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Yeah. I am a SAR medic and due to rolling lockdowns, was only able to get to sea for training about 10% of the norm last year (4 times vs ~40 in 2019). The same
by overscore 6y ago
Yeah. I am a SAR medic and due to rolling lockdowns, was only able to get to sea for training about 10% of the norm last year (4 times vs ~40 in 2019). The same is true for clinical placements (0 vs 4), classroom training (2 vs ~50), etc.
They're all perishable skills and it's left me rusty on everything from boat handling to nav to CPR (BLS is an extremely perishable skill - used to do BLS refreshers every two weeks). On call outs, I can the difference in all the crew - even those on the job for decades. Things just aren't as smooth.
I can't wait to get vaccinated and back into training. Otherwise, I worry we're going to start making mistakes.
- mantap 6y agoWhat is BLS?
- FlyMoreRockets 6y agoBLS = Basic Life Support https://cpr.heart.org/en/cpr-courses-and-kits/healthcare-professional/basic-life-support-bls-training https://cpr.heart.org/en/cpr-courses-and-kits/healthcare-pro... From the linked page: What does this course teach? High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components Important early use of an AED [Automated External Defibrillator] Effective ventilations using a barrier device Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
- overscore 6y agoSorry - Basic Life Support. It's the certification all medical practitioners must keep as a prerequisite for working with patients, and covers CPR, advanced airway management, defibrillation, and the chain of survival. Most countries issue two-year certifications, but every frontline service I ever worked with have monthly or fortnightly refresher training.