I just want to say thank you to all our first responders/call takers across ambulance, police and fire service. We have such a privilege in the UK with the NHS. So a big thank you to our hospital staff who do so much for us.
I wanted to know about the little girl with the injured back and neck. 😕 ALL emergency/hospital workers are true angels on earth. Where would we be without them. ❤
I love the way the paramedics in the UK treat their patients. I hate that their ambulance service is so overwhelmed. As much as I dislike paying for American healthcare, I can say that of all the times I’ve needed an ambulance, I’ve never waited more than 15 minutes for one to arrive.
I work in the Emergency Department (A&E) at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge and Monday's are always our busiest day of the week. People think Friday and Saturday nights are our busiest periods but that's not the case. Unfortunately too many people use the ED as a first resort when it should be the last.
It always amazes me the amount of people that use A&E inappropriately. I'm aware that it's more difficult to see a GP these days, but unnecessary A&E visits have been a problem for much longer. Unfortunately, there are those that won't visit A&E until it's too late because they don't want to be a burden. Do you think more messaging and consequences for repeat misuse of 999 would help? I think about that a lot as my son works in a hospital and I work in the community.
My dad is 96 and only recently did we have to put him in a nursing home in the United States , but otherwise he could get around but I lived with him to help him , but he’s bedridden so I can’t take care of him by myself and we can’t get enough care givers to come in everyday to take care of him , it’s sad because I know he wants to come home he’s mentioned it quite a few times 😢😢😢
The elderly woman had clear symptoms of slowly developing pulmonary embolism. It can be really difficult to make a diagnosis because a pulse oxymeter measures all the blood cells that carry some kind of gas. However, the gas can be something other than oxygen, in PE usually carbon dioxide. If there is no right ventricular injury yet, ECG looks normal. Still, the patient may die suddenly. A hoarse voice is also a symptom of PE in some cases, as in my case.
A pulseoxy does not measure all kind of gases and definitely not carbon dioxide. It can measure how much of the hemoglobin is saturated with oxygen or carbon monoxide (which can be relevant in case of a smoke gas inhalation). To measure how much carbon dioxide is in the blood, you would need a capnometry device.
They should REALLY try putting more time energy money etc… to try to figure this out I never seen this happening other then like when covid & if theres a large emergency with multiple victims obviously. but this is kinda crazy that they dont see that they need to put more resources into trying figure some kind of solution out. I have been emt for many many years & have many friends from all over the country & some from across world from some of the online forums im on & groups for emergency medicine employees & i have never heard anything like this happening on such a consistent basis! I thought there was supposed to be a certain amount of emt/fire fighters per amount ppl in ur area!
South Africa is different. Our government hospitals have been completely plundered. There are few medical supplies. They've been stolen. Along with linen, bedding, food, utensils. Anything, in fact, that can be lifted. At the Joburg General Hospital, they often have no water. At all. For drinking, flushing toilets, cleaning, etc. Its not a question of poverty. It's a 'grab' mentality that permeates our entire country.
It’s not the ambulance control staffs fault that there are long waits. They are lots of reasons for delays, one of cause is the back up in hospitals and the lack of available ambulance due to overload of calls.
I agree they’re allowed time with him but that being said with it being such a volatile situation, injuries to the brain, vomiting even which can correlate to brain damage it’s such a time sensitive situation I’d imagine they’re just rushing to get him help
I wish the paramedics in the USA were as nice as the ones in the UK are most of the men are okay but the woman are so hateful .My family called an ambulance for me. It was 2 women on the way to the hospital they stopped on the side of the road and kicked me out of the ambulance . Luckily the fire department was fallowing the ambulance because they were treating me bad . The firefighters stopped and picked me up and took me to the hospital. The paramedics were fired I filed a lawsuit against the paramedics and won they also lost their paramedic license. Prayers 🙏 and Love 🤟 From Oklahoma USA
This episode certainly isn't very complimentary of the National Health. Sounds like resources are not being designated the way they need to for either ample GPs or ambulances, let alone the missing same day walk in urgent health piece of the puzzle.
Seems that triage is not working properly, many of these calls don’t require an ambulance…sort it out, activate fire and police for some of these calls….seems like a self inflicted situation……get it sorted
Do you hear yourself? If people are having more kids, logically there would also be more people for helping too. The problem is a lack of resources into allowing children to educate in health services early on, and the insane pricing of schooling to become a certified health worker.
Most patients are elderly. A night in hospital costs roughly £800-1000, an ambulance ride around £700. Do you really want that for your elderly? These people are in their 70s, 80s and 90s.
They were so respectful and kind to the man with the mental health issues, speaking to him like he's more than his issues really helped
I’m impressed with UK health care ❤
I just want to say thank you to all our first responders/call takers across ambulance, police and fire service. We have such a privilege in the UK with the NHS. So a big thank you to our hospital staff who do so much for us.
I hope the elderly lady was OK. She was so sweet, bless her
The Ambulance service had to break in to recover me , cannot express my Thanks enough
That lovely Margaret ❤ bless her 😍
You're ALL HEROES...Thank You so much for all your selfless dedication to helping others.
I wanted to know about the little girl with the injured back and neck. 😕 ALL emergency/hospital workers are true angels on earth. Where would we be without them. ❤
Thank goodness for the nhs, they are all amazing 👏
I love the way the paramedics in the UK treat their patients. I hate that their ambulance service is so overwhelmed. As much as I dislike paying for American healthcare, I can say that of all the times I’ve needed an ambulance, I’ve never waited more than 15 minutes for one to arrive.
I work in the Emergency Department (A&E) at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge and Monday's are always our busiest day of the week. People think Friday and Saturday nights are our busiest periods but that's not the case. Unfortunately too many people use the ED as a first resort when it should be the last.
It always amazes me the amount of people that use A&E inappropriately. I'm aware that it's more difficult to see a GP these days, but unnecessary A&E visits have been a problem for much longer. Unfortunately, there are those that won't visit A&E until it's too late because they don't want to be a burden. Do you think more messaging and consequences for repeat misuse of 999 would help? I think about that a lot as my son works in a hospital and I work in the community.
My dad is 96 and only recently did we have to put him in a nursing home in the United States , but otherwise he could get around but I lived with him to help him , but he’s bedridden so I can’t take care of him by myself and we can’t get enough care givers to come in everyday to take care of him , it’s sad because I know he wants to come home he’s mentioned it quite a few times 😢😢😢
I really wish they'd let us know what happens with each patient, maybe when they switch to the next.
I respect every single person who works in the NHS but the funding they get is a disgrace
How is the NHS paid for?
@@pattyk734 essentially through taxes which we pay a lot of but don't really see the benefit.
Heroes!!
The elderly woman had clear symptoms of slowly developing pulmonary embolism. It can be really difficult to make a diagnosis because a pulse oxymeter measures all the blood cells that carry some kind of gas. However, the gas can be something other than oxygen, in PE usually carbon dioxide. If there is no right ventricular injury yet, ECG looks normal. Still, the patient may die suddenly. A hoarse voice is also a symptom of PE in some cases, as in my case.
A pulseoxy does not measure all kind of gases and definitely not carbon dioxide. It can measure how much of the hemoglobin is saturated with oxygen or carbon monoxide (which can be relevant in case of a smoke gas inhalation). To measure how much carbon dioxide is in the blood, you would need a capnometry device.
@User-un4fu Thank you very much for your kind answer.
They should REALLY try putting more time energy money etc… to try to figure this out I never seen this happening other then like when covid & if theres a large emergency with multiple victims obviously. but this is kinda crazy that they dont see that they need to put more resources into trying figure some kind of solution out. I have been emt for many many years & have many friends from all over the country & some from across world from some of the online forums im on & groups for emergency medicine employees & i have never heard anything like this happening on such a consistent basis!
I thought there was supposed to be a certain amount of emt/fire fighters per amount ppl in ur area!
Our government needs to spend our tax payers money where it’s needed and that’s with the nhs and ambulance staff 👍
Absolutely the same here in Canada 🇨🇦. We have it so bad that Emergency Hospitals close down in smaller towns due to a lack of emergency staff.
So hard to watch sometimes.
Manchester is almost bad as Johannesburg CBD. And we have no such thing as NHS. It would be dysfunctional in weeks.😪🇿🇦
Why would the NHS not work in Jo'burg?
South Africa is different. Our government hospitals have been completely plundered. There are few medical supplies. They've been stolen. Along with linen, bedding, food, utensils. Anything, in fact, that can be lifted. At the Joburg General Hospital, they often have no water. At all. For drinking, flushing toilets, cleaning, etc.
Its not a question of poverty. It's a 'grab' mentality that permeates our entire country.
Action Stations.
"some people are so rude" well i wouldnt wait 2 hours for a ambulance qwq
It’s not the ambulance control staffs fault that there are long waits. They are lots of reasons for delays, one of cause is the back up in hospitals and the lack of available ambulance due to overload of calls.
The man had a head injury. Mom/wife? should have been able to see him for a second. May not get another chance.
I know, but I guess they were a team working fast to intubate him and get him off to hospital ASAP 😢
I agree they’re allowed time with him but that being said with it being such a volatile situation, injuries to the brain, vomiting even which can correlate to brain damage it’s such a time sensitive situation I’d imagine they’re just rushing to get him help
I wish the paramedics in the USA were as nice as the ones in the UK are most of the men are okay but the woman are so hateful .My family called an ambulance for me. It was 2 women on the way to the hospital they stopped on the side of the road and kicked me out of the ambulance . Luckily the fire department was fallowing the ambulance because they were treating me bad . The firefighters stopped and picked me up and took me to the hospital. The paramedics were fired I filed a lawsuit against the paramedics and won they also lost their paramedic license.
Prayers 🙏 and Love 🤟 From Oklahoma USA
wow
This episode certainly isn't very complimentary of the National Health. Sounds like resources are not being designated the way they need to for either ample GPs or ambulances, let alone the missing same day walk in urgent health piece of the puzzle.
Ready, brace, lift!
Is that what everyone says internationally??
We don't at the THW. Maybe we should.
"The thing's out"
Jeez...
Seems that triage is not working properly, many of these calls don’t require an ambulance…sort it out, activate fire and police for some of these calls….seems like a self inflicted situation……get it sorted
beeing Prego with 20 is well qwq ehm
I am 72 and all lived in bottom draw until we grow out of it then into a bed
This just annoys me always not enough ambulances obviously a knock on affect of people having too many kids for years.
Do you hear yourself? If people are having more kids, logically there would also be more people for helping too. The problem is a lack of resources into allowing children to educate in health services early on, and the insane pricing of schooling to become a certified health worker.
build more hospitals people. What's up with the care, free isn't working.
Most patients are elderly. A night in hospital costs roughly £800-1000, an ambulance ride around £700. Do you really want that for your elderly? These people are in their 70s, 80s and 90s.
It’s the politicians that don’t want to dedicate the money.
@@Shdeffie 700 isn't that bad where in the US it's 7000+ just for ambulance transport