Category Archives: General PH&RM

Joint HEMS/NETS Education Day: Weds 2nd May 2018

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Natalie May

We have been collaborating hard to put together the programme of the next education day with our colleagues across the airfield at NETS. All NSW Health employees are welcome to join us for a day of paediatric and neonatal case … Continue reading →

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Clinical Governance Day – Wednesday 18th April

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Natalie May

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Getting ready for Winter

Posted on April 8, 2018 by sarahaldington

Although Sydney is currently enjoying an extended summer, last week’s education day had a frosty feel to it as we were treated to two presentations on the perils of cold weather. This is currently being typed as it’s 34 degrees … Continue reading →

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Education Day – April 4th 2018

Posted on April 2, 2018 by sarahaldington

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Clinical Governance Day Weds 21st March

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Natalie May

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Heat Stress

Posted on March 11, 2018 by sarahaldington

With Sydney temperatures consistently reaching the high 30’s and early 40’s recently it is perhaps timely to revise heat related illness. It is also worth considering the steps we can take to keep ourselves cool in the same environmental conditions. … Continue reading →

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Double Pumping Vasoactive Drugs

Posted on February 21, 2018 by sarahaldington

A significant number of our critical care patients are dependent on vasoactive drugs, so it is worth reviewing the process for managing these infusions during inter-hospital transfers. The priming volume of the distal lumen of a central line is 0.44mls. … Continue reading →