Wednesday, June 8th, 2022
Phil is the Medical Director of a private safety medical company. Over the years they have become specialised in looking after film and television productions. They support everything from high-end feature films to small independent dramas and commercials. Always on hand for medical support where needed. Providing nurses, paramedics, and ambulance techs dependent on what…
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Thursday, May 19th, 2022
Ben, a former Sergeant in the Royal Corps of Signals served 16 years for the British Armed Forces. He recounts his experience whilst on active duty, stressing the importance of being trained and carrying the correct kit on your person at all times. ‘Back in January 2019, whilst on active duty, I was involved in…
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Wednesday, January 30th, 2019
Since 2001, over 3,500 soldiers from the Western coalition have been killed in Afghanistan, while...
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Wednesday, January 30th, 2019
When you assemble a group of people with modified motors and ask them to drive at high speeds around a circuit of sharp turns and tight corners, accidents and injuries seem unavoidable. Despite this, motorsport accidents are infrequent, though they can be serious when they occur. Toni Murch, MCPara, HCPC registered paramedic and business development…
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Wednesday, January 30th, 2019
The Royal Marines are a highly specialised infantry force, trained to deal with a wide...
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Monday, October 16th, 2017
I am a MSA licensed rescue personnel and part of the personal rescue medical crew for our classic sports car club. I am medically trained to a high level and do some front line ambulance work too. I was first introduced to Celox at a training session, hosted by MediTech at Rockingham motor raceway, where…
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Thursday, June 29th, 2017
Jamie, a professional landscaper with an interest in medicine recounts his experience of how a typical day turned into one he would rather forget. Often working alone on landscaping projects James is always cautious of potential hazards on the job such as handling sharp tools and lifting heavy loads especially since James started receiving anticoagulant…
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Thursday, June 29th, 2017
Motorsport can be a thrilling affair but it’s not without its risks. Motorbike riders in particular can present injuries that can be problematic to those responding. Helmets and protective clothing can inhibit identifying bleeding injuries, increasing the urgency for swift action. However in the following account the bleeding site was more obvious to the paramedics…
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Friday, December 9th, 2016
A Man who accidentally stabbed himself in the groin has thanked the Air Ambulance medical team who flew to his rescue*, treating the stabbing injury on scene and evacuating him as fast as possible. The father of two was holidaying in a campsite when he slipped while preparing a chicken curry dinner. The Great North…
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Friday, September 23rd, 2016
I’ve used one of the Celox gauze pads on a fairly deep laceration that one of our employees had on his forearm and it works exactly like you told me it would. No problem at all, he had to have sutures and the Celox rinsed clean out of the wound leaving a nice suture line.…
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