lmfao i laughed at that pretty good too, i'm an atheist and I was like oh god, that's probably the least important thing to worry about if you're calling 999 (or 911 here in the US) but yeah he probably misheard and was like whaaaaaat?
It confused me though when she explained she had been living in England for 36 years but had been with her ex 47 years ago and she had another husband that got executed in Iran.
my grandfather arrested 6 times on the way to the hospital and still managed to survive when he had his heart attack. These guys can and do save lives .
Wow that’s crazy, if he is still alive it means your grandfather is a true fighter and he tried hard to stay alive, bless you,him and your family and hope you guys are well.
In the past minute I've gone through great confusion as to why police would intercept one man 6 times during his single trip to the hospital, to wondering how it could be legitimately possible to have been transported to jail 6 times during one attempted trip, to thinking that your vocabulary might be deficient and that you were confusing the terms "arrested" and "detained", to wondering with righteous indignance why on earth police would be so cold as to intercept a man having a heart attack at all, to coming to the realisation that I am, in fact, an idiot. Glad your grandad's okay.
That man had probably died way earlier in the night, and is body'd been lying around since. Paramedics probably could tell, but they still tried anyway.
What I didnt like is how that one girl went ahead and started smoking when their family member just died of complications of emphysema. Smoking causes that. Hope she quits
@@20PINKluvr not really you can have chest complications not for only smoking. Just like people who have never smoked have had throat mouth tongue and lung cancer or disease.
Nah, I don't think so. Had he been dead for a while, it would have shown big time. Not that long after death occurs, the skin starts looking more yellow and green, and get a special kind of coldness to it. Had they started chest compressions and felt that coldness, they would have stopped immediately and checked him over. I have seen dead bodies before and that isn't one when they arrive
rigamotis sets in after an hour or so, had he had been passed during the night he would have been stiff and stuck in a sitting position even after they laid him on the floor.
@@kennie727 ...rigor mortis does lessen after an hour or two.... Sometimes we'd go ahead & perform CPR until advanced crew arrived that could "pronounce" the patient dead...& that is a comfort to family on scene. But not for 40+ minutes. 💖
"I'm not asking if you're an atheist! I'm asking if you want an ambulance!" "You're the Queen of England! So why have you dialed 999?" Phone operators definitely go through somethin
@Carmen Brandt And what sucks is that unless they're basically in advanced decomposition then most places expect you to at least try in front of family. Thats what I've herd from my paramedic friends and for reference i live in the USA.
@@melissarust1054.... exactly. Too bad he hadn't already declared DNR (do not resuscitate) status due to advanced disease processes. Ambulance (or hospice/palliative care) still gets called but as soon DNR status is determined, patient can be pronounced. Maybe that's seen more in USA?
@@melissarust1054 That seems rather archaic. In Australia our guidelines are that if they have an extended downtime (and that includes cold and stiff which counts as "not compatible with life") then you don't start any advanced resus. Working on anybody other than a viable patient is just a waste of time. We'll probably do 1 or two a week where we just perform a quick check of the five parameters associated with checking and pronouncing life extinct. Then we just follow our management of a deceased person guidelines.
@@coover65 trust me i know. But welcome to america where you can and will be sued for ANYTHING. Ive herd about someone doing this before its why i made the comment
Congratulations to the call centre staff who do a magnificent job under incredible stress, and to the ambulance crews and advanced paramedics, all doing God’s work.
We used to visit our Comms centre when visiting the ambulance station attached. It's OK for us; Comms gives us ONE job, and we do that ONE job. Comms centre staff often get more jobs in than there are ambulances available. They get ridiculously hectic.
One of my jobs during my career as a contract security officer was to work at Fulton County Government Center night shift/swing shift. 1 of the buildings we patrolled was the public safety building where County Emergency Management, Mental Health crisis unit, and 911 dispatch were located. We had so much respect for the 911 staff, supervisors would allow us to sit and observe operations from observation room where we can watch them without disturbing them. I learned so much of how the system works and because of that we started escorting dispatchers coming off duty to the local train station so they could get home without incident, as a thank you for the work they did
"I'm gonna die on the streets anyway" I understand many people judge people for choices and their circumstances, but there's something heartbreaking about his defeated tone. I've seen some people judging him because he chose to take the heroine that he overdosed on, but I can't help feel a lot of sympathy for him, I hope he can find help and peace and happiness
The ppl who judge addicts are so cruel. We never know a person’s life, and for ppl to write them off like that is not only callous, it’s irresponsible to a healthy society.
As a recovering addict who has met many other addicts, so many have fucked up their lives to the point that they honestly feel that they have nothing left to live for except to get high. Unfortunately, many of these addicts struggled with recovery and drove their friends and family away. Many started on drugs due to depression or medical complications, and I think nearly every single one of them have endured some sort of mental trauma which now complicates their recovery (sometimes this is childhood abuse, etc, sometimes it's a result of being in situations due to their own actions or addictions). Unfortunately, drugs physically change the way your neurons connect in your brain, making it very hard to stop after a certain point.
I am a year and 8 months clean from that horrible drug. People don't realize how sick someone can be when they don't have it. I feel for the poor guy and hope he got the help he needed. We do recover
Im half Iranian and they almost killed my grandpa like they killed her husband in Iran, they even kindnaped him in London while he(super high ranking airforce officer) was buying arms he slipped a not to an American he trained with and they got him into America and then the rest of the family went to America too. My grandpa is now 88 i think and has failing health almost lost him summer 2020 for pancreas problems.
Just would like to say that as a member of the public, if you’re a paramedic and you knock or my door needing my help moving a patient, I will GLADLY help you, and I think a lot of others would too! No need to call for more ambulances. (Although I know there are other factors- just throwing that out there.)
I completely agree, the main reason they call another ambo is training, all the ambulance crews are trained in moving a patient safely, hard to do that as a bystander.
Here in USA, usually fire dept comes to help with the extra "manpower" needed, allowing medic units to stay in service. Fire dept also help with CPR (already advanced 1st aid & often EMTs).
Man, the emphysema case with cardiac arrest. The family afterwards smoking after witnessing their loved one dying from a disease caused by smoking. Addiction is rough.
That's was what I noticed too! Like, come on. It's obviously not hurting him at that point, but dang. Don't smoke next to someone who has so many dangerous conditions that smoke directly effects.
It is to calm them down my grandmother was a smoker she gave years before my grandfather's death the day my grandfather dyed my grandmother had to have a smoke to calm her nerves lucky I was with her when he dyed it's the most awful thing I have gone through besides my mum dying
kathleen schoultz I suppose that you believe that your cigarettes contain only tobacco. They use round up to dry out the tobacco, plus they add other toxic substances to make them addictive. I pity you.
9:05 I love that the advanced paramedic has sleeves and plugs and nobody thinks less of him, and he's actually highly respected because he's not is America where people are assholes and think body mods and tats mean you're a criminal.
I don't think it's very generalised to the whole UK unfortunately. London is a bit special in that regard. It's like all Londoners (meaning anyone living in London for any length of time) are conditioned to stay neutral even when, elsewhere, they'd be surprised.
That medic’s words about ALWAYS telling his kids “I love u” before hanging up/leaving due to his job making him realize how fragile life can be...is spot on. Unfortunately I learned this lesson at just the age of 4-5. I left my grandpa’s hospital room w/o telling him I loved him bc I wanted to get candy w/the $5 he gave me. He passed away later that night from a second heart attack. The fact I didn’t say “bye” & “I love u” was compounded by the fact my parents felt I was too young to go the wake or funeral. Which was likely the right call but as a kid all I knew was he was gone & I didn’t tell him I loved him. Literally from then on if my parents or other family left w/o me telling them I love them I would freak out. Just one of those kid’s logic things. But when I got in my pre-teens I began going on emergency calls with my parents who were part of the local volunteer fire dept who also offers medical as well. So seeing things thru that reinforced the point that anything can happen & I never wanted my last words to be anything negative & want them to know I love them. I grew up to be a fire fighter...then a paramedic & ER nurse. I still make sure to never part from my loved ones without saying I love you.
I learned that valuable lesson at the age of 10 after my brother almost died I was so scared he was almost gone And I had argued with him before school that day And while I was at school he got hit by a truck and suffered severe head injury's I was so scared No person died but my pet dog died which was so fucking sad and still sticks with me today I get scared if I didn't say I love you because life is so all of the sudden And I wish it wasn't
As retired US Army I've seen some stuff that I never want to see again. I'd never be able to do what these paramedics do. I've seen enough blood to last a life time, a lot of it was my own. But some stuff you see in the Army you would almost likely never se as a paramedic. I've seen what grenades, RPGs, and IEDs can do to people, even when it's at a distance from the blast. You never forget those scenes and events. My friend who was my medic when I survived an IED went on to be a paramedic and he is amazing for what did and does on a daily basis. He saved my life, if he wasn't there when it happened I would of bled out. He has always been a huge help even after the Army. He listens and knows what to do when I have those moments. He helped support me and helped me learn how to walk again after losing my leg. Brad if you somehow ever see this, love you brother.
42:35 “they never thank you for saving their lives” If they won’t I will, THANK YOU! Your service to society is immeasurable and incredibly important. The world would be a very dark place without our emergency responders!
I haven't seen a comment on the guy who was shot in the leg. The man and the young paramedic went to school together its heartbreaking to see how two lives can become so different based on the choices we make. I wish them both all the best.
Its horrific how little money government put on these services worldwide. Just make sure politicians have no access to private medical services and things will change!
I know that the ambulance/EMT people here in Toronto KNOW that they are NOT enough. The city is so crowded, the traffic is so bad. They know that there isn't enough of them, and that they can't get from one part of the city to another fast enough. More budget is needed, more vehicles and staff are needed. And the city counsel won't come through. The teams are stretched too thin. People aren't getting the help they need, when they need it. The crews go as fast as they can, but they just can't reach people fast enough. It's heartbreaking. The frontline responders are doing all they can , and the city council isn't backing them up.
Toronto and Hamilton's paramedics are getting exhausted, espeically with the drug and mental health issues. London ON have so many long term care homes that I get nervous.
Keep doing what you're doing for your paramedics. Write you council member, and your MPP. Stand in front of their offices with signs. Be loud. The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
@@noodlegaming4534 eh not as necessary as you'd think. I'm not sure it'd be worth the extra money and space required. We do pretty good without it. I'd rather see funding for more crews or better pay or upgrade equipment.
I really like the way Dan thinks of his job true professional there, I work as a Doctor in an E.R so I have seen it all, sometimes the job require a soft heart and gentle words, and sometimes it requires you to be cold as ice..I love my job but it is stressfull :)
If they charged for Ambulances the way they do here in the US I think they would be far less busy. Il drag myself broken leg and all twenty miles before paying the price of those things here lol. Seriously... The cost is near criminal.
@@LadyAarin I was charged $1200 for a ride that saved my life. Gladly paid it. They accepted monthly small payments. Really not that much when you think of their specialized training and upkeep of the vehicle etc. Though I think these hard working people deserve much better pay!
In the states we just drive ourselves to the ER because the ambulance is so expensive you just can't afford iit.I went to the ER one time because of a spot wouldn't stop bleeding. I sat in the waiting room for a couple of hours. Then got to go into a room, where I sat for another couple of hours. I could hear the nurses and doctors talking and laughing in on of the back rooms. I stopped someone going past and they said I would just have to wait because they were going to see people who were brought in by ambulance first if any came in. There weren't any coming in though. It stopped bleeding finally and I had never been seen by anyone. I left and went home. I got a bill for $300 just because I was in there. My income at the time was $400 a month, but they expected me to still pay. This country's health care system sucks
I don't know what states your from but down here we wrap some duct tape on it and drink whiskey until we forget about it or die, whichever comes first.
It's the same in Australia, where I live. You get billed for calling an ambulance. On the other hand, it's a good incentive not to waste the emergency services time with trivial calls.
As a medic in the states I see a lot of things I wish we did here. Really cool to see how yall do things across the pond. Still seems like yall run into the same problem of just not enough rigs. Wish there were more of us out there.
Agreed! I’m curious, where I am in the states I’ve never heard of an “advanced Paramedic”. Is that something that is exclusive to the UK or the equivalent as to what we are as Paramedics here? I was thinking maybe PHRN?
Every single person working in that industry is a hero to humanity. Every single one mature, responsible, dedicated, unbelievably taken for granted. They pick up the pieces and keep everything under control when it matters most, they chose this job, with all it's hardships, knowing quite well but, do it all because they want to help. What truly amazing people you all are
I had to rewind a few minutes ... I thought I heard it wrong .....I didn't...... 15 Ambulance for 8 million people .. 35 min 35 secs ..How dare your Government do that to you .....
It gets much worse than that. The Tories started kicking disabled people off government pensions willy-nilly, and it's killed _tens of thousands_ of people. They're finding cancer patients and paraplegics dead of starvation in their homes, with no heat and no light.
I so loved that last couple! I'm divorced from my husband and live on the same property with him. We've got animal children we care for together. We had issues as a married couple, but realize that our friendship was more important, than the rings on our fingers. We had no children together, tho I have three from a previous marriage, which when that one ended, we still maintained a friendship for our children. Even sharing holidays together when they were young. Both old and new husbands, they, we, all got along, family is more important than a grunge. The children didn't do anything to end the marriage and since we appreciate that we brought them into this world, they will always come before our needs. My ex has stepped in for my grandchildren, as my children's father past away from cancer seven years ago. And he is accepted and love by them as Papa. He's my best friend, a genuine person, who after thirty years, I can and do trust with my life! Sometimes, a divorce can bring you more happiness than the marriage!
Animals will NEVER be your children or anyone else's, unless you've pushed them out your vagina or had a C they're not children, Animals are Animals, humans were once children, get a life or at least out of lala land denial
@@bethewalt7385 So what was the point of this comment? Just to ruin someone's day even though they've literally just written an entire paragraph about how happy they are with their life, family, and relationships? You're the only one that needs to get a life here and I'm sure you're in denial about how fucking annoying you sound too, so get out of "lala land denial" while you're at it. Seriously can't believe how you've watched this entire documentary and still feel the need to be so damn negative about the dumbest shit ever like the regards in which someone holds their pets.
I reacted badly to the medication they gave me to put me under for surgery. When they tried to wake me up I stopped breathing. Narcan brought me back. It was the most painful experience but I'm so grateful to be alive.
I work in a call centre and the pay is lousy but no one dies if I don't do my job properly. I hope the folk who answer emergency calls get paid a helluva' lot more than I do because together with the paramedics they are true heroes.
I feel for the paramedics, I had to do cpr on a 40 or so year old for nearly 2 hours before the Ambos arrived, after the first hour I could feel I had no energy to keep going but the adrenaline is what kept me going, I knew after the first 20 mins he wasn't going to make it but I had to keep on going, will never forget that day...it's always in the back of my mind
My lord that is insane! Where were you that it took that long to get an ambulance? I am sorry you had to go through that...but man did you give it your all! 40 far too young.
@@80SivaD80 was out on a hike through Australian bush, there was no way to get a helicopter close due to the trees covering up the area, they had to hike through thick rough bush Ever since then I haven't gone hiking again
In my younger days I also work as an EMT-2 in the USA and just want to say THANKS to all you EMS TEAMS for doing your very best to save me and others and my GOD BLESS you all and to stay safe on the streets.
watching this while waiting for my kid brother to come home from hospital. he’s anaphylactic to a bunch of stuff and went into shock this morning. i’m so, so grateful for medical staff, they got him stabilised in a few hours and things are looking good ❤️ there’s a serious ambulance ramping issue in my state. the government needs to invest more, something needs to change.
Paramedics and emergency call centers are true heroes. It is a shame that a city this size doesn’t have enough resources to help everyone in actual need.
Its not a shame, its criminal. Imagine how many people die each year just because fucking NHS cant get its act together and even support the needs in the slightest?
@@shelbyanthony2490 I'm sorry, but that is just so unprofessional. If you clinically assess that a patient doesn't meet national or international resuscitation guidelines, starting some theatrical attempt is ridiculous. EMS staff in those situations need to harden up, be the professional medics that they are and explain to the family in a succinct but empathetic way why resus wasn't attempted.
Let’s continue to cut emergency service funding. That’s a great idea, especially considering the world we are currently living in. Obviously there’s a huge shortage and I’m seriously doubting the lack is people to do the job. I imagine the burnout rate is high when you’re so understaffed as well. So disheartening for both the emt’s and families. Where I live, somewhat rural we will have an ambulance within 10 at the most and never be told you won’t get an ambulance. We are so blessed.
There’s a certain class of people that are just idiots. I’ve had them stop us to ask what’s going on, I’ve had complete strangers walk into patients homes to see what’s happened and morons that have stuck their heads into cars that contained accident victims as we’re evaluating them.
Need to more buy more ambulances and hire more people to cover your calls. Every time I watch this show it seems you never have enough ambulances to cover the volume of calls.
I work in a fairly quiet midwestern area of the US as an EMT. We never have enough, always someone hurt or sick. Just how it works, though at times it kinda sucks lol
Unlicensed Memes Are you sure of what you’re saying? Both of the areas that I’ve lived and worked in PA are short on emergency resources and medical workers. NW and SW PA.
It’s so insane how the problem of not enough ambulances and services is so universal. Like even in Australia it’s crazy sometimes how long they take and how understaffed they are.
Here in Australia it isn't because of a lack of ambulances but a lack of beds in the hospitals. "Ramping" is where ambulances get stuck waiting with patients outside of hospitals because there is literally no bed available to the person. Doesn't matter how many ambulances they add, if they don't increase hospital capacity, it will continue.
@@loftyradish6972 yeah the ramping issue has been made very apparent for my family recently with my older relatives needing hospital visits (all okay now but blimey was it worrisome to wait 48 hours for transport to a better hospital). You’re very right about beds, hopefully we invest more taxes in hospitals.
@@anonymoose1233 Yeah, it is just awful. I don't know why on earth two years ago the government didn't go "hmm, pandemic, maybe time to give an injection of cash into the hospitals and healthcare service." I'm from WA and McGowan keeps saying "our hospitals are ready" and everyone who works in healthcare is saying "uhhhh... yeah.... no......" I kind of wish each year we could fill in a survey were we could allocate what we are most to least concerned about, and have that inform how our taxes are used.
Cheers to all of you in the NHS over in Britain. A lot of the medical personnel over here in the states dont understand that the job requires a firm hand yet a gentle touch.
I ran fire and squad for many years. I feel for the patients. I also feel for the EMS crews. Burn out on EMS is already high in my area in US, I couldn’t even imagine being spread as thin as yours. Your system needs upgraded, way more help is needed.
just imagine that your job is constantly hearing from stressed and chaotic people who think you're their loved ones last hope day in day out, i almost shed a tear and have such a profound respect for the call centre staff, their grit is amazing.
i love how these paramedics talk about the emotional and philosophical side of things, like fear of death. I find these conversations are avoided / rare amongst other sorts of healthcare professionals.
There isn't a lot of things that make me cry after going though so much in life. This was a really nice episode, I felt like I could finally cry, and it was a good cry :')
