Woooo… Firstly, I passed my AED (Automated External Defribrilator) and Medical Gasses exams on Monday.
On Saturday, I got to meet the real David Dickinson. He was filming for “Dickinsons Real Deal” in Chichester, and we provided medical cover for the programme. There is so much behind scenes on these programmes that I have never noticed befor whilst watching them on TV. Look, even had my picture taken with him!
Apoligies for me not posting recently, but I now have an amazing girlfriend, and she is my priority! Her name is Vikki, and we have known each other for a very long time. I think that we were made to be together! [[love you hunni]]
Take Care…
Please join the I’m scheme and help raise awareness of these different causes!
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If yu are a reader of volunteering2saveyouguys, you may have seen this post as one of the comments.
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Last Thursday (5/4/07) I went on duty at a Horse Show, nowhere near where we are based. Myself and two colleagues were in the 4×4 on one side, and we had some SECAmb Paramedics on the other. There were a few fallers…OK, I lie, practically everyone fell off, but the majority got back up! 
Then we got a call to a rider who hurt her leg when falling, it was pretty obvious it was more than a bruise. After she was gassed up on Entonox, the boot was cut away, just to see a lump in the sock. The sock was removed slowly, to be greeted by an open fracture of the ankle. Patched her up, sent her to the local A&E via county crews, and back to the site we went!
After watching more people fall I decided I wanted lunch…(and by this time it was about 2.30pm). Just as I went to take a bite, the event radio went off. “We need an ambulance. She fell off her horse. I need an ambulance now. She is in the water. Not moving. Help. we need an ambulanceâ€
After realizing we were closest, the lunch was left on the fence, and we went for a nice drive through the fields, still trying to tell the paramedics that we are not there yet, but want them. We found her sitting up, complaining of neck and upper back pain. This was a chance to put the long-board into use. Then carry her up a steep-ish slope covered in lose rocks. Again 999 crews were dispatched to meet us at roadside.
Then we had a young girl who hit her head…came complaining of headaches and dizziness. We called the NHS crew to visit us, whilst doing preliminary “obsâ€. As soon as they got to us, she appeared to have recovered-ish. All we could do is give advice!
Take care…
P.S. I think I got my lunch at 3.10 in the end…
The game arrived last week…spent most of this week playing it! It’s great…
My first impressions are very good, with the amazing graphics, and the missions with the smallest of detail (including the newsprints!!)
I can’t wait to play more, possibly online one day!
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Today (2/4/07) St John Ambulance reveals it’s new corporate design…
The main difference that the public will see is the new logo. The white maltese cross has been kept, but will remain simplified. A black border gives a modern look to the image. St John Ambulance has been removed from the roundel itself, and is placed to the left, making it clear who we are! The logo has not been touched since 1968!
Other differences will include re-livering vehicles and buildings, the uniform will have a fresh new look, and everything will be centralised, again making our role clear!
The new corporate identity has been developed so people will see and think of St John Ambulance as one single modern organisation. The new look will make it easier for those who need help from St John Ambulance to recognise the organisation and to see the extent of the services on offer.
It is anticipated that it will take the next four years to ensure that the new brand is implimented before St John Ambulance volunteers work the London Ambulance Service, providing medical cover at the London 2012 Olympics.
As well as updating our logo, we’ve changed the way we talk about and present ourselves, to show we are a vibrant and relevant force in today’s society
Harry Dymond
Chief Commissioner, St John Ambulance
Well, its not my fault I havn’t posted in some time.
A couple of weeks ago, I was in Shrewsbury for a Geography Field Study, staying at the Preston Montford FSC centre. Whilst here, we studied the effect of Urbanisation and Rivers on a local environment. We aimed to answer the question, “How do river characteristics vary, with distance downstream, in Ashes Hollow, Shropshire”. We also began to look at the effects of glaciation in Wales, mainly around Cwm Idwal. I did take some pictures.
I have also been very busy with School work. Trying to complete major coursework assignments.
As well as all this, I been feeling fairly ill over the past couple of weeks. Been getting stomach cramps, burning up every so often etc….Medical Bods-get your textbooks
Take care…