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Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 416 157 485

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25.01.2022 Thanks Bronwyn OKeefe from Qas and John Limpus for running my Community CPR course at the Coorparoo School of Arts and RSL Memorial Hall today.

25.01.2022 Weve all worked with someone who has this sort of sense of humour

25.01.2022 These two filthy grubs with a combined IQ of 1, were not given mandatory sentences for breaking a Victorian Paramedics leg (while he was performing CPR) in line with so called government legislation. Send your objection for this failure of Justice to the Victorian Government. Paramedics are not punching bags!

24.01.2022 Once again Australian researchers make the breakthrough.

24.01.2022 I am quite concerned about the number of First- Aiders and sports trainers I meet who carry medications. Some carry Panadol, whilst others have an Emergency Asthma Kit comprising an Inhaler and Methoxyflurane pain relief. I have attempted to explain to them that carrying these items breaches the Queensland Drugs Misuse Act 1986. The only drug that can be administered to a person, (in an emergency situation) is an EpiPen, with their name on it. Otherwise it is illegal to admi...nister any medication to a minor, ie: a person under 18 years of age without parental consent. Administering medications to adults should be viewed in the same way. The giving of medications to anyone without the medical history, allergies, and an accurate medical diagnosis, is tantamount to playing Russian Roulette with the patients life and your career. Unfortunately there are currently some providers here in Brisbane giving drug kits to personnel with these types of items in them. Most are students, study health based degrees. If you come across anyone carrying or administering medications to minors, please encourage them to refrain from continuing. I believe, that it is only a matter of time before there is a serious medication related incident or tragedy.

21.01.2022 Depression and mental illness are subjects that have been off limits for too long.

20.01.2022 Junior rugby at Graceville for the Taylor Bridge Bullsharks

20.01.2022 The new CODE ONE sign being made

20.01.2022 RESPECT OUR STAFF - there is no excuse for abuse! Highfields paramedic Winston Lobegeier was the victim of a sickening assault from a patient he was trying to h...elp recently. Winston has more than 27 years' experience and suffered a fractured nose after being headbutted in the face. He had to undergo reconstructive surgery as a result of the attack. "The psychological side of it is going to be the hard part," Winston said. "We come to work to care for people, we don't come to work to get beat up." Mr Lobegeier was one of three Darling Downs paramedics assaulted on the job between September 28-30. Two Dalby paramedics were injured in separate incidents on the same day, including one that received blows to his back and side when an agitated patient kneed him in an ambulance. United Voice Queensland, along with Assistant Commissioner Stephen Zsombok says "enough is enough" when it comes to occupational violence. "We are now calling on the public to help us by taking responsibility for their own actions. One assault on our paramedics is one too many, and we don't want this to happen again," he said. "Some acts of violence require long term physical and mental recovery and can have a devastating impact on our staff and their families. We are now calling on the public to help us by taking responsibility for their own actions."

18.01.2022 For this weeks #FirstAidFriday, we take a look at diabetic hypoglycaemia basic first aid in recognition of #NationalDiabetesWeek. Diabetics of both Type 1 and ...2 can experience an imbalance in the concentrations of sugar (glucose) and insulin in their blood, resulting in either hypoglycaemia (too little sugar in the blood) or hyperglycaemia (too much sugar in the blood). Most frequently, paramedics are called to hypoglycaemic episodes which can progress rapidly and represents a potentially serious medical emergency. When a diabetics blood glucose levels fall below normal levels, keep an eye out for: Sweating Pale skin A rapid pulse Shaking, trembling or weakness Hunger Headaches, light-headedness or dizziness Mood or behavioural changes, confusion or an inability to concentrate Slurred speech Unresponsiveness or seizures If these symptoms are observed or the diabetic raises concern; stop any exercise, let the patient rest, and follow their diabetes management plan if known. Give the patient fluid or food containing sugar, such as soft drink, lollies, fruit juice, honey or even several teaspoons of sugar in a cup of water. Monitor for improvement, and if the symptoms or signs of hypoglycaemia persist after 15 minutes and the patient is still able to follow simple commands and swallow safely, then continue to give the patient sugary substances. If the patient deteriorates, does not improve with treatment, or is seizing or unconscious - call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance. Do not force anything into the mouth of an unconscious patient, and do not touch any insulin pump/monitor being worn by the patient. Diabetes can do some serious damage to the body if not diagnosed early, and according to Diabetes Australia, millions of Australians are at risk. Visit www.itsabouttime.org.au to learn more.

18.01.2022 The return of such terrible diseases is only one generation of anti-vax away.

17.01.2022 Cobbers Corner statue. Fromelles France. Battlefields tour 2013. John Limpus. Photo Stephanie Limpus. "Lest We Forget".

16.01.2022 With deep regret we have been notified of the death of a QAS officer while responding to a case this morning. We will be contacting the family at an appropriate... time to offer the support of the QAS Legacy Scheme. If you would like to donate to help support this officers family please use the Donate button or see our website for details. All money donated on any of our posts will go into the one account and 100% of this will be made available to the family. Any further questions email or call us and we will be happy to clear up any doubts you may have. See more

15.01.2022 Last Friday my son and I attended the "Trauma on the Border" conference at Tweed Heads, run by ANZCP. Whilst I have been to several such events over recent years, I must say that this was the best of them all. The speakers were fantastic as was the demonstration from ATMA representatives about hostile environment treatment. The information was relevant and very well delivered. We are truly in an age of immense change in emergency pre hospital care which is saving lives, tha...t was once thought to be impossible. ANZCP are to be highly commended for their efforts as are the large turnout of students who attended. Well done to all!!

13.01.2022 If your Friday is un-bear-able, hopefully this puts a smile on your face... The Carlyle Gardens Ladies Knitting Club in Townsville has been hard at work making ...Care Bears for our patients. Paramedics Glen and Lachlan from Ingham Station were beary happy to receive the kind donation - thanks for the Care Bears!!! See more

12.01.2022 Another life needlessly lost to incompetence, by individuals who put profit before the welfare of others

12.01.2022 Remembrance window. Installed in 1995 to commemorate 50th anniversary of the end of WWII.

10.01.2022 Mildura Regional Development is proposing to develop a Remembrance Silo Art Trail along the Mallee Track (stretching from Ouyen to Panitya). Its hoped 10 silo ...sites would be painted with an historical military theme thats been created by veterans. Its also proposed that an augmented reality history lesson will be available at each site in a second phase of the project. See more

09.01.2022 Keep this truck moving: Lest We Forget.

05.01.2022 For this week’s #FirstAidFriday, we take a look at diabetic hypoglycaemia basic first aid in recognition of #NationalDiabetesWeek. Diabetics of both Type 1 and ...2 can experience an imbalance in the concentrations of sugar (glucose) and insulin in their blood, resulting in either hypoglycaemia (too little sugar in the blood) or hyperglycaemia (too much sugar in the blood). Most frequently, paramedics are called to hypoglycaemic episodes which can progress rapidly and represents a potentially serious medical emergency. When a diabetic’s blood glucose levels fall below normal levels, keep an eye out for: Sweating Pale skin A rapid pulse Shaking, trembling or weakness Hunger Headaches, light-headedness or dizziness Mood or behavioural changes, confusion or an inability to concentrate Slurred speech Unresponsiveness or seizures If these symptoms are observed or the diabetic raises concern; stop any exercise, let the patient rest, and follow their diabetes management plan if known. Give the patient fluid or food containing sugar, such as soft drink, lollies, fruit juice, honey or even several teaspoons of sugar in a cup of water. Monitor for improvement, and if the symptoms or signs of hypoglycaemia persist after 15 minutes and the patient is still able to follow simple commands and swallow safely, then continue to give the patient sugary substances. If the patient deteriorates, does not improve with treatment, or is seizing or unconscious - call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance. Do not force anything into the mouth of an unconscious patient, and do not touch any insulin pump/monitor being worn by the patient. Diabetes can do some serious damage to the body if not diagnosed early, and according to Diabetes Australia, millions of Australians are at risk. Visit www.itsabouttime.org.au to learn more.

04.01.2022 I was interested to hear the Qld Director of Public Health Dr Janet Young speaking about hospital congestion. Whilst I understand her concern, the fact remain...s that increased costs associated with visiting a GP, the lack of bulk billing doctors, chronic understaffing and bed shortages in Qld hospitals are equally responsible for the current crisis. The amalgamation of Royal and Mater childrens hospitals with fewer beds than the two had between them has only served to further exacerbate the problem. Telling people to attend hospitals only if the matter is serious, fails to recognise, that most attendances result from a general lack of medical knowledge, which is why they are there in the first place. That is why emergency departments have triage to establish if something is serious or not. I lost count a long time ago of the number of people who attend their doctor only to be subsequently referred to hospital, whilst incurring additional expense to medicare. If we are going to fix the problem, addressing the related issues mentioned previously, will have to be part of the solution. Simply telling people to go see a GP will not fix the fundamental, chronic understaffing and bed shortages in our public hospitals.

03.01.2022 100th anniversary Gallipoli landings.

02.01.2022 I trust everyone had a safe Christmas and new year. 2019 is a landmark year for our paramedic profession, with registration having commenced. It is within our purview to set the tone and maintain the standards, upon which we will be judged. Lets give it our very best in 2019.

01.01.2022 Like many other people I enjoy watching Bondi Rescue. I have the greatest respect for the life guards, and what they do on a daily basis. However, if I here one more person utter the phrase "secondary drowning" I am going to scream and bitch slap them. Yes, it is a possibility but aspiration pneumonia is more likely, and you dont need to go swimming to get it.

01.01.2022 We’ve all worked with someone who has this sort of sense of humour