Kalpesh Diyar

Husband and father, Ambulance Technician, Retired Fire-fighter, UKISAR(Ret.), TCM Air Ambulance. Freelance Training Provider. All opinions my own.

[Magpas Air Ambulance @Magpas_Charity]

Magpas Air Ambulance is available to be called to the most seriously ill and injured patients across the region 24/7, 365 days a year.

Last year, the Magpas Air Ambulance medical team spent 1,731 hours in total responding to incidents.

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Of all the patients they treated in cardiac arrest last year, 68% of them had been given bystander CPR prior to the emergency team’s arrival—something we are working hard to increase through our community CPR and defibrillator training sessions.

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Did you know?

As well as a pilot, there's always a technical crew member (TCM) who flies in the cockpit of our air ambulance helicopter. The TCM assists with navigation and on-board computer systems, as well as looking out for dangers both in the air and on the ground.

[Magpas Air Ambulance @Magpas_Charity]

Thanks to your support, the Magpas Air Ambulance team responded to 161 emergencies in and around the East of England last month.

It's only thanks to your generous support that we can continue to provide people with critical care 24/7.

With you, we save lives.

[Magpas Air Ambulance @Magpas_Charity]

Your support today ensures our team can be there for patients tomorrow.

As a thank you for your support, we've produced some Magpas Air Ambulance colouring sheets for you and your families to enjoy. Just print at home: https://t.co/FlP5LetJwD

#AirAmbulanceWeek #AAW2024

[Daryl Brown MBE @DarylJBrown]

Thanks to all our incredible paramedics @Magpas_Charity Air Ambulance and at all UK Air Ambulance Charities. What you do every day is quite incredible, helping people in their moment of need and bringing care and calm in very traumatic circumstances, Im in awe of what you do 🚑🚁

[Magpas Air Ambulance @Magpas_Charity]

We’re proud to share that our Medical Director, Dr Simon Lewis, has been awarded the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care medal, which recognises exceptional individuals who have gone above & beyond to deliver fundamental & developmental change within the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care!

[Kalpesh Diyar @KalpeshDiyar]

@ParamedicDanie1 Happy birthday Daniel! Didn’t realise we shared a birthday 😊

[Air Ambulances UK @AirAmbulancesUK]

After dark some air ambulances continue to fly with the support of night-vision goggles. 🌙

The goggles increase ambient light, which allows the crew to see landing sites and identify any potential hazards. 🥽

Photo curtesy of @HIOWAA

[Magpas Air Ambulance @Magpas_Charity]

Magpas Air Ambulance Doctor Pragya and Critical Care Paramedic Nick are here to care for the region until 7 am now… And they’ve already been called out on their first mission of the night.

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At the start of every shift, our aircrew talk through any air activity happening throughout the day.

Today, however, as we all know, there’s something a little different to watch... Fortunately, the Santa tracker is on hand to help as the team closely monitors Santa’s journey!

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Did you know❓

Landing in cities & towns can be problematic for air ambulance pilots due to a range of factors, some of which include:

🚁 The size of the landing area
💨 Potential damage to properties or vehicles from downwash
⏱️ If the crew can get to the patient imminently

[Magpas Air Ambulance @Magpas_Charity]

Benefact Group are giving 120 charities £1,000 this Christmas.
Please can you take a minute to nominate us to win £1,000 so we can continue to save lives & keep families together this winter?
Nominate & RT to support our lifesaving cause at no cost to you!
https://t.co/d1gVAxi8QF

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Every year, a selection of experienced doctors join @Magpas_Charity to deliver the critical care they usually provide in an A&E department, to patients outside of the hospital.
This week we’ll be introducing you to some of the newest doctors who have joined our lifesaving team...

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We’re thrilled to announce that a record number of our charity staff, clinicians and supporters have been shortlisted for this year’s Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence, held by @airambulances!

Read about our wonderful nominees and their achievements:
https://t.co/lDLQC3HvX0

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This #ThankYouThursday, we want to extend our thanks to @BlueBearStorage which, while we were in the midst of our move, very kindly gave us free storage facilities in Huntingdon.
This community kindness saved us funds, which will go towards saving lives. Thank you, Blue Bear!

[Caroline Leech @LeechCaroline]

On my journey home from the ⁦@FPHCEd⁩ conference I listened to this podcast featuring a story of medical rescue. The narrator described ⁦@timnutbeam⁩ as “ a complete badass and a true hero”. I agree! 🙌🏻 Have a listen… https://t.co/aTwrYWo0Zn

[Caroline Leech @LeechCaroline]

Following motor vehicle collision all patients should be encouraged to self-extricate asap. If not possible, need to create minimum safe space for self/rescuer extrication w/o delay https://t.co/iXsRLOtYYy #FPHC2023

[KDiyar @kmdiyar]

#BBC500Words2023 closes for submissions on Friday 10th November at 8pm. Thousands of judges are ready to read insightful and creative stories from children of all backgrounds and abilities in the UK. Submit children’s stories at https://t.co/sAuVPNxU2u

[Magpas Air Ambulance @Magpas_Charity]

(1/2) At Magpas Air Ambulance, our patients—past, present and future—are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we want you to be among the first people to visit our new base.