Author Archives: Cliff Reid

Resuscitative hysterotomy

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Cliff Reid

This practical workshop is part of the Sydney HEMS Team Induction Training, and is one component of a learning program that also includes online preparatory material, simulation, a multi-station formal team objective structured practical assessment (also called ‘the exam’), and … Continue reading →

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Clamshell Thoracotomy Training

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Cliff Reid

Induction Training for new HEMS Team members includes a procedure lab for life, limb and sight saving procedures. Here’s an excerpt from a session on clamshell thoracotomy by Dr Geoff Healy

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Clinical Governance Day 29th July 2015

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Cliff Reid

All NSW Health staff welcome, sign-in required. See here for directions

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Airway Lessons

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Cliff Reid

A monthly audit of our airway cases is done to evaluate our performance against key performance indicators and to identify and share learning points for the team. Here are some key points from the Clinical Governance Day on 20th May … Continue reading →

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Intraosseous hypertonic saline is probably safe

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Cliff Reid

A previous study on swine with uncontrolled haemorrhagic shock who were given intraosseous (IO) hypertonic saline demonstrated a high rate of complications such as soft tissue necrosis and venous thrombosis(1). This led to a recommendation of caution in patients requiring … Continue reading →

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Winch rescue posted on YouTube

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Cliff Reid

A grateful patient posted his experience of being rescued on YouTube:

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CANCELLED: CLINICAL GOVERNANCE DAY Wed 22 APRIL 2015

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Cliff Reid

In view of the severe weather conditions in New South Wales the Sydney CGD has been cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused, but staff safety is our top priority. Other non-essential NSW Ambulance meetings have been … Continue reading →

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Simple surgical airway technique

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Cliff Reid

Model and pig cricothyroidotomy practice at Sydney HEMS Induction 2015 demonstrating the approach: DECISION, INCISION, FINGER, BOUGIE, TUBE, CUFF, ETCO2 by Cliff Reid and Karel Habig  

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PEEP For Lung Recruitment

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Cliff Reid

As we continue to increase the number of ways to use our procedure lab day for training, Dr Geoff Healy demonstrates the effect of incremental PEEP on lung recruitment in a pig carcass at Sydney HEMS Induction Training     … Continue reading →

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Advanced Airway – Flexible Optic Intubation

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Cliff Reid

Dr Geoff Healy explains the use of the Ambu a-Scope 2 for flexible-optic intubation at HEMS Team Induction Training in Sydney.

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