Robert Mckenzie

Husband to the most beautiful wife & #fatherof3. MHSc EMC. Now living and practicing in the south east patch of the UK

[Louis van Rensburg @Louis10177]

🚑Just published!🇿🇦

"The Future of South African Paramedicine" – A call to action for a more adaptive, patient-centred EMS system in SA.

Proud to contribute alongside passionate colleagues.

📖 Read here: https://t.co/bq7rgpae5p

#EMS #SouthAfrica #EmergencyCare

[SECAmb Education @SECAmbEducation]

The Research and Development Department at SECAmb invite members of the public and professionals with an interest in patient and public involvement and engagement to attend a free event. Tuesday, July 1 · 10am - 3:30pm. Doors at 10am

Book tickets here: https://t.co/5sjYqSZhya

[SECAmb Education @SECAmbEducation]

HOTT Trauma with KSS HEMS
1 day trauma focused course delivered by the HEMS Doctors and Paramedics at KSS Air Ambulance Charity.
The course comprises practical simulation, skills stations and taught sessions.
Apply now via this link: https://t.co/dxkoZV8i67

[Louis van Rensburg @Louis10177]

We invite you to a Patient Safety in EMS CME session hosted by the National Department of Health EMS Directorate and presented by @heathertuffin. #EMSforLife #emseducation

- Register Here: https://t.co/ioOwmKMFjK

We are excited to see you participate.
See you there... 📷

[armyemdoc @armyemdoc]

How does VL perform compared to DL for emergency intubation in the setting of cardiac arrest?

This is often challenging because the patient is moving as a result of the chest compressions or the chest compressions have to be held for intubation, with the latter risking worse outcomes. In this secondary analysis of our DEVICE trial, 8% were in cardiac arrest at the time of intubation. Among those, we found that VL had an FPS proportion of 83% versus DL which had 65%. This translates to an NNT of 6 for improved FPS.

https://t.co/FzDG1WZ3ll

https://t.co/1MGTQjOZSQ

PMID: 39805516

#emergency #emergencymedicine #criticalcare #icu #erlife #iculife #science #army #armymedicine #armyemdoc #resuscitation #research #data #heart #cpr #medx #medtwitter

[Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @JTraumAcuteSurg]

This algorithm provides a stepwise approach to the initial management of hemorrhagic shock resuscitation based on based recommendations and is intended to be used in conjunction with damage control surgery during the initial phases of trauma care.

https://t.co/xTLKYOvBIV

[Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @JTraumAcuteSurg]

Chest Compressions has not been scientifically validated for Trauma PEA. We examined the effects of CPR on a porcine model of severe hemorrhagic shock and found that CPR does not improve, and may actually impair, cerebral and skin oxygenation/perfusion.

https://t.co/6K3Hp3sq23

[SECAmb_Research @SECAmb_Research]

ParAid aims to develop the services and care provided by paramedics to people in the last year of life.

They are seeking to interview people approaching the end of life who have had a recent ambulance attendance or their close family / carers.

https://t.co/NLA9sUdSiU

[Robert Mckenzie @robz_mckenzie]

A first for me, worked in the snow tonight. Turns out my crew mate can throw a decent snow ball

[Royal College of Paramedics @ParamedicsUK]

👋 Welcome to CReD: the College of Paramedics Research Database!

👉 CReD is a dedicated platform for researchers engaged in studies related to the paramedic profession and other related healthcare fields.

To visit CReD, click here ➡️ https://t.co/o0ORiYsKaA

[Louis van Rensburg @Louis10177]

We invite you to a Safety in EMS (CME) session hosted by the NDoH EMS Directorate and presented by Ettiene Du Preez
#ems #emsforlife #emseducation #raisethebar

Date & Time - 13 November 2024 at 13:00
Registration Link - https://t.co/OXI2MRJduq

See you there. 📷 #pleasereshare

[Julia Williams @DrJuliaWilliams]

Can you help @RuthF_MCPara with PhD work as she approaches the final week of data collection. Please participate and also retweet if you can as it’s open to volunteers, employed staff and student paramedics.
https://t.co/yGRU6cFv7c
Many thanks
@ParamedicsUK @UKSPC @IPERN999

[Keith Couper @KeithCouper]

The PARAMEDIC-3 trial results are out!
https://t.co/oy6E2Zo8s2

Thank you to @ERC_resus for the opportunity to present.

The trial reflects the generosity of patients that participated and the phenomenal work of UK ambulance services.

More plans coming for more presentations.

[SECAmb Education @SECAmbEducation]

Clinical Research Summit
21st November 2024
12:00-16:00
https://t.co/XPuufBOQ97

[Dawn @DawnKerslake]

(Twitter and I should not be allowed 😂)
On 18th October 09.30-11.00am there will be a webinar for PreHospital clinicians outlining all the changes to maternity JRCALC clinical guidelines including the new Pre-hospital Maternity Decision Tool.
Register:
https://t.co/udnuEOL2eg

[SECAmb Education @SECAmbEducation]

The National Education and Training Survey is now open. You can share your experience and shape your future by taking 10 minutes to complete the survey between 1 October - 26 November 2024. #NHS #NETS2024 🔗 https://t.co/5qSE4MDNaj

[Louis van Rensburg @Louis10177]

🚑Calling for Research Participation🇿🇦

I’m inviting expert panel members to participate in a Delphi survey as part of my PhD research.

Those working/teaching in the Critical Care Retrieval Space in South Africa, feel free to contribute here - https://t.co/TihGuM8xgW

[SECAmb Education @SECAmbEducation]

MEDICINES MONDAY 💊Every week we will share a common patient medication, to help with your deductive reasoning when establishing a patient’s medical and drug history 📷This weeks medicine refresher is : Mirabegron

[Tom @CCP_TomM]

This is a truly horrific read. Despicable behaviour that every single one of us has a duty to call out if we witness/become aware of it. There is no place for this anywhere in society, especially not in a service that exists to help people! Please speak up - victim OR witness.

[Robert Mckenzie @robz_mckenzie]

@DaveSwart7 I knew it was a practice when pt was being admitted from us, but normally they not in your face about it. Didn't know it was an issue with transfers 🤔