5-Minute Paramedic – CPD Hub

πŸš‘ 5-Minute Paramedic

πŸ“… Monthly CPD Hub

Short. Sharp. Smart. Each month, we’ll drop a clinically relevant CPD topic built for UK paramedic students and clinicians β€” covering the what, why, and how in under 10 minutes.

Pass a short quiz and download your certificate β€” perfect for queuing at hospital, on a break, or winding down after shift. CPD made for your rhythm. πŸ’š

Sepsis isn’t blood poisoning. Let’s unpack cytokine storms, vascular collapse, and how to spot the signs fast β€” with the why behind every red flag.

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πŸ“š References – Sepsis

Assess contractions, prepare for imminent birth, perform fundal massage, and manage red flags like PPH, dystocia, and breech β€” all in the back of an ambulance.

Coming up: respiratory red flags, oxygen targets, and when to reach for that NRB mask.

Neuro basics you actually need: strokes, seizures, GCS traps, and when you’re dealing with a dying brain.

Shock to the system: how to spot and stop circulatory collapse before it’s too late.

A festive fire round: confused elderly, turkey-induced GI disasters, and safeguarding under tinsel.