Below is the latest lecture uploaded, on the subject of pedestrian vehicle accidents. It highlights a leading research paper into injuries patterns. We hope you enjoy this lecture.  

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There are a number of things to consider when approaching a scene. Some of these have been listed below:-

• Dispatch to the incident - plan your route carefully
• Take into account road and weather conditions
• Make a slow and safe approach
• Park defensively in the 'fend off position' if appropriate
• Look for debris and vehicle hazards e.g. fuel, downed electricity cables, chemicals, and be aware of other vehicles

Read our review of the CAT Tourniquet - The Combat Application Tourniquet is an extremely good bit of kit. It is used for haemorrhagic control and is current standard issue for the US and British Army.

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 The topic of Tactical Medicine has become the subject of much debate in policing circles over recent years. Historically the responsibility for the management of injury sustained during a police firearms operation was shifted fairly and squarely onto the shoulders of the ambulance service.   Under normal circumstances, in the event of injury an ambulance crew will have immediate access...

 

What do we mean by Public Order? Read about the use of police dogs in public disorders and riots. A Public order can mean a variety of things from a smaller disturbance involving two or three people right up to riot where 12 or more people are involved... READ THIS ARTICLE