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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

SAF medics help man, stabilise his spine in Mandai accident

Source Website: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/saf-medics-help-man-stabilise-his-spine-mandai-accident
By Samuel Devaraj, The New Paper, 25 February 2019 at 06:00 am


Six medical personnel aid man hit by minibus outside Mandai Hill Medical Centre.
PHOTO: Six medical personnel aid man hit by minibus outside Mandai Hill Medical Centre.
In an attempt to prevent further escalation of the injuries, the medics gave medical support by providing spine stabilisation, compression and dressings to the head and facial wounds.
The SAF medical personnel who responded swiftly to the incident. (Above, from left) Corporal Joseph Andrei Aczon Dacanay, Third Sergeant Ni Xu Gang Metta, Captain (Dr) Vikram Manian, Cpl B Aravind Krishna, Lance Corporal David Lee Wei Ming and Cpl Kinson Tan Kai Feng.
PHOTO: FILE, THE SINGAPORE ARMY/ FACEBOOK, Album by CPL Shawn Cheow and CPL Sean Seah (Army News)
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Last Monday started like any other day for Medical Officer Captain (Dr) Vikram Manian, 26, and medic Third Sergeant Ni Xu Gang Metta, 20, at Mandai Hill Medical Centre.

But at about 8.50am, a senior commander told them he had seen an injured man outside the camp while driving in.

They grabbed medical supplies, including an automated external defibrillator (AED) and a spinal board, and rushed to help the victim.

Capt (Dr) Vikram and 3SG Metta were among six Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) medical personnel who rushed to aid the 46-year-old injured victim who had been hit by a minibus.



Capt (Dr) Vikram and 3SG Metta were among six Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) medical personnel who rushed to aid the 46-year-old injured victim who had been hit by a minibus.
PHOTO: Capt (Dr) Vikram and 3SG Metta were among six Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) medical personnel who rushed to aid the 46-year-old injured victim who had been hit by a minibus. The accident happened on 18 February 2019 .
The injured foreign worker was taken to hospital after being hit by minibus along Mandai Road. The male driver was arrested for driving a vehicle without the owner's consent. He also does not possess a valid driving licence, the police said.
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Last Thursday, Capt (Dr) Vikram and 3SG Metta recounted the incident to The New Paper in an interview.

3SG Metta, a golden bayonet awardee during his medic specialist course, said: "I was in the treatment room (before receiving the news), serving patients, doing ECG (electrocardiogram) and drawing blood."

Capt (Dr) Vikram said: "He (the senior commander) informed one of the medics, Corporal Aravind (Krishna) who subsequently informed me that there had been a road traffic accident just outside camp premises."

The medical officer and medics then grabbed medical equipment and rushed out.

Capt (Dr) Vikram said when they reached the scene, they noticed a man was injured and lying on the road with a head injury.



CPT (DR) Vikram Manian, Medical Officer, 1st Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment (1 SIR).
PHOTO: CPT (DR) Vikram Manian, Medical Officer, 1st Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment (1 SIR).
When asked to describe the situation, he said: “A few of us, who were on duty within the medical centre, immediately rushed out to the scene to provide medical support to the injured man after being informed about the incident. When we arrived at the scene, we saw the injured man lying motionless on the road just outside of our camp. As a Medical Officer, I did the initial assessment, and along with a few of my medics, we immediately provided spine stabilisation, compression and dressings to the head and facial wounds.
The main aim was to prevent further escalation of the injuries before handing the injured man over to the SCDF paramedics who arrived shortly. He was then taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for further treatments.
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CPT (DR) Vikram added: “As professional medical personnel, it is our duty to help out anyone who is injured or in need of medical attention. Safety is part of our core values, and we have to provide swift and proper treatment to others who need medical attention.”
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The medical officer said his immediate concern was to ensure the victim was not in the path of danger.

He said: "Fortunately, nearby bystanders had already taken the initiative to block off the lane and redirect traffic."

CONSCIOUS
He said the injured man was conscious and they treated his injuries.

They stabilised his spine, and dressed his head wound.

Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedics arrived at the scene shortly after and rushed the victim to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.


3SG Metta emphasised that 'as a soldier and a trained medic, we were taught that we have to care beyond our military community.'
PHOTO: 3SG Metta emphasised that “as a soldier and a trained medic, we were taught that we have to care beyond our military community. We have to care for anyone in need in our civilian society as well.”
Our Singapore Army would like to wish the injured man a speedy recovery and commend our servicemen for always being ready to step forward when the needs arise!
Picture posted by Gallery Mangklex  on Saturday, 23 February 2013

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This is not the first time SAF medical personnel have stepped forward to help civilians.

On July 6, 2018, medical vocational instructor Military Expert 1 Lam Guo Wei, 27, provided medical assistance to a male passenger who had fainted on board a Singapore Airlines flight to Japan.

And on April 25, 2018, a group of SAF medics and medic trainees on their way to an outfield exercise stopped along Mandai Avenue to help four students and a school van driver. Their vehicle had just crashed into a lamppost.

And on Feb 14, 2016, off-duty SAF medics at Yishun MRT station helped an elderly woman after she slipped and fell, suffering lacerations on her forehead.



Our Daily Guardian
PHOTO: Our Daily Guardian
Taking responsibilities for others' lives, the extraordinary men and women of the Army. Entrusted with the critical duty of National Defence, they are indispensable in both local operations and overseas missions, and have proven that they possess the skills to respond to all situations.
Drawing by Jim Hubbard, uploaded on 24 February 2012 - M-777 Howitzer

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Our Daily Guardian
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From developing preventive health measures to providing disaster relief assistance, they are the vital support that others can count on. With their vast medical knowledge and extensive training, they are responsible for delivering responsive and professional care, during both peace and wartime.
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." (Psalms 23:4)
Drawing by Jim Hubbard, uploaded on 15 February 2012 - Ch 47 Chinook Helicopter

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By Samuel Devaraj, The New Paper, 25 February 2019 at 06:00 am
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[1] Samuel Devaraj, The New Paper, SAF medics help man, stabilise his spine in Mandai accident, posted on 25 February 2019 at 06:00 am, https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/saf-medics-help-man-stabilise-his-spine-mandai-accident


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Saturday, October 7, 2017

Welcome to the jungle, Mr Lee

Source Website: http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/welcome-jungle-mr-lee
By The New Paper, 07 October 2017 at 06:00 am


Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had a glimpse into Singapore Armed Forces soldiers' jungle and survival training in Temburong, Brunei, when he visited them yesterday, 06 October 2017.
PHOTO: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had a glimpse into Singapore Armed Forces soldiers' jungle and survival training in Temburong, Brunei, when he visited them yesterday, 06 October 2017.
Photo The Straits Times

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Mr Lee, who is in Brunei for Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's Golden Jubilee celebrations, later attended a royal banquet with his wife, Madam Ho Ching.



PM Lee visits SAF troops in Temburong
PHOTO: PM Lee visits SAF troops in Temburong
Photo The Straits Times

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SAF soldiers take care not to ‘thrash’ Brunei jungle while training: PM Lee [3]
SINGAPORE — Even as Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) soldiers undertake realistic training in the jungles of Brunei, they take care to keep the area in good condition for future trainees, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Friday (Oct 6) following a visit to observe jungle and survival training in Temburong.



Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong interacts with soldiers during a visit to observe jungle and survival training in Temburong. Brunei, on 06 October 2017.
PHOTO: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong interacts with soldiers during a visit to observe jungle and survival training in Temburong. Brunei, on 06 October 2017.
Photo: Mindef
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Mr Lee noted, for instance, that the soldiers used pouches to hold the cartridges of blank rounds fired from their rifles and machine guns.

This was done so that they would not litter the jungle, an important training ground for the SAF for over 40 years, with empty casings.

“I was asking the soldiers, the trainers, about the sustainability because they have been training here for so many years. You want to make sure you do not thrash the jungle,” Mr Lee said after observing and interacting with soldiers from the 6th Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment.



Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong cheering with the soldiers from 6th Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment, at the end of their training today, 06 October 2017.
PHOTO: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong cheering with the soldiers from 6th Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment, at the end of their training today, 06 October 2017.
Photo: Mindef
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“So I think we do what we can to make sure that it is kept in good condition, and not just for future trainees, but to keep the jungle a natural environment as it is.”

Mr Lee, who is on a three-day trip to attend the golden jubilee celebration of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s accession to the throne, was accompanied by the Chief of Army Major-General Melvyn Ong and other senior SAF officers during Friday’s training visit.

Temburong is a “unique environment which we cannot duplicate in Singapore”, noted Mr Lee who last observed the SAF training there four years ago in 2013.

“(Soldiers) come here, they learn about the jungle, they also toughen themselves up, they learn about themselves, so that is something very valuable,” he said, adding that a lot of attention has been placed on safety and physical preparations for the tough training involved.

“If anything happens, we will make sure that the doctors are there, all the rescue is in place. I think that the system is working well,” he added.

In a statement, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said that Mr Lee “emphasised the importance of training in a realistic and safe environment, and commended the soldiers for their professionalism and commitment”.

He also told the soldiers about the importance of National Service in ensuring the security of Singapore.

Singapore and Brunei share a close and long-standing defence relationship. Along with the regular training exercises that the SAF conducts in Brunei, which began more than four decades ago, both militaries interact through frequent bilateral exercises, professional exchanges, visits and cross attendance of courses.

“These exchanges have enhanced the professionalism and strengthened the ties between the two armed forces,” Mindef added. [3]
Brunei's ruler marked 50 years in power on 05 October 2017, with celebrations that included a procession through the capital on a gilded chariot. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, 71, is now the world's second-longest reigning monarch. Dressed in gold brocade, the sultan entered Bandar Seri Begawan with Queen Saleha and their children on a carriage pulled by 50 members of the royal household, reported Reuters. [2]

 

Brunei's ruler marked 50 years in power on 05 October 2017, with celebrations that included a procession through the capital on a gilded chariot.
The Sultan and His wife, Queen Anak Hajah Saleha at the celebration at Istana Palace in Brunei Darussalam on 15 July 2006.
PHOTO: The Sultan and His wife, Queen Anak Hajah Saleha at the celebration at Istana Palace in Brunei Darussalam on 15 July 2006.
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By The New Paper, 07 October 2017 at 06:00 am



Reference
[1] The New Paper, Welcome to the jungle, Mr Lee, posted on 07 October 2017 at 06:00 am, http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/welcome-jungle-mr-lee

[2] The New Paper, Sultan's 50th year in power, posted on 06 October 2017 at 06:00 am, http://www.tnp.sg/news/world/sultans-50th-year-power

[3] Louisa Tang, Today, SAF soldiers take care not to ‘thrash’ Brunei jungle while training: PM Lee, posted on 06 October 2017 at 3:35 pm, http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/saf-soldiers-take-care-not-thrash-brunei-jungle-while-training-pm-lee

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

NSmen to get adidas, Zoot running shoes


Source Website: http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/nsmen-get-adidas-zoot-running-shoes
By Joy Fang, joyfangz@mediacorp.com.sg, Published: 6:05 PM, August 24, 2014, Updated: 6:08 PM, August 24, 2014


The next set of running shoes for NSmen (reservists) will be from adidas and Zoot and will be available at the end of the year.
PHOTO: The next set of running shoes for NSmen (reservists) will be from adidas and Zoot and will be available at the end of the year.
Photo: Dr Ng Eng Hen's Facebook page
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SINGAPORE – Soldiers in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will soon be fitted with new shoes from German brand adidas and American endurance sports brand Zoot from as early as the end of the year.

Sharing this on his Facebook page today (Aug 24), Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said he was “delighted” with the Asics shoes that the SAF supplied.

“They were high quality and have given me many hours of happy walking and jogging. In fact, the picture shows my third pair since it was introduced,” he said.

“More good news for NSmen (reservists). The next set of running shoes will be from adidas and Zoot and will be available at the end of the year,” he added.

Currently, the servicemen have two models of Asics shoes to choose from, depending on their foot type - the Gel Kanbarra 4 SP for those with neutral- to high-arched feet and the Gel 105 SP for those with mildly flat feet.

The Asics shoes were first introduced in August 2011, and were said to be chosen because the Japanese brand is lighter, more durable and more shock-absorbent. Before that, serviceman were using New Balance or Brooks models since 2007.

More details on the new SAF running shoes will be provided at a later date, said MINDEF.

By Joy Fang, joyfangz@mediacorp.com.sg, Published: 6:05 PM, August 24, 2014, Updated: 6:08 PM, August 24, 2014


 
NSmen to get adidas and Zoot running shoes
PHOTO: NSmen to get adidas and Zoot running shoes
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASICS
ASICS (acronym for the Latin phrase anima sana in corpore sano which translates as "a healthy mind in a healthy body") is a Japanese athletic equipment company.


ASICS produces footwear and sports equipment designed for football, running, netball, tennis, badminton, squash, martial arts, cricket, golf, wrestling, track & field, cross-training, volleyball, korfball, cheerleading, lacrosse, and for many other sport disciplines in the upper price range.

In recent years their running shoes have often been ranked among the top performance footwear in the market. ASICS bought the outdoor brand Haglöfs on July 12, 2010, for SEK1,000,000,000 ($128.7 million).



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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Possible tweaks 'make IPPT better'

My Paper, Thursday, October 24, 2013, Page A3, News
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By Adrian Lim, adrianl@sph.com.sg, mypaper, Published on Oct 24, 2013 7:07 AM

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By Jermyn Chow Defence Correspondent And Lee Jian Xuan, Straits Times, Published on Oct 24, 2013 7:07 AM
 

The Singapore Army said it has not yet decided on making changes to the Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT)
PHOTO: The Singapore Army said it has not yet decided on making changes to the Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT). -- ST FILE PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
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GOING by responses from experts, the possible changes being considered by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) to the Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) may result in a better gauge of fitness.

The Straits Times reported yesterday that, among the changes being considered, one was to make soldiers run a longer distance of 3.2km, instead of the current 2.4km, in their annual fitness test.

The Singapore Army said on Facebook yesterday that the SAF constantly reviews its training system and "there has not been any decision to change" the IPPT system.

Even so, many of the experts who looked at the possible changes flagged in the report gave them the thumbs up.

They said these could, among other things, minimise the risk of injury and over-exertion.

If the running distance was increased, for example, experts believed that soldiers would be given more time to complete the segment at a more moderate pace.

The report mentioned that SAF was also considering scrapping the standing-broad-jump requirement and adding a new push-up criterion.

There are five categories in the current IPPT - sit-ups, standing broad jump, chin-up, a 4x10m shuttle run and a 2.4km run.



The current  Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) fitness - 2.4km run (Proposed: Extended to 3.2km)

PHOTO: The current  Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) fitness - 2.4km run (Proposed: Extended to 3.2km)
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The current Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) fitness - Sit-Ups
PHOTO: The Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) fitness - sit-ups, standing broad jump, Chin-up (not in picture), a 4x10m shuttle run and a 2.4km run, Push-up
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Exercise physiologist Ray Loh from Tan Tock Seng Hospital's Sports Medicine and Surgery Clinic said a 3.2km run is a better test of aerobic fitness.

While well-trained runners can complete 2.4km within nine minutes, a 3.2km run would require more than 10 minutes, he noted.

Mr Loh explained that it is at the 10-minute mark that "aerobic-energy contribution increases, while anaerobic-energy contribution reduces significantly".

He believed a 3.2km run could provide a more complete assessment of overall fitness, as the shuttle-run category already tests a soldier's anaerobic capacity.

Dr Kelvin Chew, a senior consultant at the Changi Sports Medicine Centre, said a 3.2km run may make a huge difference to a serviceman who has trouble passing the current 2.4km.

"The passing and merit criteria need to be carefully examined," he said.

Mr Jonathan Fong, co-founder of Journey Fitness Company which helps train runners and triathletes, said: "It's a fairer gauge of base fitness - being able to run for a continuous amount of time, at a lower intensity."

Mr Fong added: "(The risk of) injury also (goes) up exponentially when you increase intensity, and if you are unprepared."

But Mr Nelson Chong, founder of the health-and-fitness specialist, the Functional Training Institute, said there is not much difference between a 2.4km and a 3.2km run.

About 116,000 people take the IPPT every year, and those who fail have to attend a remedial-training programme.

Business owner Yan Yew Kay, 34, who has not passed his IPPT in the past few years, said a 3.2km distance, coupled with an increased time allowed per lap, would be a "better test of endurance".

Business undergraduate Clement Tan, 21, felt that SAF should not do away with the standing broad jump.
"It's important, as soldiers need to jump over ditches and obstacles (on the battlefield),"he said.
By Adrian Lim, adrianl@sph.com.sg, mypaper, Published on Oct 24, 2013 7:07 AM


No decision on changes to IPPT system yet: SAF

From http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/no-decision-changes-ippt-system-yet-saf-20131024
By Jermyn Chow Defence Correspondent And Lee Jian Xuan, Straits Times, Published on Oct 24, 2013 7:07 AM

The Singapore Army said it has not yet decided on making changes to the Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT). But some SAF personnel say they have undergone trial of new test.

The Straits Times reported yesterday that the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) are looking to tweak the yearly IPPT for the first time since 1982.

Sources told The Straits Times that commanders have been briefed about the likely changes, which could kick in next year, while servicemen revealed that they had taken the new tests as part of trials.

Changes could see the standing broad jump being scrapped, a push-up component added and the run extended to 3.2km.



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我的字典: Wǒ de zì diǎn

Fitness: 体能 tǐ néng
Thumbs up: 赞许 zàn xǔ
Standing Broad Jump: 立定跳远 lì dìng tiào yuǎn
Continuous: 持续的 chí xù de



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