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Recognition for Brian Carlin

Recognition for Brian Carlin

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 9 months ago
Dundee paramedic Brian Carlin has designed a pioneering device which could help save the lives of road accident victims. Resqroll can be used by medics to remove patients with potential spinal injuries from wreckage. It has also been endorsed by senior figures in the medical profession. The device also allows crews to remove people from a vehicle or confined space in the position in which they are found. Mr Carlin, 39, a paramedic and clinical educator with NHS Education for Scotland (NES), first came up with the idea for Resqroll five years ago. He has designed it with the help of textile company Lojigma International Ltd, at a cost of about

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October 8, 2007

The process of getting this device recognized feels like pushing a boulder uphill. It is exhausting work behind the scenes but I keep thinking about the lives this could actually save.

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Dave Todd
18 years ago Featured

This man is a genius. Why is this not already in every ambulance in the country? Save lives already.

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Kenny Fuentes
18 years ago Featured

about time someone innovative gets credit for helping out the front line staff. brilliant work brian

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Sarah Holt
18 years ago Featured

My brother is a paramedic and he says this thing is a total game changer. Brian deserves some real recognition for this invention.

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