Are you looking for paramedics to provide emergency medical cover at your event? To help you make an informed decision here are some facts.

To legally practice as a paramedic in the UK, individuals must

1. be registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC)
2. be in possession of a personal identification number

To effectively manage a seriously ill or injured patient the paramedic must

1. carry a defibrillator
2. carry medical oxygen
3. be able to maintain an airway with intubation equipment
4. be able to establish intravenous access via a cannulation kit
5. have access to intravenous fluids to maintain blood pressures
6. have access to intravenous and other drugs to treat a variety of medical emergencies      

Without these vital elements the individual is either unlawfully acting as a paramedic or their skills could not be effectively used to save lives.

Not all voluntary or private ambulance providers are paramedics, in fact only a minority are able to attract these professionals.  If you are unsure about the paramedic that you are using, check that he is registered via the website detailed below-

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