Paramedics is an observational documentary series filmed in Victoria, Australia’s fastest growing population centre. In Series 2 of Nine’s Paramedics, we’re excited for you to return behind the scenes and witness the work we do every day, experiencing the highs and lows of ambulance life. Join us on the road and in the air as we respond to some of the 1.3 million ambulance calls across Victoria each year.
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Series Two
Series Two
We all know A Nat. Forgot her pen, can't find a notepad, misplaced her lunch! Lucky for Nat, Leonard is a Leonard. He's fully stocked!
George was competing in a rodeo when he fell from his horse and injured himself. MICA paramedic Al prepares for the possibility that he may need to perform a procedure in the back of the ambulance if it's found that George has a collapsed lung.
Airbags are incredibly important in protecting a driver from serious injuries. Annouk ended up deep in the bush after her car ran off the road. The safer your car, the safer you are.
78-year-old John has been stuck in the bathtub for several days. Glenice is called to attend after the man’s friend calls Triple Zero (000). Friends and neighbours are important connections for the elderly and it's important to check in on them. They are the lifeblood of our communities.
MICA paramedic Glenice ponders the little things people think about when calling an ambulance. You need us, call us! We don't care what you look like..
Mike and Eamon discuss the burning issues.
MICA flight paramedic Ray and his team are dispatched to Victoria’s High Country when a call from a man’s worried family and friends recognise the signs of heart attack. 72 year-old John needs to get to a major hospital before he begins to deteriorate.
Kangaroos can be a danger to motorcyclists on country roads. Guy was enjoying a ride on his motorbike on a country road when a kangaroo came out of nowhere. While Guy's injuries were serious however his protective gear saved his life.
Jack the dog is not very friendly with his furry neighbours, however when his human mum had an accident at home something miraculous happened.
14-year-old Logan was in his high jump competition at school when he fell and became unconscious. MICA flight paramedic Matt needs to perform a difficult procedure to save Logan's life and help him breath until he can be flown to a Melbourne hospital.
Caroline had an allergic reaction to a bee sting while at an outdoor festival. Not thinking she would need it, Caroline left the house without her Epipen.
When riding or driving on our roads, expect the unexpected. Motorcycle riders like Ahmed and Sophea are vulnerable on our roads, especially without protective clothing such as jackets, pants and gloves. Luckily both of them were wearing a helmet and walked away without serious injuries. For more tips on how to ride safely, head to @Transport Accident Commission Victoria www.spokes.com.au
Bystanders are incredibly important at an incident scene especially where CPR is needed. For every minute a patient doesn't get CPR their chances of survival fall by 10%. Thomas had a guardian angel after his mum stopped on the side of the road because he had stopped breathing.
Glenice was one of the first female paramedics in Victoria. Today she is a MICA paramedic and still loves the work of her chosen profession, but will she let her daughter follow her footsteps?
MICA flight paramedic Ray meets John, a patient with a pruning shear lodged in his eye following a freak gardening accident in Leopold.
In his role as a MICA Flight Paramedic, Ray has seen many road accidents that have seen driver escape serious accidents because they were driving the right car. If you want to learn more about the safety of your car or you're in the market for a new car find out about safe cars here: www.howsafeisyourcar.com.au/
Keeping your kids safe in a car is as simple as having a correctly fitted car seat - they are one of the biggest life savers when it comes to crashes involving children. Young mum Erin is involved in a car crash with her daughter Poppy. It's moments like these that make you realise just how important a safety seat really is. To learn more about the right child seat for your little one check out: http://www.tac.vic.gov.au/road-safety/safe-driving/parents/child-restraints
MICA flight paramedic Matt explains that paramedics regularly complete difficult winch training to ensure that they are prepared for even the rarest of cases.
Paraglider Carlos reflects on his fall, his injuries, and if he plans to fly again in the future.
MICA flight paramedic Matt explains that paramedics are now more skilled than ever before, able to perform ultrasound, intubation, and a tricky procedure known as a finger thoracostomy.
What makes up the ultimate dad joke? It needs to include a pun and the weather or it doesn't come close. Take it away Taz!
We all know A Nat. Forgot her pen, can't find a notepad, misplaced her lunch! Lucky for Nat, Leonard is a Leonard. He's fully stocked!
Meet our crew who feature in PARAMEDICS, the new TV series. Tuesdays 9.00pm on Channel 9.