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owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Jun 23

Despite loosing ‘corps’ status and amalgamating into a ‘service’… happy Corps Day! #RAMC #Paramedic #InArduisFidelis #FaithfulInAdversity #CombatMedic #Doctor

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Jun 13

Guess where I’ve ended up 3 days in a row? Can’t complain as the bakery is just across the road from the standby point at the town hall! #Ambiwlans #Paramedic #Maesteg #Bridgend #Wales

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Jun 11

For those who don’t know, this is Brian Wilson, the musical genius behind The Beach Boys. He packaged 1960s California in pop singles, that married together up-tempo guitar songs with multipart harmonies. He has sadly left us at 82.

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owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Jun 10

“Meaningful interventions; with honourable intentions”. Pin badge arrived, straight on the uniform and the legacy of #Delta7 lives on! #PHEC #PHEM #Ambiwlans

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Jun 1

Having a 3Lead #ECG function is a luxury on an #AED and these devices all do: LifePak 1000 (with countdown & shock counter); Zoll Pro (rechargeable but a poor display); Heartstart FR3 (Philips best pro-grade #defib but discontinued). #CFR #FPoS #FREC #Ambiwlans #Paramedic

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · May 27

Top of the range! The standard LSU’s are slowly being replaced by these on ambulances in Wales.

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owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · May 27

The Zoll #AED 3 has RapidShock™ which has the industry’s shortest analysis time. If needed it delivers a shock in as little as 5 seconds. However, the LifePak CR2 is the only #defib analysing for rhythm during continuous chest compressions. #CFR #FPoS #FREC #Paramedic #Ambiwlans

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Apr 6

Aspiration of vomit & raised ICP are major complications of spinal injury management. Pressure sores & hypothermia are also a concern in the UK, due to prolonged conveyance to definitive care following aquatic rescue & immobilisation. #SurfRescue #Lifeguard #Paramedic

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Apr 6

The Venturi effect (first published in 1797) is the reduction in fluid pressure (of a liquid or gas) when moving thru a pipe to a smaller section. With masks, moving O₂ meets static air, causing a predictable amount to be dragged into the flow & delivered to the patient.

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Mar 29

“As players become fitter faster & stronger, the risks of serious injury arising from deliberate contact or accidental collision increases” (Rugby Medicine, 1991).

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Mar 29

Results of a 3 year medical study cataloguing #rugby injuries has been released: www.rugbyworld.com/takingpart/f... #Sports #Trauma #Paramedic

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Mar 29

The tongue is a richly vascular structure, mainly supplied by branches of the lingual artery. Covering #rugby, I’d never attempt to close any similar injury. Out of interest, could this be dealt with by a general #dentist, dental #hospital or #maxfax? www.nature.com/articles/sj....

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Feb 19

Helpwr heddiw. #L200 #PickUp

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owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Feb 16

Veterans trek across the Middle East to retrace the steps & mark 90 years since the death of the #Welshman, known of Lawrence of Arabia. An epic 700-mile journey from Saudi Arabia to Jordan. #Army #Welsh #Veteran www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02...

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Feb 15

“Our UK military is "so run down" it could not lead any future peacekeeping mission in #Ukraine”. www.bbc.com/news/article...

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Feb 14

Happy Valentines Day xxx #Ambiwlans #Paramedic #CMT

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Feb 14

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is where a heart beats much faster than normal. It’s a regular, narrow complex ‘tachydysrhythmia’ (140-280 bpm & QRS<120ms). It can be triggered by caffeine, stress, alcohol, certain drugs, exercise or just occur randomly. #Paramedic #Ambiwlans

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Feb 8

New hat, ready for summer. #SurfRescue #VigilanceAndService #Hat

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Feb 6

This nifty device is designed to attach a smartphone to the Airtraq. It allows video recording ideal for training but also a perfect backup viewing solution for endotracheal intubation. #Airway #Paramedic #Ambiwlans

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Feb 4

As suction is regarded as a vital component of effective #airway management, which handheld device is in your med pack? #Paramedic #Ambiwlans #EMT #CFR #FREC #FPoS #CombatMedic

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owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Feb 4

I was assured this was a breakfast flapjack! #Paramedic #Coffee #NomNomNom #Ambiwlans

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Jan 31

I see dead people. Do you see dead people too? If so, take a look at info from The Sudden Charity, to help understand, support & help those around the deceased. sudden.org/help-for-fri... #ROLE #Doctor #Paramedic #Ambiwlans #EMT #Ambulance

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owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Jan 25

A fast & big hitting game of #rugby today between #Bridgend and #Newport. Lots of injuries, nothing too serious but went thru a lot of #Penthrox. #Paramedic #MagicSponge

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Jan 22

Not the best photo, but spotted a lesser Redpoll at WWT in #Llanelli. #AcanthisCabaret #Conservation www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wi...

owenmorgs.bsky.social @owenmorgs.bsky.social · Jan 22

Following the death of a 16 year old, a Coroner criticises health board for "normalising" treating emergency department patients in #hospital corridors and slowing down #ambulance handovers. #Ambiwlans #Paramedic www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

16-year-old boy died after waiting nine hours for ambulance

The coroner said the health board's actions slowed down ambulance handovers - the criticism comes after the inquest of 16-year-old Jackson Yeow who died after waiting nine hours for an ambulance

www.walesonline.co.uk