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Home » Paramedic

Paramedic

The forgotten patient – a survey

June 16, 2022 by Paul Swindell

It was evident from the very first SCA UK meetup that a resuscitation event wasn’t just about the survivor, but everyone else involved – especially partners or other loved ones. However, in the aftermath of the event, it’s all about the survivor, getting them back to health and a good quality of life. Of course, … Read more

Categories Blog, Cardiac Arrest, Life Saver, Mental Health, Paramedic, Research, Survey 1 Comment

I Am Not Dying

June 14, 2022June 9, 2022 by Winnie Donoghue
person walking on snowfield

On the evening of Sept the 9th I went to bed early. I was feeling slightly under the weather and had done so the previous night also. Just a little tired, and lethargic. The house was clean, the carpet lovely and hovered, the bedrooms clear of clothes and all of that miscellaneous crap that inevitably … Read more

Categories Blog, Cardiac Arrest, Paramedic, Recovery, Survivor Story Leave a comment

Better lucky than rich

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 by Sue Wyke

Wednesday 25 January 2012 was just like any other day, I got up, went to work, I can’t remember what the weather or what I was wearing, come to think of it I don’t remember much about the days/weeks leading up to it. But I do know it was my lucky day. Lucky Day My … Read more

Categories Blog, Cardiac Arrest, ICD, Mental Health, Paramedic, Recovery, Survivor Story, Uncategorized 1 Comment
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