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Nasal Cannula for Cardiac Symptoms?

Replied Feb 20

Lifting and back problems...

Replied Oct. 10, 2008

Hello From Washington State

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Olli E. left a comment for Gareth
April 5
Fireyladd Chief Sharp replied to Gareth's discussion 'Lifting and back problems...'
Your right Gareth, seems like thats what we are dealing with at least in my area. I have re-accuring back issues from lifting patients. Seems pretty obvious that we need to go to some type of lift system.
February 27
Brandon replied to Gareth's discussion 'Lifting and back problems...'
Weve recently gone from ferno stretchers, to a the hydralic stryker. The new strykers are about 50 lbs heavier, but its nice being able to raise/lower a stretchers with one person, with just the push of a button. We haven't had any trouble with th...
February 27
Gareth replied to Joe Stoltz's discussion 'Nasal Cannula for Cardiac Symptoms?'
Here in the UK, the discussion between using and not using (or reducing) O2 with COPD/COAD patients has been raging for a while, but ultimately we're here to treat the symptoms of the initial complaint. In the case first talked about on here (many...
February 20

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Hometown:
Manchester UK
I Live: (City, State)
Cheshire
Years in Fire/EMS:
7
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
Some people said it was all about the "driving so fast"... But i knew its not the speed... it's the power ;-).
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Single
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
NWAS NHS Trust
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EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid
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Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years With This Department/Agency
7
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http://www.nwas.nhs.uk
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IHCD

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At 10:19am on April 5, 2009, Olli E. said…
Hi gareth greatings from Germany
have been in Reading 2 years ago for a practice at the Berkshire Ambulance service and also at RBFRS. But I´m sorry the transfer plans haven`t been succesfull.
Stay save
At 4:34pm on September 10, 2008, Frank said…
Welcome to FFN
Stay Safe
At 1:43pm on September 10, 2008, Jeff Borra said…
Welcome from the uppity Colony of Virginia hope all is well and safe.
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At 8:26am on September 8, 2008, Barry said…
Hey Gareth, welcome to FFN, stay safe out there, bro.
 
 

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