When an ambulance arrives, a clear and structured handover can be just as important as the treatment you’ve already provided. IMIST-AMBO gives first aiders a simple framework for communicating essential patient information to paramedics without forgetting the important details.

In this episode, you’ll learn what each part of IMIST-AMBO stands for, what information should be included in your handover, and why treatment trends and patient history matter. You’ll also discover how a calm, concise handover can help ambulance crews quickly understand your patient and continue their care.

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When a patient is having difficulty breathing, respiratory rate is only one part of the picture. PASSRESPS provides first aiders with a structured approach to assessing respiratory status and recognising signs that a patient may be deteriorating.

In this episode, you’ll learn how PASSRESPS guides you through position, appearance, speech, breathing sounds, respiratory rate and rhythm, effort, skin, pulse and state of consciousness. You’ll also discover why watching and listening to your patient can tell you just as much as the numbers on your monitoring equipment.

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Supine, prone, lateral, Fowler’s, semi-recumbent and Trendelenburg — patient positioning is more than simply deciding whether someone should sit or lie down. The position of your patient can affect their comfort, airway, breathing, assessment and ongoing management.

In this episode, you’ll learn the terminology used to describe common patient positions, when different positions may be appropriate, and why the recovery position has an important role in airway management. You’ll also discover why patient positioning should always be based on the patient’s condition rather than simply following a routine.

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