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[MentorMedix @mentormedix]

@NWAmb_Jon @RobEtall @wmasrobmoore @NWAmb_Dan @powerNHS The box size isn't relevant as far as I unnderstand, unless we're taking OTC meds from a non-pharmacy supplier (like a supermarket) in which case no box splitting. In hospital we get portions of boxes all the time. Most amb study the same. Never saw a box in LAS.

[MentorMedix @mentormedix]

@NWAmb_Jon @RobEtall @wmasrobmoore @NWAmb_Dan @powerNHS You definitely don't legally need to carry the whole box. If you go to a pharmacy with a prescription for one vial of IV morphine that's exactly what you'll get - just one. The pharmacist can re-package the meds at point of supply.

[Cameron McVittie #HelpUsHelpYou @wmascmcvittie]

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[Karl Williams @receivedsofar]

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[MentorMedix @mentormedix]

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[Karl Williams @receivedsofar]

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[MentorMedix @mentormedix]

@jim_crawfurd @timnutbeam Size was definately decent. Other studies should suggest maybe a 10% benefit for an hour earlier ABx, but only in the severe sepsis group, not all sepsis. Agree that we shouldn't be spending too much effort on this is most "normal" settings.

[MentorMedix @mentormedix]

@timnutbeam Trial seems unlikely to show difference when you look at how much earlier the ABx were given (not a massive difference) and the overall mortality. Be interested in the same study in a very rural setting with long pre-hosp times.

[MentorMedix @mentormedix]

Thought this concept had been well and truly removed years ago. Looks like it's still trying to struggle on... Shock index genuinely useful. https://t.co/0Fulb7pv6H

[WM CARE Team @wmcareteam]

#FPHC position statement July 2017 on tourniquets https://t.co/UCAXVqBVlB

[MentorMedix @mentormedix]

@ClareBosanko Anyone actually tested this? Last data I remember from the military (++yrs ago) was to get dry ASAP. Warm vapour enviro't needs energy input

[Hans van Schuppen @HansvanSchuppen]

Although this is true, be careful to state this. It makes people stressed resulting in witholding essential treatment. #ERC17Freiburg https://t.co/nrZWdvOcG7

[BASICS Devon @BASICSdevon]

@prehospit_al @ClareBosanko You can, and should, try; but there's an array of reasons you won't know for sure based on ETCO2 alone. Covered in recent @PHEM_cast *cough*

[Clare Bosanko @ClareBosanko]

Final countdown to #BASICSFPHC conference 6-7 Oct. High quality speakers, great workshops & catch up with colleagues https://t.co/uwE5UVrXFt

[Clare Bosanko @ClareBosanko]

Remember to avoid hyperoxia post-ROSC, aim for 94-98% #daatcg. Want to know more? Check out @PHEM_cast https://t.co/YAPn477mVz

[MentorMedix @mentormedix]

Essential reading for paramedics and police officers... https://t.co/G7mZKN9AIj

[Prehospital Nurse 💚💙❤️ @lesyoung01]

@wmcareteam / FPHC lectures Birmingham ROH for September October & November Pop these dates in your diary.

[Sam Ghali, M.D. @EM_RESUS]

These are the anatomical territories you want to visualize in your mind when assessing an #ECG for Coronary Occlusion!

#FOAMed

[MentorMedix @mentormedix]

@robetall @WMASLStubbs No worries! Think it's important to get the message across that there is no good way to make clinical hx into a protocol.

[MentorMedix @mentormedix]

@robetall @WMASLStubbs Getting at: like you said these patients can often be safely discharged as we do in WIC/GP/ED. Someone asked what feature made dc possible.