The Definition, The Purpose & Expectations...

MENTAL: Intellectual process involving the mind or could also be a disorder, you be the judge...
MEDIC: Medical practitioners in the armed forces in the old days got given the nickname, it's also an old world herb of the genus Medicago, having small flowers and trifoliate leaves ie the 3 leaf clover.
MONOLOGUE: A long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation).

In South Africa we do not have the luxury of been able to debrief often, its too busy, no this, no that, so we make do with what we have, besides one does not get the award for being the no1 trauma capital in the world for nothing! But this "little rural village" is the most diverse in the world, from one end of the spectrum to the other in sociology, physiology and criminology. Expect to be entertained, shocked, informed, empowered, touched, saddened, sickened, surprised, educated, tested, enlightened and if you are in the EMS would definitely be able to relate to the blog.

So in a nut shell it will be the method of my choice in "debriefing myself", like its needed. If a calling a spade a spade offends you then I suggest you run now, this blog will contain graphic descriptions and pictures that will shock you...

Reality as real as it gets, depicted through my eyes and sharing my experiences with you. Let your thoughts be provoked, mindsets adjusted and attitudes challenged.




Friday, June 24, 2011

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Another Sad Day for South Africa - Several EMS injured in freak accident.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the ER24 medics , SAPS officers and Fire officials that were injured in this mornings freak event in Bethlehem. They were attending to a MVA scene when a truck ploughed straight into them, with many sustaining critical injuries. From EMS in Cape Town you guys are in our prayers.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Into the skies I shall rise...you jealous yet?

I have flown around a few times in my life in planes and a few other Helicopters but nothing can begin to explain the feelings of excitement that I am feeling right now. I am really grateful that I was invited and not requiring this service myself.....

I'm gonna be in the ER 24 Medicopter tomorrow, next big challenge in my future will be to get a pilot's license because I know I'm gonna be hooked...this could be a problem... To the big blue skies, here I come.

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Monster Puffy

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Harlequin (Small)

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LinkedIn Network Updates, 6/20/2011

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LinkedIn Network Updates
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Jun 13 - Jun 20
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PROFILE

* Garth Van Zyl has an updated profile (Education)
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CONNECTIONS

* Garth Van Zyl is now connected to Clinton Britz, Elna Van Niekerk, Claire Horn, and 6 other people.



POSTS



* Garth Van Zyl Here's wishing you a Happy Fathers Dad...RIP http://pi.pe/-c4ipqm


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* Garth Van Zyl Here's wishing you a Happy Fathers Dad...RIP http://pi.pe/-f923v4


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* Garth Van Zyl I'm off to hook up with some of SA's legendary Paramedics http://pi.pe/-r3u3b9


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* Garth Van Zyl I'm off to hook up with some of SA's legendary Paramedics http://pi.pe/-ujqiee


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* Garth Van Zyl First came Nelson's "Madiba shuffle", then Mbeki with "No Shuffle" followed by Zuma's "Shower Shuffle"...I present... http://fb.me/ugabV7KA


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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Here's wishing you a Happy Fathers Dad...RIP

:( my first Father's day without my Father...