Another IEC course for some of the team, using the #RTACC course and the #MARCH approach. Our thanks goes to Square Knot Training again for their continued support!

Heatwave: How hot is too hot for the human body? - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/health-66…

We have some rare open spaces on an upcoming Rescue Trauma and Casualty Care (RTACC) Course in Sept. Join us in #Surrey to learn how to manage life-threatening trauma.

eventbrite.co.uk/e/rescue-traum…

#trauma #firstaid #rtacc #prehospital #phem #atacc

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#OnThisDay in 2013, a Special Forces selection test in the Brecon Beacons is on the point of turning into a disaster. In unusually hot and still conditions, one candidate has just been medically withdrawn having experienced diarrhoea and vomiting
To be continued ...

Anyone out there in #FirstAid land got any advice for repairing manikins? This one had an accident with his foot. #ouch

bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-…

Pair found dead on boat on River Hamble had carbon monoxide poisoning | News - Wave 105 planetradio.co.uk/wave-105/local…

FPHC Webinar: Drowning – Physiology to Resus!
17th April 2023
Using a clinical case as a springboard, this webinar will take a deep dive into the physiology associated with drowning and cold water immersion
Panelists: Dr Paddy Morgan & Prof Mike Tipton
rcsed.ac.uk/professional-s…

Did not have this on my 2023 bingo card 😂

We have the River Wey running through our site, so our appliances carry Water Safety Kits

Our crews also undergo the DEFRA Mod 1 Flood Awareness Course provided by Square Knot Training

✅ Lifejackets & PFD’s
✅ Throwlines & Loud Hailer
✅ Hose Inflation Kits
✅ Reach Poles

Six of our team have recently attended the RTACC course delivered by Jacob at Square Knot. With your help we hope to raise the funds to allow all operational members to gain this qualification and allow us to provide the very best casualty care when required.

We all know Sharpie pens are bloody amazing in the medical world. But today we discovered this one is a a medical miracle with both a pulse and oxygen sats. Another reason to treat the patient not the numbers on machines. #FirstAid #Medical #Trauma #PHEM #ATACC #RTACC

Just no. Training, PPE and equipment is needed to work in floodwaters! Take a look at Nick for a more detailed explanation of why NO!

How your body stops the bleeding when you injure yourself. Blood coagulation explained:

#biology

And for today’s scenario - ‘There’s been a terrible accident’

Another Rescue Trauma and Casualty Care (RTACC) course completed this week. Students from a range of backgrounds providing our manikins and actors with life saving interventions. #FirstAid #Trauma #medic #RTACC

Day 2 of our The ATACC Group RTACC trauma course this week. More details: square-knot.co.uk/pre-hospital-c…

Preparing for our next open The ATACC Group RTACC course starting next week. The course isn’t just about lots of fake blood, there’s a lot of theory and skills to learn before the scenarios. + there’s plenty of coffee (isn’t there Staffordshire And Company)

Looks like I got caught red handed on camera full on nerding out about something trauma related with some of the cadets at LASCAT Chosin Cup

If you've had your appetite whetted by #ATACC we've unexpectedly had one more space open up on our October RTACC eventbrite.co.uk/e/l3-rescue-tr…