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Alright fella, Unfortunely, I can't get on that course because I had to re-allocate my annual leave for two university interviews for my paramedic course. Im extremely interested in learning about the BIG and the FAST1 in the future if your up for it?

* BANG * UKParamedic gives BatMed1 a sucker punch

Can anyone recommend me a good medic bag for when your out in the field?

I carry a TAM note book in my top left jacket pocket inside my smock. In my TAM I have some key medical procedure notes from the British Army BATLS manual, 9-Liner Template and MIST Template. I have attached some MIST Casualty Cards all ready to pull out.

I have a crayon stuck up my nose. Can you pull it out for me? :cool: Well at least you didn't attempt to scratch your balls. :eek:

Ok bud, I will go back to my special corner and play with my crayons

Sounds like this thread is a very heated at the moment. For everyone who gets annoyed, here's a picture for you (Include Starlight ;) )

Do you apply the Bolin chest seal just like the Ashermann Chest Seal?

Is the Ashermann chest seal getting replaced with the Bolin Chest Seal? I've not heard anything about that.

I'm interested. What are the dates?

Just found out this morning, I have an interview with Greenwich university on the 1st March :)

Ok PM me the area you live in and I will do some digging for you. I suggest you pop down to the local TA centre and have a chat with their recruiting team.

I'm just going to wait out and see what happens. I have chosen these universities:- Greenwich Portsmouth St Georges Worcester Stafford I have written a fair personal statement and i've got a good reference from my current employer. I've also put on my application a deferral for one year because...

Yes they do. The TA CMT(v) trade has changed a fair amount over the last few years. The walts that a 2 week course now does not make you a CMT. CMT(v) class 3 and class 2 has to be supervised by a class 1 Reg or TA. CMT(v)'s can also do specialist bolt courses e.g ALS, Cannulation, etc.

You thought about becoming a combat med tech in the TA? That will give you some basic medic experience and basic military experience. Best bit about it is that it will not cost you anything.

I've submitted my UCAS form to go back to university to do a Foundation Degree in Paramedic Practice. Which university are you currently at and how are you finding it?

I agree with medic99 that blood will be needed to restore a patients red blood cells however in a tactical environment you're not going to carry all your team members blood groups in a spare bag. I had a chat with this to a qualified A & E nurse at work and he was suggested to use both on a...

I saw an article written about this from Anaesthesia UK. They say that Crystalloid should be used in fluid resus for casualties falling into hypovolemic shock. Patients with trauma/sepsis and pumped with Crystalloid have a slightly lower mortality than patients who have had Colloids. They also...

Very good article TM1. It put a very balanced for the tactical medic

Well I currently work in the NHS but on the IT side of things. Spend a lot of my free time doing medical cover with the TA. The clinical skills centre at the NHS hospital has compiled a new course for Doctors, Nurses, CMT/MA, paramedics and ODP's. Because I know the clinical skills trainer, I...