"Hey Gemma,
I see you have moved further south (hopefully to more solid ground huh?)
Just for the record, up here in the lower North Island our (non-St John) time frames are a little different to what you have posted. In our new clinical…"
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CPR Protocols
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kiwi EMT Nov 18, 2011.
MCIs - could your area cope with one?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Gemma Marie Kelley Sep 9, 2010.
EMS Life and Personal Life - how to differentiate between the two?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Duncan Hitchcock Aug 28, 2010.
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Gemma Marie Kelley replied to Gemma Marie Kelley's discussion CPR Protocols"Thanks Kris, your protocols are somewhat different to New Zealand - in NZ - we do not attempt resus if they have obviously been dead for some time - if they have rigor mortis and lividity. Regardless of whether it is witnessed or not - when we do…"
kris gardner replied to Gemma Marie Kelley's discussion CPR Protocols"Hi Gemma,
I am an OFA instructor here in BC Canada. For OFA II or OFA III attendants (occupational first aid) the protocols are as follows: Decapitation, transection, obvious decomposition (eg: bloated floaters) and crispy critters we…"
Gemma Marie Kelley posted a discussionCPR Protocols
Hi, I am an EMT from New Zealand - and was wondering about the different protocols in other countries in regards to CPR. When you got to a call such as a cardiac arrest - do you always attempt a resus? When (according to your protocols) is it deemed acceptable to stop? Can you call "time of death" Am curious to here the answers to these questionsSee More
Gemma Marie Kelley commented on Mishey's group Kiwi Ambo's"Hi All - how is everyone doing........ things are finally settling down after last months earthquake here in chch......... How is the rest of the country's fine personnel"
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September 4th Earthquake 2010
7.1 Earthquake and its aftermath - 4 days on - and 120 aftershocks later we are still going strong. No Fatalities - its a building count not a body count!
Gemma Marie Kelley replied to Neil White's discussion Taking a blood sample for police in a DUI - Would You?"Coming from New Zealand - this is something we do not do. But I think we should. If the Police request this - I should think - that we all should take a blood sample. The more scumbags - who think it is acceptable to drive drunk, drive under the…"
Gemma Marie Kelley left a comment for Kiwi EMT"Cheers for that KIWI EMT!!!! I have been pretty on top of it all until now. Having to stand down for a "rest" - its been made mandatory. Think the earthquake just threw me over the edge - but you are right in what you are saying."
Kiwi EMT left a comment for Gemma Marie Kelley"Hang in there Gem! Just remember why you are in the job and focus on the pt mate! If you can get a smile from a stranger, it can all seem worthwhile. I can only imagine what it's like to be on the "frontline" down there right now, but…"
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- Primary Role in EMS
- EMT-B
- Primary Agency/Department Type
- Volunteer Fire/EMS Department
- Primary Department/Agency Name
- St John Ambulance
- Department/Agency Web Site
- http://stjohn.org.nz
- Years in EMS/Public Safety
- 3 Years
- Other Past or Current Departments
- Ambulance Operations, Ambulance Events, Clinical Education, EAP - Counselling Rep
- My Training:
- National Diploma in Ambulance Practice - Ambulance Officer, Personal Safety, Elderly Care, Part Degree in Teaching - Primary School, Part Degree in Psychology, Currently working towards a degree in Social Work, Advanced First Aid, Ambulance Driving Course
- About Me
- I am the Youngest Ambulance Officer in the Region, I enjoy helping people and have a background in Psychology, Teaching and Geography
- Day Job
- University Student
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because
- I Love Helping People
- Relationship Status
- Single
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Things get better.....
After my horrible night the other night - I am back on the truck - back onto night shifts......... I love this job - but at the same time I really hate it too. But what can you do - you just have to keep on keeping on because there is always someone out there much worse of then yourself.
Posted on September 2, 2010 at 12:20am
Back at my Home Station
After being away for so long I returned to my home station on Monday Night. I worked with my favourite crew partner. But just couldn't get in the mood. Its the first time where my personal crap has really begun to affect my professional working life. To make things worse - I went to someone I knew in not very nice circumstances. I love this job - its become a part of who I am. But lately all I can fixate on is negative affects of the illnesses and injuries etc.
Posted on August 31, 2010 at 7:22pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 8:40pm on September 12, 2010,
aaron said… - just came bye to say hi & be safe out there
- At 7:42am on September 12, 2010, Kiwi EMT said…
- Hang in there Gem! Just remember why you are in the job and focus on the pt mate! If you can get a smile from a stranger, it can all seem worthwhile. I can only imagine what it's like to be on the "frontline" down there right now, but don't lose sight of the fact that it's a temporary situation. Or if it's really all too much, quit. Your pt's deserve to be treated by someone focussed and caring. That is what I would want for my family and friends. It's what I expect from myself as a practitioner. Ultimately, do what is best for you!
- At 6:35pm on July 21, 2009,
Chasity Deloach said… - Did you have to spend 9months to a year in a classroom, and then have several hours of clinical time? Im not sure exactly how many classroom hours and clinical hours that we had to have, but it was alot!! I am just wondering!! I am curious of the requirements that each state has for EMS school!!
- At 2:45pm on July 1, 2009, Chasity Deloach said…
- So, What kind of training do yall have to go through??? It can't be that different!!
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