Access to Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance paramedics, and life-saving medical care, has increased for people across Greater Shepparton.
The Shepparton branch moved to dual crewing in July, meaning two MICA paramedics will be rostered on each shift to respond to critical medical emergencies.
MICA paramedics have an expanded clinical skill set and can perform high-level medical procedures.
Procedures MICA paramedics can perform include advanced airway management, administering intraosseous (into bone) medication, and providing greater management of cardiac and traumatic conditions.
Ambulance Victoria Hume director regional and clinical operations Narelle Capp said the change reflected the growing needs of the community.
“The upgrade to dual MICA crews will see six more MICA paramedics added to the Shepparton branch into the future,” she said.
“This change has also seen the Hume region receive our first dual-crew MICA stretcher vehicle, which will assist us in providing best care to our patients.
“This is an exciting step forward for the region and provides valuable learning and ongoing professional development opportunities for our highly skilled MICA paramedics.”
The additional resources were funded as part of the Victorian Government’s investment to train an additional 40 MICA paramedics.
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