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Emergency medical care means speed, accuracy and dedication. When every second counts, those who are ready to act in any situation are the first to arrive on the scene. For Vitalii Ihnatchuk, a senior paramedic from Ivankiv village, his job is not only a profession, but a lifelong calling.
“When I started working in the ambulance, besides the desire to help, I was also excited by the adrenaline and the speed of decision-making,” says Vitalii.
“Before, an ambulance was almost like a taxi, but now everything has changed. Each car has defibrillators, electrocardiographs and other necessary equipment. We work in conjunction with a dispatcher who immediately coordinates us to the right hospital. This saves time, and time is known to save lives.”
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The most important aspect of Vitalii's work is seeing the result of the help he provides.
“There is nothing more rewarding than the feeling that you have done something important. When you see someone feel better after your interventions, when the pain subsides, or when you have saved a life, it is priceless. That's what inspires me to keep working, even in the most difficult conditions,” says the senior paramedic.
The work of an ambulance has always been demanding, but the war has brought even greater challenges.
“We work based on the same principles, but we have added a disaster medicine team, which has significantly increased our efficiency. Now, we only respond to emergencies: bleeding, road accidents, strokes. All calls are coordinated by a dispatch center, which greatly simplifies the process. People are taking more care of themselves, but we are always ready to help.”
For Vitalii, the most valuable thing is the gratitude he feels from his patients.
“You realize that even in the most difficult conditions, your work was not in vain. It's not just gratitude, it's a sign that you really changed someone's life for the better, sometimes saved them,” concludes the paramedic.