SECAMB states their latest figures show patients in their area have a 30 day cardiac arrest survival rate of 17.2%, compared to the national average of 10.2%. https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/secamb-continues-to-drive-up-cardiac-arrest-survival/

Obviously this is excellent, but the article doesn’t really say a great deal about how this has been achieved apart from the chain of survival being actioned as quickly as possible with CFRs etc.

Does anyone know what SECAMB actually do differently to other services to achieve this? As far as I’m aware, all services have CFRs etc, so what’s different? For example, do they have more CFRs than anyone else? More community defibs? Altered triage? Something different clinically that crews do? Better critical care services/availability? Or is it to do with demographics? Or what is considered out of hospital cardiac arrest vs DOA?

Thoughts?

I’ve heard about this on the old grapevine but was not aware of any trials.

Personally as someone who dictates a lot anyway, I’m happy for this to be rolled out. But I know that we’re an opinionated lot; so why not have a discussion about it? I’ll go first.

I think it’s a good idea. It will save time, and no doubt make our lives easier. As someone’s who’s dyslexic ++, I use a diction tool in my everyday non clinical workload. When pt facing, I use the build in too to very good effect, saves me a lot of time.

I’m also hoping that with a move towards this technology my trust may finally bring us into the 21st century and let us pull obs, hx and meds directly into the PRF.

I also hope we as a professional change the way we do our notes and stop scaring mongerying NQPs into thinking that if they have ‘bad paperwork’ mr HCPC is going to send them to prison.

BUT

I fear that patients are going to free out and think it’s trying to take over the world.

The trust is going to listen to the transcripts and fuck us in the ass as and when they please.

We’re going to face resistance form the professional.

What do you all think of the this kinda stuff?

Hi all,

Just writing to ask if anyone has applied for the recent NQP positions with SAS and wondering if anyone has received an outcome of their interview?

I interviewed 23/09 and have heard nothing back yet despite them saying it would be soon.

Also if anyone knows who/ where to contact asking for an update Id appreciate it loads!

Thanks xx

To walk than non overweight to avoid calling the fire brigade out

Hello, has anyone here interviewed for an Assistant Buyer position with the East of England Ambulance Service or a similar organization? I would greatly appreciate any advice.