Category Archives: General PH&RM

AiR – Learning from the Airway Registry (September 2021)

Posted on October 1, 2021 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 time period to draw together unifying take-home … Continue reading →

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Getting the hang of the Hamilton Ventilator:

Posted on September 30, 2021 by franarno

About the Hamilton we use: Most common Vent settings we use and how to set them up: (S)-CMV: Synchronised Continuous Mandatory Ventilation mode- a pressure- regulated volume controlled mode SIMV: Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation- a volume-controlled mode. Power on. Complete … Continue reading →

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CGD 1st September

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Natalie May
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Transport Physiology: Critical Care in the Air

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Natalie May

Sydney HEMS registrar Dr Jonny Morris takes us through the impact of flight on patients and the things we should consider for patients we are transporting by air.

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High Performance – Australian Rugby and Sydney HEMS

Posted on July 24, 2021 by clarerichmond

Providing exceptional critical care to a severely injured patient and kicking the winning goal in World Cup Rugby to most will seem many worlds apart. Dr Nathan Trist, one of our current senior PHRM registrars, is a former professional rugby … Continue reading →

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Clinical Governance Day [CGD] – 7th July 2021

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Natalie May

Attendance at CGD is open to NSW Health employees – dial in details are available on request.

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Mindhacks: Where Mindfulness Meets Medicine

Posted on June 9, 2021 by franarno

Over recent years self-talk and self-compassion have been increasingly explored; notably they are key components of performance psychology. These two aspects can influence performance not just of elite athletes but also of medical professionals; while under pressure and following high-stress … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 7, 2021 by Natalie May

CGD Weds 9th June 2021

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What happens at HEMS Induction?

Posted on June 2, 2021 by franarno

It’s been a few months since the latest cohort of HEMS registrars completed their induction; they’ve found their feet and been part of some incredible missions so far. One of our latest additions, Dr Fran Arnold, wanted to share some … Continue reading →

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HETI PHRM Education Session

Posted on May 10, 2021 by clarerichmond

Understanding the prehospital and retrieval system is core knowledge for all Emergency Registrars, whether you undertake a special skills post during your training or not. We are collaborating with HETI to provide PHRM education for Emergency and Critical Care registrars … Continue reading →

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