question for HSE ambulance crews?

angelfire9 · 14-09-2010 12:25PM

coolmoose wrote: »

Angelfire, the lads have answered the question, it was basically just respond as per normal, but a lot slower. Couldn't make it to some calls because of road conditions, and had to meet people , walk some of the way etc.

And yes there were accidents involving ES vehicles, and people were left waiting, but there was no other way (bar putting on extra vehicles). Of course if there was any foresight in this country the ambulance service would have 4x4s in each station at our disposal for the coming winter but that is not the case.

Here's hoping this winter isn't as severe (or that I'm off when it is!). O'Connell St is looking like a better option now isn't it?

If road conditions are that bad that the ambulance can't get to me do you REALLY think i'd go shopping??
The self preservation gene is far stronger than the shopping one

Actual Paramedic · 14-09-2010 12:51PM

Some ambulances were involved in crashes, some that caused the vehicle to be taken off the road due to crash damage, others that could continue once released. Having an accident is the same as other road users, the crew and vehicle are meant to stay at scene and exchange details and wait for the Gardai.

January · 15-09-2010 07:38PM

Just back to the original question. I lived in Dublin 11 and wanted to book into the Coombe (South Dublin, nearest mat hospital would have been the Rotunda). When I rang to book in the lady on the phone told me that if I needed emergency assistance in labour that the ambulance would only take me to the nearest maternity hospital not to the hospital I was booked into.

ivabiggon · 15-09-2010 07:58PM

not true, she doesn't know what she's talking about, if you need an emergency ambulance for maternity assistance they will take you to any maternity hospital in Dublin and that includes mount Carmel.
This also applies for pediatric emergencies there is no catchment area for kids or maternity...in Dublin

Actual Paramedic · 15-09-2010 11:20PM

True Ivanbiggan but if imminent labour and a closer Maternity hospital that would be used.

Most maternity hospitals only want to see who is booked into them.

Have brought patients to Mount Carmel and the Bons before. Paed hospitals generally are catchment area designated with us.

cybrandian · 16-09-2010 03:30PM

Hi All,

Apologies for going off-topic, but a friend of mine is hoping to train to be a Paramedic, but hasn't a clue on where to start.
I would like to help him, but he seems to think that he needs some form of pull withing the HSE to have any chance of getting in.
Can anyone advise where he can send his application?
Does he need to complete a course in advance, and if so, which course is the most recognised, and where can this be completed?
He is willing to re-locate to anywhere in Ireland, but just needs to be pointed in the right direction. Apparently there are a lot of courses available withing Ireland, but they are not recognised by the HSE?

Any help but would much appreciated.

Thanks.

coolmoose · 16-09-2010 08:55PM

cybrandian wrote: »

Hi All,

Apologies for going off-topic, but a friend of mine is hoping to train to be a Paramedic, but hasn't a clue on where to start.
I would like to help him, but he seems to think that he needs some form of pull withing the HSE to have any chance of getting in.
Can anyone advise where he can send his application?
Does he need to complete a course in advance, and if so, which course is the most recognised, and where can this be completed?
He is willing to re-locate to anywhere in Ireland, but just needs to be pointed in the right direction. Apparently there are a lot of courses available withing Ireland, but they are not recognised by the HSE?

Any help but would much appreciated.

Thanks.

Answered in the recruitment forum, try searching, this question has been asked and answered so many times! And that's going waaaaay off topic!

angelfire9 · 16-09-2010 10:19PM

coolmoose wrote: »

Answered in the recruitment forum, try searching, this question has been asked and answered so many times! And that's going waaaaay off topic!

Yes, the question for today is.....

Does Angelfire want Coolmoose to be the responding paramedic when she goes into labour in the frost and snow of mid December

Actual Paramedic · 17-09-2010 09:46AM

Simple question and a simple answer. YES, why wouldn't you want him?

Coolmoose is a professional and will be capable and courteous in his work, so why not have him?

ivabiggon · 17-09-2010 06:15PM

Actual Paramedic wrote: »

True Ivanbiggan but if imminent labour and a closer Maternity hospital that would be used.

Most maternity hospitals only want to see who is booked into them.

Have brought patients to Mount Carmel and the Bons before. Paed hospitals generally are catchment area designated with us.

well in my career, i've delivered in the region of 15-20 babies and any time i have experienced imminent labour, we always try for the patients requested hospital, or deliver there and then. mind you all but one was successful, and in that instance the closest maternity unit was the womans attending hospital.
oh and i have often gone to private hospitals only to be turned around at the nurse station and told you better get this woman to a maternity hospital.

coolmoose · 17-09-2010 08:47PM

angelfire9 wrote: »

Yes, the question for today is.....

Does Angelfire want Coolmoose to be the responding paramedic when she goes into labour in the frost and snow of mid December

Just make sure you ask for me when your ring 999 so...

I'll ask every pregnant woman I meet in December if they're angelfire now...

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