Author Archives: Natalie May

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About Natalie May

EM and PEM-trained UK doctor working in Prehospital & Retrieval Medicine in Australia. Evolving medical education interest, running enthusiast, karaoke queen. Here for the #FOAMed.

Education Day – Wednesday 10th Sept, 2025

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Natalie May
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Coffee & Cases Snippets – November 2023 Newsletter

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Natalie May

Coming to you a little later than the release date, here are the top coffee and cases learning snippets from November 2023. Keen for more Coffee & Cases Snippets goodness? Why not test yourself and learn at the same time … Continue reading →

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HEMS Debrief #8 – Dr Nat Kruit

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Natalie May

Welcome back to the Sydney HEMS debrief! In this episode 8, we are joined by the extraordinary Dr Nat Kruit. Dr Kruit is a Sydney HEMS Consultant, Cardiac Anaesthetist, and ECMO Specialist. Given the increasing global chatter around ECMO, and … Continue reading →

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AIR – Learning from the Airway Registry (November 2023)

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Natalie May

Airway Registry learning points reflect the challenges described and wisdom shared by Sydney HEMS personnel and guests at the Clinical Governance Airway Registry presentations. Cases are discussed non-contemporaneously, anonymised and amalgamated over a period of time to draw together unifying … Continue reading →

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Coffee & Cases Snippets – August 2023 Newsletter

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Natalie May

 Top 10 C+C Snippets from the last month:  1. Time for re-attachment of a limb is longer than you might expect! The severed limb can be viable for up to 12 hours.  2. Guidance for amputated parts:  – Rinse with … Continue reading →

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ITIM Prehospital Trauma Evening – Weds 30th August

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Natalie May

Register now for the ITIM Prehospital Trauma Evening, hosted by Sydney HEMS. Weds 30th August 2023, 1630-2010 In person at Bankstown Aerodrome or online – REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL The NSW Institute of Trauma and Injury Management proudly presents the Pre-Hospital Trauma Evening in collaboration with … Continue reading →

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HEMS Debrief #4 – Sam Immens

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Natalie May

In Episode 4 of the series, Sydney HEMS Critical Care Paramedic Sam Immens joins HEMS Physician Dr Samuel Bulford to discuss a pragmatic and practical reflection tool which has helped him navigate his clinical workflow. Working as a Critical Care Paramedic with … Continue reading →

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HEMS Debrief #3 – Geoff Healy

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Natalie May

In this episode, Senior Staff Specialist Dr Geoff Healy reflects on a formative case with unexpected long term follow-up, and how this has shaped his clinical career as both a physician, and mentor. 

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HEMS Debrief #2 – Dr Natalie May

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Natalie May

In the second episode in this series, HEMS physician and podcast host Dr Samuel Bulford interviews staff specialist Dr Natalie May about a case which has fundamentally influenced her approach as a clinician, educator and mentor.

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‘Real life experience in OHCA expedited versus standard management’ – presented by Harry Reeves

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Natalie May

The Paramedic experience of managing patients included in the EVIDENCE Trial. This post was written by Dr Shannon Townsend, HEMS registrar. The ACE Training Centre recently hosted the 2022 NSW Ambulance Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Symposium, with the theme of the … Continue reading →

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