
Round Table Committee Member Adam Streather presenting one of the kits to Brian Rockell, 1066 Country CFR Team Lead
Following emergency surgery
underestimated what it means to
and a two-day stay in hospital,
everyone to meet Hilary again.
Hilary was allowed home and has
We don’t often hear back from
continued to recover to the extent
our patients, so this has been so
that six-weeks later she was able
important to us. On behalf of the
to go back to work part-time. “As
whole team I wish Hilary and Paul
a general rule, I am more relaxed
the very best for the future.”
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Matthews, closely followed by
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NEWSLINE Chance to feature in next James Bond novel raises £30,000 for charity Silver Gala marks end of 25th
The event catered for 250
donated by author, Anthony
Ambulance last night. Great to
guests made up of business
Horowitz OBE – a once in a
help this superb charity.
chiefs and high society keen to
lifetime opportunity to be written
show their support to London’s
as a named character in his
Notable guests included
Air Ambulance, the charity
forthcoming James Bond novel
Bernardo Hartogs of Mar
that delivers an advanced
expected to be released in
Energy, Lady Judith Solomon,
trauma team to critically injured
September 2015.
Chairman and owner of
patients in London.
Anniversary celebrations for
Saracens Rugby Club Nigel Mr Horowitz said: “Some
Wray and Mary Macleod MP
They were treated to a drinks
writers might simply mention
for Brentford and Isleworth.
reception on arrival followed
the name of the successful
Corporate supporters Phoenix
by a lavish three-course meal.
bidder but I intend on doing
Charity patron Dr Hilary Jones
something rather more. The
Group, Euronext, Hogan
lead the 25th Anniversary
bidder will appear both by name
honours while event host,
and by physical characteristics.
stand-up comedian and Mock
Aspects of their personality and
The Week regular, Andy Parsons
life will be woven into the story
entertained guests throughout
and there’s a chance that the
feature in forthcoming James
the night with his brand of witty
character will meet Bond - and
Bond novel
and light-hearted humour.
perhaps even be killed by him!”
Sotheby’s auctioneer Richard
A guest at the Silver Gala,
Fattorini, gripped bidders with
Mr Horowitz was on hand to
an array of lots swiftly sold
greet and congratulate both
under his hammer, and for the
successful bidders following an
more reserved bidder, there
unexpected turn in events that
Rounding off a year of
were plenty of other desirable
resulted in the author agreeing
anniversary celebrations,
lots available for a generous
to immortalise both guests in
hundreds of glittering guests
price in the BidTech Silent
print for a significant donation
descended upon the East
Auction.
to the charity.
for the London’s Air Ambulance
The lot which generated the
He later tweeted
Silver Gala – the crowning event
greatest interest however,
(@AnthonyHorowitz):
in the charity’s fundraising
provoking a furious bidding war
“Be a character in a Bond novel”
calendar.
on the night, was the one kindly
raised £30,000 for London’s Air
London’s Air Ambulance • Hosted by comedian Andy Parsons • Attended by business chiefs and London high society • Two lucky auction bidders to
• 250 guests • £120,000 raised to support London’s Air Ambulance
Wintergardens in Canary Wharf
Lovells, VocaLink, Canary Wharf Group, Ocean Outdoor, Ashurst LLP, Barclays, and Santander Asset Management all took tables at the event. Graham Hodgkin, Chief Executive Officer of London’s Air Ambulance, said: “Our Silver Gala was a fitting way to conclude what has been a fantastic year of anniversary celebrations and fundraising events. I’m extremely grateful to our guests, who have collectively raised a staggering £120,000 in a matter of hours and to everyone across London that has contributed at some point in the year and helped us to save more lives. Although we still have a huge fundraising task ahead of us to sustain and expand the service, our 25th year has been a transformational one as we work towards acquiring the much needed second helicopter for London and flying longer in the summer months Special thanks to long-running
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supporter Canary Wharf Group that has provided use of its very elegant East Wintergarden for the setting of our Silver Gala and also to our ex-patient, who bravely stood up in front of a packed room to deliver a poignant reminder of why we’re all here – to provide the very best patient care when someone in London critically needs it”.
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NEWSLINE around 11,800 schoolchildren in
“The Restart a Heart Campaign
In addition, Colin Jones,
Double Success for Yorkshire Ambulance Service Staff at Best of Health Awards
50 schools across the county in
is such a huge and inspiring
a paramedic based in Leeds,
one day.
initiative, which was only
was shortlisted for the
successful due to the hard
Emergency Response Worker
His nomination said “Jason
work and dedication of our
of the Year Award for his work
was the driving force behind
off-duty ambulance staff and
to raise standards, share his
the event” and the judges said
community first responders.
knowledge and learning with
Staff from Yorkshire
it was obvious he had worked
To be recognised for this work
other colleagues and for his
Ambulance Service NHS Trust
extremely hard to ensure it was
is extremely humbling and we
work with the Yorkshire Air
(YAS) have been honoured
such a success.
are all very proud to have been
Ambulance.
YAS
at the Yorkshire Evening Post Best of Health Awards.
The Restart a Heart Team won the Yorkshire Evening Post
Jason Carlyon, Clinical
Team of the Year Award, one of
Development Manager for
the toughest categories, for the
YAS, and the Restart a Heart Campaign Team received prestigious awards at The Hilton Hotel, Leeds.
coordination of the campaign across schools in Yorkshire. Jason was delighted with the
involved in passing on our lifesaving skills to members of the public.” Rod Barnes, Interim Chief Executive at Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, said: “We would like to congratulate Jason and the Restart a Heart Team for their
accolades. He said: “Winning
achievements. To have several
these awards is fantastic. It is
members of staff recognised
Emergency Response Worker
such a positive thing for YAS,
for their efforts in teaching a
of the Year Award for his work
especially for the individuals
life-saving skill to thousands
in leading the Yorkshire-wide
who were involved in organising
of children across Yorkshire is
Restart a Heart Campaign in
and coordinating this large-
extremely commendable and
October 2014 to teach CPR to
scale event.
we are very proud of them.”
Jason, who is based in Scarborough, won the
“The Restart a Heart Campaign is such a huge and inspiring initiative, which was only successful due to the hard work and dedication of our off-duty ambulance staff and community first responders.”
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YAS Best of Health Winners 2014: L-R: Adrian Smith, Paramedic Practitioner, Neil Marsay, Community Defibrillation Officer, Andy Sanderson, Paramedic, Stuart Daynes, Clinical Development Manager, Jon Richards, Paramedic, Jason Carlyon, Clinical Development Manager, Liz Harris, Clinical Development Manager, Janice Whitehead, Community First Responder, Claire Frisby, BBC Look North Breakfast News, Denise Moorwood, Community and Commercial Education Manager, Paul Stevens, Community Resilience Locality Manager, Claire Geary, Clinical Development Manager, Maria Amos, YAS Charitable Fund Fundraiser
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NEWSLINE Ambulance service receives new stateof-the-art training manikins The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service has received three new state-of-the-art simulation manikins for training staff, having successfully secured funding through Health Education Wessex. The three manikins, Sim Man, Sim Mom and Sim Junior, are as lifelike as possible and can deliver training in medical, trauma, paediatric and obstetric emergencies including cannulation, intubation, full CPR and advanced life support. The programmable training aids can replicate conditions such as breathing difficulties and seizures, whilst Sim Mom is able to give birth manually as well as give
staff real life scenarios to contend with, such as birth complications. The manikins, which react to the treatments given to them and record the actions of the trainees, are completely portable and operate via Wi-Fi. Clinical Support Officers from the Ambulance Service have already received training in how to use the simulators and the plan is to now roll out the training to key areas within the Trust such as the Maternity Department. Because they are so portable, the team is also looking at wider community training of health professionals in the future. Graham Thompson, Clinical Support Officer, said: “When you first see these manikins, they are very true to life. The interaction and interventions that our clinicians can have with these manikins is going to be extremely useful. Previously, role play has not been very realistic, but now
the clinicians will benefit from that realism. This should, in part, help to further develop the necessary skills when clinicians are actually treating patients. “We’ll firstly be using the manikins to train our ambulance clinicians and the Maternity Department will be making use of Sim Mom. But in future, we’ll be looking to approach areas like GPs or dentists so that we can pass on our expertise,” Graham added. Chris Smith, Head of Ambulance and General Manager for the Emergency Department and Medical Assessment Unit, said: “I’m delighted that the bid for funding for these manikins has been successful. I’m sure that they will quickly become an invaluable asset in training our clinical workforce, and will help embed the skills needed to reach our Trust’s aim of quality care, everyone, every time.”
Life Connections 2015 - Your CPD provider For those with an interest in pre-hospital care, paediatrics, motorsport medicine, rescue and recovery, airway management, ECG interpretation, trauma and critical care, wishing to increase their CPD portfolio, then Life Connections 2015 can provide the solution as there are four conferences and seven study days already in place for this very unique two day event which will again be taking place at The Kettering Conference Centre, Kettering, Northants, on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October 2015. To view all CPD opportunities and, to register, please visit: www.lifeconnections.uk.com to take advantage of our ‘Early Bird’ offer for those securing a delegate place before March 31. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to Life Connections 2015.
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NEWSLINE Both are retained firefighters but
recognises organisations and
Nantwich First Responders pick up new car and award
they work from home in their
individuals for their dedication to
ambulance responder roles, not
raising awareness of heart health,
from Nantwich Fire Station.
basic life support and defibrillators
Nantwich First Responders
more than 25 calls in a week so
have just picked up the keys to a new car – and a silver Cardiac Smart Award. It is essential the team has a reliable vehicle so they can respond promptly to life-
in their local communities and the Gavin said: “Sometimes we get
impact it has had.
it’s important we have a good
Around 30,000 people suffer
vehicle. The support from Car
cardiac arrest outside of hospital
Transplants and the town council
each year in the UK, and with every
is vital to keep it going.”
minute a person does not receive treatment, their chances of survival
Nantwich First Responders
decreases by ten per cent.
respond to emergency incidents
threatening emergencies.
across the area.
Local businessman Mark Schofield
“We’re based in Nantwich
and Nantwich Town Council help to
but we cover Audlem, Crewe,
keep the car on the road.
Beeston - all the surrounding
EEAS
1,000 new defibrillators
areas, wherever we’re needed
An ambitious project to save more
Mark, who runs Car Transplants
really,” said Gavin. “If there’s no
lives has been unveiled with a plan
at Hurleston, said: “I contribute
ambulance available they’ll be on
towards the running costs of the
the phone to us.”
across the East of England.
have done for a number of years
Nick Blair, of North West
The region’s ambulance service
now, through petrol and tyres and
Ambulance Service, said the role
the suchlike.”
of the first responders was vital.
lifesaving pieces of kit, which will
The town council pays for the
“It’s all about somebody getting
first minutes when a patient goes
insurance.
there quickly, particularly in the case
vehicle on a day to day basis and
of a cardiac arrest,” said Nick. “It’s Cllr John Lewis said: “It’s a good
the first few minutes of a cardiac
service for the town. It’s the
arrest that are vital. If the first
residents who are the important
responder lives in the community,
people. We put the money in
hopefully they’re going to get there
because it’s what people need.”
quicker than the ambulance and start the treatment.”
The Nantwich team of Gavin Palin and Max Kelly respond to an
The Cardiac Smart Award, given
average 25 emergency calls a week.
to the Nantwich First Responders,
to place 1,000 new defibrillators
Locations for the remaining defibrillators will be identified in the coming weeks. Anthony Marsh, Chief Executive of EEAST, said: “I’m delighted that we have started this important project to invest in the communities we serve by improving access to these lifesaving devices in key locations. “Our ambulance crews aim to arrive at the scene of a cardiac arrest within minutes. However, every second counts and having a defibrillator on scene can make the vital difference between life or death.”
has invested almost £1m in the help make a difference in the vital
An AED costs £800 and there will be training sessions provided at the locations that receive one.
into cardiac arrest. The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) will place the 1,000 defibs across the six counties it serves in locations such as sports centres, village halls, and libraries to assist in helping to save more lives. The first batch of new defibrillators have begun to be placed and it is hoped that all 1,000 will be in position by the end of March. The Trust is aware of more than 300 automated external defibrillators (AED) across the member of staff or the public when a person goes into cardiac arrest. The device can make a crucial difference in the first two or three minutes before an ambulance crew or community first responder reaches a patient who isn’t breathing and whose heart has
Andrew Barlow, one of the Trust’s community partnership managers, added: “There are hundreds of defibrillators already located across the Trust. However, this investment will help to improve coverage in our communities and will undoubtedly help save lives and improve the outcomes for patients when they are called upon.” There are two cardiac arrest clinical indicators that the ambulance service is measured on. One is how many cardiac arrest patients have a pulse/ heartbeat on arrival at hospital following resuscitation and the rate of those who recover from cardiac arrest and are subsequently discharged from hospital.
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region that can be accessed by a
NWAS Nantwich First Responders Gavin Palin, second left, and Max Kelly, centre, with, from left, Mark Schofield, of Car Transplants, Cllr John Lewis and Nick Blair of NWAS
North Norfolk is receiving the first 50 defibrillators, another 20 are going into Suffolk and 40 are being sent out across north Essex. Another 30 are going into Cambridgeshire and 10 in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
stopped.
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NEWSLINE WAA
Wiltshire Air Ambulance airlifts patient on first day of operations
The patient, a 26-year-old
had a head injury, arm and leg
after taking off due to poor
man, was trapped in the truck
injuries. The speed of the aircraft
visibility caused by low cloud.
and Wiltshire Air Ambulance
meant the patient was at hospital
WAA paramedics were deployed
(WAA) Critical Care paramedics
quickly. We were pleased to assist
in the Rapid Response Vehicle to
Richard Miller and Ross
our land ambulance colleagues
assist a land ambulance.
Culligan worked with land
in treating and transporting the
ambulance paramedics in
patient.
WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance’s
WAA’s new helicopter is a stand alone air ambulance and is the
treating him. “The new helicopter is a purpose
first Bell 429 to operate as an air
new helicopter airlifted a patient
After he was released from
built air ambulance and it is
ambulance in the UK. It has two
on its first day of operations.
his vehicle by fire fighters the
quicker and bigger than the
Critical Care paramedics onboard.
patient was flown by Wiltshire
previous helicopter and the crew
The crew were tasked to a
Air Ambulance, piloted by
had an input into the design of
David Philpott, Chief Executive
road traffic collision involving
George Lawrence, to Great
the medical interior. All of the crew
of WAA, said: “Our best wishes
a pick up truck and a HGV at
Western Hospital, Swindon,
are proud to serve on Wiltshire Air
go to the patient that we airlifted.
a slip road off the A417 near
at 12.40pm, a journey time of
Ambulance.”
It’s thanks to the people of
Cirencester in Gloucestershire.
five minutes.
Wiltshire who raise money The air ambulance was tasked
for us that keeps Wiltshire Air
The air ambulance arrived on scene
WAA paramedic Richard Miller
to attend a medical incident in
Ambulance flying and delivering
11 minutes after taking off from its
said: “The patient was trapped in
Trowbridge shortly before 3pm but
the best possible medical care
base in Devizes shortly after 11am.
his vehicle for over an hour and
had to abort the mission seconds
to people in need.”
AMBULANCE UK - FEBRUARY Wiltshire Air Ambulance taking off from its base in Devizes this morning (January 9) to the road traffic collision near Cirencester.
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NEWSLINE Perrigo Charitable Foundation Donate Incredible Amount to Devon Air Ambulance Trust
Human Resources, says, “The
more time with their loved
Perrigo’s Managing Director
Perrigo Company Charitable
ones due to the multiple airlifts
& Vice President of Perrigo
Foundation is a private, non-
Perrigo has funded. They have
UK, Russell Howard presented
profit organization wholly funded
truly made a difference in the
the funds to Caroline Creer on
lives of the community they
Wednesday 21st January.
by Perrigo Company plc. The Foundation’s mission is to provide financial support to non-profit organizations that enhance the
serve, and should be proud of their benefaction”.
health, well-being and education The Perrigo Company
of individuals and families in
Charitable Foundation,
communities that Perrigo serves”.
the philanthropic arm of Perrigo Company plc, has
Perrigo’s mission is realised
donated £18,000 to Devon
in its choice to support Devon
Air Ambulance Trust as their
Air Ambulance Trust this
chosen Charity. As one of
year. Caroline Creer, Director
the leading global healthcare
of Fundraising at Devon
suppliers, Perrigo vote for a
Air Ambulance Trust, says,
different charity every year
“Perrigo’s ethos is completely
to receive the foundation’s
in line with our own. Our service
generous donation.
provides essential life-saving treatment in our community, and
Devon Air Ambulance Trust
we could not be more thankful
received the winning vote
for the contribution Perrigo has
from approximately 500
made. Because of their support,
Braunton Perrigo Employees.
we extend the gratitude of
Karen Spurling, Director of
multiple families who now have
Perrigo’s Managing Director & Vice President of Perrigo UK, Russell Howard presents cheque to Director of Fundraising at Devon Air Ambulance Trust, Caroline Creer
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NEWSLINE AMBITION 2015 takes place
exhibitions can be an excellent
at Olympia in London, 21-22
way to meet colleagues old
April 2015 and has been re-
and new, swap ideas and learn
designed to meet the learning
lessons from the experiences of
and networking needs of the
others from across the globe.
wider healthcare resilience and
However, this will be the first
response community.
time that so many healthcare
Bob Williams, NWAS chief executive, said: “I am extremely proud of the staff who gave honest accounts of their working life and clearly demonstrated that the trust’s main objective is the care of patients.
EPRR professionals have ever The conference stream is not
been invited together under one
just aimed at the traditional
roof and we want them to use
emergency services (police,
Ambulance Chief Backs Ambition 2015 Event
fire, ambulance) and resilience forums but also at a range of other providers such as NHS acute Trusts, councils, specialist rescue and voluntary agencies
One of the country’s leading
and a broad range of Government
senior NHS ambulance
departments.
Chief Executives Dr Anthony Marsh QAM has called for the
Among other roles, Dr Marsh is
ambulance service and the
the national ambulance strategic
wider healthcare emergency
lead for the Joint Emergency
preparedness, resilience and
Services Interoperability
response (EPRR) community to
Programme (JESIP) and the
attend and support AMBITION
ambulance Chief Executive
2015 – a new-look event
with the lead for the national
designed to benefit those
ambulance EPRR portfolio.
working in the urgent and emergency care sector.
He says: “Conferences and
AMBITION 2015 to challenge the status quo, pitch new ideas, share best practice and help find new solutions and answers to some of the key issues facing
“The board and I were keen to be the first ambulance service to undergo this type of inspection and find out from an independent body what we are doing well and where we need to focus our future attention.”
the urgent and emergency care sector today. I would recommend that colleagues register now and be part of a potentially invaluable event.” The event will include a free-toattend two-day conference stream that features high profile speakers discussing topics of key interest to the EPRR community. For more information please visit www.ambitionexpouk.com or email carl.rees@reesps.com.
NWAS
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Ambulance Service (NWAS) were positive, although the organisation was not given a rating as it was the first ambulance service to be assessed under a beefed-up
Defibrillator Presentation at Millbrook Academy Millbrook Academy in Brockworth, Gloucestershire hosted a defibrillator presentation event on Friday 9th January at 1000. Thanks to the sponsorship provided by the Rotary Club, this educational facility is one of 30 schools and colleges across Gloucestershire fortunate to have an automatic defibrillator installed on site as part of the ‘Rotary Saving Lives’ project. Members of the Rotary Clubs in Gloucestershire, including Richard Purdon and Dr Colin Prottey, were joined by Jan Scott, the Academy Principal, Laurence Robertson MP for Tewkesbury and Heather Strawbridge, the Chairman of South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) for the
inspection regime.
formal inauguration.
NWAS was said to be providing
During the presentation, Laurence
safe and effective services which
Robertson MP and Heather
were ‘well led with a clear focus
Strawbridge addressed those in
on quality’.
attendance and discussed the
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NEWSLINE importance of defibrillators and the partnership working between school and colleges, the ambulance service and the Rotary Club. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can strike people of any age and so the need for defibrillators at schools and colleges was identified. As the county of Gloucestershire is predominantly rural and it can take ambulances longer to reach those in need, administering early CPR is vital if patients are to have the best possible chance of survival. The sites for defibs were also selected on the basis of sports facilities being available and used by local people during evenings and weekends, meaning this valuable resource is also available to the wider community. The partnership between the Rotary and SWASFT was established in 2009 when Kevin Dickens, the SWASFT Community Responder Officer for the Gloucestershire area, suggested that the kind donations from the Rotary Club should focus on secondary schools with sports centres. The Rotary Saving Lives Project was then established with Kevin’s guidance and co-ordinated
by Dr Colin Prottey, together with a generous £8000 donation from the Rotary Club of Cleeve Vale. Heather Strawbridge, Chairman of the South Western Ambulance Service said: “Sudden cardiac arrest is more common than many people realise and approximately 100,000 people of all ages in the UK suffer an attack each year. It is not limited to the sick or aged and even affects professional sports people. “On behalf of the Trust I would like to sincerely thank the Rotary Club for their kind support. Administering early CPR really can make all the difference to a patient in cardiac arrest and these defibrillators do save lives.” Mr Robertson is delighted to be supporting the ongoing defibrillator donation initiative. He commented: “Being such a rural county means that sometimes ambulances take longer to reach patients. It is important therefore to identify other ways to ensure that patients can get help quickly, especially in time critical situations. It is fantastic that these
defibrillators are being installed at schools and colleges – the more defibrillators available for our local residents to use the better.” Richard Purdon, the Rotary District 1100 Governor Nominee said: “This partnership work between Rotary Clubs, the ambulance service and schools across the county of Gloucestershire is achieving such positive results. “Thanks to a number of generous donations and the hard work of numerous fundraisers across the county we have already donated more than 30 defibrillators to schools and colleges. We are only too happy to provide the funding for these life-saving devices and I know more than anyone just how important they are. The use of a defibrillator really can make all the difference between life and death.” Jan Scott, the Principal of Millbrook Academy is pleased to have a defibrillator on-site and said: “Thank you to all the agencies involved in making this defibrillator available to everyone at Millbrook Academy. In addition to the students and teaching staff, we have a number
of sports facilities, which are also used by the community, so they will potentially benefit from this additional piece of equipment too. Partnerships like this are invaluable and really do benefit communities.” Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are purposely easy to use. Anyone can use them – the machines themselves talk you through what to do, and that, alongside advice from our emergency call-handlers, means that anyone can help to save a life. SWASFT has launched many new initiatives in Gloucestershire recently such as increasing the number of community responders as well as giving better access to community defibrillators by increasing the number available. As the most rural ambulance service in the country SWASFT plays a huge role in ensuring that communities have access to a defibrillator. It is exceptionally important and plays a huge part in getting people the care they need, immediately – which is what is required in a cardiac arrest situation.
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IN PERSON The Kent Surrey Sussex Leadership
to the next 12 months based at NHS England
Collaborative strives to raise the profile of
working jointly with the Trust Development
leadership development in the region and the
Authority and Monitor on new care models,
importance of excellent leadership in the local
following on from her experience implementing
health care system.
changes to stroke services in London.
Two South East Coast Ambulance
SECAmb Chief Executive Paul Sutton said:
London Ambulance Service has struggled to meet
Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb)
“I’m delighted Angela and Geraint have been
performance targets and has a shortage of staff.
staff were winners at a recent NHS
recognised for their leadership ability. They
leadership awards ceremony.
both play extremely vital and valuable roles in
The service’s chairman, Richard Hunt, has
SECAmb. I’d like to thank them for their hard
appointed Fionna Moore, an A&E consultant
work and wish them the best of luck at the
of 25 years and London Ambulance Service
national awards.”
medical director to be the interim chief executive.
SECAmb News
SECAmb duo win leadership awards
SECAmb Inclusion Manager, Angela Rayner and Director of Commercial Services, Geraint Davies both picked up honours at the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Leadership Collaborative Awards.
News
HCPC Chair Dr Anna van der Gaag awarded CBE
Mr Hunt said: “I would like to thank Ann for her hard work and dedication for the past two years. “In her time with us Ann has created a clinical career structure for paramedics from
The Health and Care Professions Council
classroom to boardroom, secured significant
(HCPC) is delighted to acknowledge that
investment and agreed plans with CCG
Dr Anna Van Der Gaag has been awarded
commissioners for next year including funding
a CBE in the New Year Honours list for
for over 1,000 frontline posts and investment in
services to health and care.
paramedic further education.
Marc Seale, HCPC’s Chief Executive commented:
“I am pleased Ann will now use her frontline experience at a national level in the NHS.”
“I am delighted that Anna’s commitment to the regulation of health and care professionals in
Ms Radmore said: “This was a hard
the UK has been recognised. She has been
decision to make. I have enjoyed every
an outstanding Chair of Council and a valued
minute of working with the dedicated and
member of the HCPC for many years. She
compassionate staff here, and I will be sad to
has provided strong and effective governance
go. I have huge confidence in Dr Fionna Moore
to the organisation as well as supporting
and the leadership team and I know that
was named NHS Leader of Inclusivity of the
our primary aim of public protection through
Fionna will lead the organisation with integrity
Year. Both will now go forward as finalists in
professional regulation.”
and strength, putting patients at the heart of
Geraint Davies receiving his award
Geraint won the trophy in the NHS Mentor/ Coach of the Year category and Angela
the national awards next year.
every decision she makes.” Commenting on her award Anna said: “This honour is for the exceptional team at HCPC, and for the allied health, healthcare science, psychological and social work professions who play such an important part in health and care in the UK, whose service to the public so often goes unnoticed and uncelebrated.”
SECAmb News
Paramedic honoured at highest level with Queen’s Ambulance Medal A long-serving South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) paramedic has been formally presented with his Queen’s
London Ambulance Service chief executive moves to NHS England
Ambulance Service Medal (QAM).
leaders in the health service, leaders at all levels and across all professions who have
and Consultant Paramedic, Professor Andy Newton received his medal from the Queen
The NHS Leadership Recognition Awards 2014 celebrates the achievements of great
SECAmb’s Director of Clinical Operations
London Ambulance Service chief executive
in person at an investiture at Buckingham
Ann Radmore is leaving the organisation to
Palace.
take up a national role at NHS England. Andy is one of just a handful of paramedics
ultimately improved people’s health and the
Ms Radmore joined the ambulance service at
to have ever received the QAM which was
public’s experience of the NHS.
the beginning of 2013. She will be spending up
introduced in 2012.
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Angela Rayner receiving her award
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IN PERSON Among the first paramedics to qualify in the UK,
paramedics and the ambulance service will
Charity. He brings a wealth of experience with
and also one of the first to fly with the London
continue to expand further I look forward to
him having worked at a high level in several
Helicopter Medical Service, he has been at
being involved in future developing the role we
distinguished firms.
the forefront of developing the paramedic
play in improving patient care and outcomes.” “Steve will be a hard act to follow as he has
profession in the UK. SECAmb Chief Executive Paul Sutton added:
overseen the Trust’s finances during a period
The medal honours a very small, select group
“Andy’s dedication and commitment in treating
of considerable expansion, which involved
of ambulance personnel who have shown
patients and driving forward the paramedic
growing from a 5 day a week single aircraft
exceptional devotion to duty, outstanding
profession over the years has been outstanding.
operation to a 7 day a week, two aircraft
ability, merit and conduct in their roles within
He is an extremely deserving recipient of this
operation with self-owned and operated Air
NHS Ambulance Services. SECAmb has had
prestigious medal and I would like to thank him
Ambulances under our own Air Operator’s
a recipient of the prestigious medal each year
for his continued hard work in developing the
Certificate, for which Steve was our first
since its introduction with Andy now becoming
service we provide at SECAmb. I’m delighted
Accountable Manager.
the third SECAmb paramedic in as many years
that SECAmb has been represented once again
to be recognised.
at the very highest level.”
Dave Hawes said: “Joining DAAT is a challenge but it allows me to do a job that combines
For more than 30 years Andy has played a major role in establishing the high reputation of paramedics in their current pre-hospital role and has been a leader in practice, education
doing something very worthwhile for an
DAAT News
New Finance Director at Devon Air Ambulance
organization which makes a tangible difference to people’s lives with a senior management role where there are opportunities to influence and contribute to DAAT’s continuing success.
and management in the profession. Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) has He led the way in helping establish telephone
appointed Chartered Accountant Dave Hawes
“Heléna and her team have built an exemplary
triage in NHS ambulance services. His
as its new Finance Director, replacing Steve
model of charity governance and transparency
commitment to education has been
Tupper who is retiring after 12 years in the role.
and, with my background in audit, I am very proud to be able to play a role in the
unparalleled and instrumental in the growth of programmes across the UK and led to the
Thirty-three year old Dave has previously
continuing effectiveness of DAAT’s model
formation of the first paramedic degree course
worked in Sydney for top 10 accountancy
of financial control and prudence as well as
at the University of Hertfordshire.
practice BDO after qualifying in London with
directing its ongoing financial strategy.”
H W Fisher and for the past 5 years has been The country’s first consultant paramedic, Andy
working in Exeter for Capita Asset Services.
Heléna added “On behalf of the Charity and the Trustees I would like to wish Steve all the
has been heavily involved in the development of specialist paramedic roles at SECAmb
Heléna Holt, DAAT Chief Executive said:
very best for a long and happy retirement.
including the introduction of Paramedic
“We are delighted to welcome Dave to the
He will be greatly missed.”
Practitioners and Critical Care Paramedics. He now mixes his senior academic role with his management position as Executive Paramedic Director with SECAmb, with responsibilities for Professional Standards and Innovation. He chairs the College of Paramedics and remains clinically active. Andy, who lives in Surbiton, Surrey said: “I’m delighted to receive the Queens Ambulance Medal and regard it primarily as recognition for both the ambulance service and paramedic AMBULANCE UK - FEBRUARY
profession as a whole. It was a particular honour to receive the medal from the Queen herself at the palace. “I feel both extremely privileged and fortunate to have been involved in the ambulance service for so many years and regard the constantly improving clinical care that can now routinely be provide to patients as the single most significant advance in the last three decades. With every prospect that the role of
Left Steve Tupper, right Dave Hawes
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IN PERSON News
Andrew collects Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal after New Year’s Honours delight A Welsh Ambulance Service paramedic has been presented with a Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal after he was recognised in last year’s New Year’s Honours list for his dedication to the service. Andrew Jenkins, who is also the Trust’s Deputy Director of Medical and Clinical Services, collected his medal from the Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed, The Hon. Robin Lewis OBE, at a ceremony in Carmarthenshire County Hall.
Andrew was one of two members of the Trust’s
was commended in the Queen’s Birthday
workforce that were recognised in the 2014
Honours list.
New Year’s Honours list. The following year Mike Collins, then the Advanced Paramedic Practitioner Richard
Welsh Ambulance Service’s Head of Service
Hook was also commended, and picked up
for the Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University
his medal from Her Majesty the Queen at a
Health Board area, also collected the medal
ceremony in Windsor Castle last April.
for dedicating his 32-year career to the ambulance service in Wales.
Richard, of Neath, whose son James Hook is a Wales international rugby union player
Mike has since been appointed as the Trust’s
for Aviva Premiership club Gloucester Rugby,
Director of Operations.
joined the Trust in 1976 as an ambulance man and qualified as a paramedic in 1986.
Tracy Myhill, Interim Chief Executive at the Welsh Ambulance Service, said: “Richard and
The following year he became a Regional
Andrew’s commitment to treating patients and
Paramedic Tutor until 1998, when he turned
driving forward the paramedic profession over
his attention to training colleagues on how
the years has been outstanding.
to deliver life-saving thrombolysis care to
The medal is awarded to distinguish exemplary service from ambulance workers in the NHS and reward exceptional devotion to duty. Of his investiture, Andrew said: “It was a real
patients with a blood clot. He was promoted to
“I cannot think of more deserving recipients
Advanced Paramedic Practitioner in 2012.
for this award, and I would like to thank them for their continued hard work in developing the
The Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal was
service we provide at the Welsh Ambulance
introduced in 2012, when now retired Director
Service, and congratulate them for being
of Ambulance Services, Dafydd Jones-Morris,
recognised in such a venerable way.”
honour and privilege to accept this award, which is a reflection of some of the great work which has been going on in the Trust over the last few years. “It was a particular honour to receive this medal in my home county, with my family present. It was a day I will never forget.” Andrew joined the Welsh Ambulance Service in 1991, and began his career in the Patient Transport Service. He qualified as a paramedic in 1995, and went on to become a Regional Paramedic Tutor for four years from 1997. He held a divisional manager role at Gloucester Ambulance Service in 2002 before returning to Wales to join a small team to pilot an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner role, a
He then became the Clinical Governance Lead in 2007, before taking up his current role a year later. Andrew is a keen rugby player for his home town team, the Llanelli Wonderers, and has travelled the world representing Wales in Judo, including taking part in the 1990
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post which was later introduced into the Trust.
Commonwealth Games.
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Ferno UK recruits NHS Ambulance Service Specialist Ferno UK has added to its expertise in ambulance and patient transfer services with the appointment of former NHS senior manager Richard Smith.
“The pioneering work Ferno is doing in terms of creating the ambulance of the future is of paramount importance to Emergency Services provision.”
Richard, 45, has extensive working knowledge of Emergency Ambulance Services. As a senior manager in the NHS for 12 years he had responsibility for a fleet of over 1,400 vehicles and 70 staff. His role at Ferno UK will be IPTS Program Manager, contributing to the further development of Ferno’s market leading Integrated Patient Transportation Systems. Richard joined the NHS 20 years ago as a vehicle mechanic at the West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service (WYMAS) garage in Huddersfield. His ‘hands on’ perspective stood him good stead as he progressed to Head of Fleet and senior management roles. In recent years, Richard has earned a reputation as an innovative problem solver. Working with vehicle builders, equipment manufacturers, suppliers, operational staff and the University of Leeds he has been involved in many successful projects to promote and incorporate efficient and environmentally advanced ambulance design. At Ferno UK, Richard will use his in-depth knowledge of ambulance specifications and equipment, whole life cost analysis, servicing and repairs to further refine Ferno’s IPTS range. He will be involved in Ferno’s nationwide beta trials which assess, specify and meet user requirements. AMBULANCE UK - FEBRUARY
Richard said “The pioneering work Ferno is doing in terms of creating the ambulance of the future is of paramount importance to Emergency Services provision. This is an area of considerable interest to me. The quality of the IPTS range and the high calibre of the Ferno management made it an easy decision for me to join the team. I am looking forward to contributing to further design innovations and bringing tailored advances in patient transportation services to the UK market.”
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PRODUCT SHOWCASE severity of accidents. It also
modification training has proven
temperature management, ZOLL
Zoll launches Road Safety System in the UK
dramatically lowers maintenance
to be the most effective method
provides a comprehensive set of
costs.
in reducing aggressive driving,
technologies that help clinicians,
which is the key to building a
EMS and fire professionals,
culture of safety.”
and lay rescuers treat victims
EMS Driver Safety and Performance Monitoring System Reduces Severity and Frequency of Accidents
provides the added benefits of
About Road Safety
reduced vehicle maintenance
Road Safety monitors and
costs, improved fuel economy,
records unsafe vehicle operating
extended vehicle life, and better
parameters such as speeding
patient care and outcomes,”
and high vehicle g-forces
January 26, 2015-Chelmsford,
said Richard Knell-Moore, ZOLL
caused by rapid accelerations,
Mass.-ZOLL® Medical
UK Country Manager. “The
hard decelerations, and high
Corporation a manufacturer of
program allows emergency
speed turns. The system
medical devices and related
services to clearly identify
software solutions, announced
individual driver behavior that
today that the company’s Road
falls outside of established
Safety® System is now available
safety standards to support
for emergency services in the
employee incentive and
United Kingdom.
corrective programs.”
“Road Safety creates a safe driving environment and
Road Safety is a proven solution
“Unlike other systems that
that helps emergency medical
rely on post-event analysis
responders avoid injury and
as a reactive approach, Road
death by reducing aggressive
Safety’s real-time audible
driving actions and increasing
feedback cautions the driver
driver awareness. The system
as he approaches an unsafe
monitors driving performance
condition, allowing sufficient
and provides real-time
time to take corrective action
feedback, resulting in driving
before a crash might occur,”
improvements. This leads to a
said Richard Knell-Moore, ZOLL
reduction in the frequency and
UK Country Manager “Behaviour
needing resuscitation and acute critical care. For more information, visit www.zoll.com. About Asahi Kasei The Asahi Kasei Group is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi
provides an audible warning as
Kasei Corp., with operations in
the driver approaches an unsafe
the chemicals and fibers, homes
condition, allowing sufficient
and construction materials,
time to take corrective action
electronics, and health care
before a crash might occur. The
business sectors. Its health care
system also creates database
operations include devices and
reporting, ranking driver
systems for acute critical care,
performance and identifying
dialysis, therapeutic apheresis,
areas for improvement.
transfusion, and manufacture
About ZOLL Medical Corporation ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei Group company, develops and markets medical devices and software solutions that help advance emergency care and save lives, while increasing clinical and operational efficiencies. With
of biotherapeutics, as well as pharmaceuticals, diagnostic reagents, and nutritional products. With more than 29,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries. For more information, visit www.asahi-kasei.co.jp/ asahi/en/.
products for defibrillation and monitoring, circulation and CPR feedback, ventilation, data management, and therapeutic
AMBULANCE UK - FEBRUARY
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PRODUCT SHOWCASE un-restrained or more often have to
Ferno’s new Kangoofix neonatal restraint system addresses mother and baby transportation issues
be transported apart in a separate vehicle. It has been clinically proven that using Kangoofix, both baby and mother are calmer and more content being safely transported together, also benefiting the ambulance service in that only one
Ferno UK now offers ambulance crews a revolutionary restraint system that considerably improves the safety, bonding and comfort of both mother and new born during patient transportation. Kangoofix, inspired by a kangaroo’s pouch, is a unique and patented system that ensures that new-born babies can be safely transported together with their mother, skin to skin, on an
vehicle and crew is required. All the feedback we have had back from mothers, midwives and paramedics following trials with Kangoofix have been very positive.” To request a demonstration of A quick-release system allows the midwife or paramedic to immediately access the mother or baby in case of any unexpected emergency during the journey. The harness is also designed
ambulance trolley. It overcomes
such that it can also be used in
the common scenario of mother
cases when the umbilical cord is
and baby having to travel in
still connected.
separate ambulances with 2 separate crews, or transported
The Kangoofix harness weighs
with mother but with no safe
just 1 kg, is easy to store and is
restraint system in place.
completely washable. The system is crash-tested to both EN1789
With the mother laid on the
(10G) and TSF2010:2 (20G)
ambulance trolley, the Kangoofix
standards, and is CEN compliant
five-point restraint simply attaches
complete with certification.
to the trolley main harness and safely secures the baby to its
Ferno UK’s Product Manager,
mother. The integral inner harness,
Michael Thornton, explained
protective cover and skull cap,
“Kangoofix was designed and
all made from a breathable and
developed to directly address an
clinically tested fabric, create a
issue that is existing in the patient
cocoon environment for the baby,
transportation market, where
ensuring that it is comfortable and
babies are sometimes being
its body heat is maintained.
transported with their mothers
the new Kangoofix system, call Ferno UK on 01274 851 999 Ferno will also be demonstrating the system at future conferences and exhibitions. These will be announced on the Ferno UK website when they are confirmed.
New Creative Medical PC3000 Monitors from PROACT The new Creative PC3000 Monitoring range offers a large high resolution colour screen with simple intuitive controls of standard parameters of SpO2, NIBP and Temp.
With a range of wall/trolley mountings, carry cases (both Light Duty and Heavy Duty) the Creative PC3000 offers a new standard of quality, performance and flexibility to the EMS, Transport and Hospital Clinician. as well as audio visual alarms all in a very compact and light weight unit. With a range of wall/trolley mountings, carry cases (both Light Duty and Heavy Duty) the Creative PC3000 offers a new standard
The Monitor includes a unique
of quality, performance and
low cost 3/5lead ECG upgrade
flexibility to the EMS, Transport
capability which can be activated
and Hospital Clinician.
on site at any time in the future or purchased installed initially
Critically, the new Creative
with the monitor. A further option
PC3000 is also highly affordable
of Side Stream ETCO2 is also
and is available for you to have
available as required. The
on demonstration or trial. For
Monitor offers flexible screen
further details and/or trial please
display modes and full trending
call PROACT on 01536 461981.
AMBULANCE UK - FEBRUARY
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Hands Down Nobody Beats ZOLL When it Comes to CPR
CPR quality is crucial. In systems that have focused on improving CPR quality, both in and out of the hospital, survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest have doubled, or even tripled.1,2 When it comes to assisting rescuers in providing the best CPR possible, no one is more experienced or can offer you as much as ZOLL®.
Real CPR Help® — Guides rescuers to proper depth and rate of compressions with real-time audio and visual feedback See-Thru CPR® — Reduces the duration of pauses during CPR by filtering CPR artifact so rescuers can see the underlying rhythm CPR Dashboard™ — Displays depth and rate of compressions and assists rescuers in achieving full compression release
Learn how ZOLL technology can help you improve CPR quality at www.zoll.com/uk/handsdown.
1 2
Bobrow BJ, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2013 Mar 7. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.12.020. [Epub ahead of print]. Sell RE, et al. Circulation. 2009;120 (18 Supplement): S1441.
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