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29/04/2026

A fast irregular rhythm is not always AF.
Look carefully for P waves and pattern.

Details matter.

What rhythm has fooled you most in practice?


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28/04/2026

Your first impression matters, but it should never be your final one.
Good clinicians reassess constantly.

What has changed your mind mid job recently?


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28/04/2026

Pain that wakes a patient from sleep should make you pause.
It is rarely benign.

Chest pain, abdominal pain, headache, if it wakes them up, take it seriously.

What condition have you picked up that started as “just pain overnight”?

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15/04/2026

So….What do we all make of the latest JRCALC update on termination of resuscitation and verification of death?

Does the new wording make practice clearer, safer, and easier to defend, or do you think it risks confusion at scene, especially around timing, re-arrest, and verification of death?

I’m keen to hear real-world thoughts from those actually dealing with this at 3am.

Keep it constructive. What works, what doesn’t, and what needs clarifying?

10/04/2026

I’ve tried a fair few resus apps over the years, and so far eResus seems to tick all the boxes for me.

Clear. Uncluttered. Easy to follow when it matters.

Interested to hear what others are using. What’s the best resus app in your view, and why?

08/04/2026

Qualifications are nothing without Experience and attitude

07/04/2026

A calm clinician will usually do more good than a fast one.

Speed matters.
But rushed thinking causes more mistakes than steady hands.

Agree or disagree?”

04/04/2026

A patient who looks calm is not always improving.

You will see this on scene. Someone who was agitated, restless, or distressed suddenly becomes quiet. That can be a warning sign, not reassurance. It may reflect fatigue, reduced cerebral perfusion, or physiological deterioration.

Do not let calmness lower your guard. Reassess.

Have you ever seen a patient become suddenly calm just before deteriorating?


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03/04/2026

What’s one fact about the human body that has actually helped you in prehospital care?
Something from anatomy, physiology or assessment that made you think differently, recognise risk earlier, or understand a patient better. Share yours below.

03/04/2026

We say “busy shift” because “unrelenting descent into operational nonsense” sounds dramatic.

BusyShift