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    Where not to go if you need an ambulance!!!

    Stafford doesn't have an MIU/UCC and such patients should continue to attend A&E at present. Cannock Hospital has an MIU and so does the community hospital in Lichfield. If Stafford A&E closes as planned then it is likely to be replaced by a nurse led MIU or GP led UCC.
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    Where not to go if you need an ambulance!!!

    Worst case scenario, the lack of carbon dioxide in the blood will cause pins and needles in the patients extremities and eventually the lack of CO2 will cause them to pass out, stop breathing for a few seconds and then come round again when normal CO2 levels are restored. This would be less than...
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    Antibiotic Resistance equivalent risk to terrorism

    Most drugs that are used in human medicine are also used in veterinary medicine, especially anti-biotics. There are only a few that aren't used for both species! It is not so much that bacteria becomes resistant to anti-biotics because humans eat meat that has previously been treated with...
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    Where not to go if you need an ambulance!!!

    Unfortunately, having done the job for a few years now, I can tell you that if your asthmatic friend is unfortunate enough to have a serious asthma attack, he may be waiting for quite a while for a paramedic to become available. The chances are that nearby resources are all likely to be busy...
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    Where not to go if you need an ambulance!!!

    I can see why the Landlord doesn't want police & ambulance in his pub constantly because this can put his licence at risk when it comes to renewal. But a one-off incident would not cause any problems. I also see his point about wasting ambulance time. They are there for strokes, heart attacks...
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    For Sale Another desktop PC - tower only!

    Collected earlier tonight. Running very well, a great bargain. Thanks WMR.
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    For Sale Another desktop PC - tower only!

    PM'd you :).
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    Gary McKinnon not to be extradited?

    If I was the US Government then I'd be thanking him for highlighting security weaknesses prior to them being discovered by terrorists and then offering him a very well paid job for the Government designing and testing future security systems. I certainly wouldn't be locking him up for 60...
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    What is going to happen to our local hospitals?

    Realistically, within 5 years, Stafford A&E & ITU will be closed completely and replaced with a Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) and Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) that will accept GP Referrals. Hopefully any MIU would be doctor-led, open 24/7 and able to treat minor fractures, eye injuries, intoxicated...
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    Free! 2x Male Rats for Rehoming

    I am looking for a new home for 2 incredibly friendly male rats (both from the same litter) who are just over 6 months old. They came from an experienced breeder (rather than a pet shop) where they were handled daily, so they are both ridiculously tame. Neither rat has ever bitten anybody, and...
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    Wanted Does anyone have a paid preloved account? Quick question!

    TCRL I cannot help you regarding the pre-loved account but I do need to re-home two lovely rats in the Stafford area. I have posted an advert in the For Sale section. I hope you might be able to offer them a new home.
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    what was going on last night?

    Either you're being saracastic, or you just haven't met Tim from Blue Watch! :) Stafford 1....proceed to Road Traffic Collision, Persons Reported......Stafford 1.....proceed to Road Traffic Collision, Persons Reported.....neee...naa...neee...naaa! Then the lady trapped in the car hears Tim's...
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