Category Archives: General PH&RM

Learning points from June 18th 2014

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Cliff Reid

Here are some of the learning points from the Sydney HEMS Clinical Governance Day 18th June 2014: Clinical cases Some reminders cropped up that are worth revisiting: Rocuronium dosing for RSI: At least 1.2 mg/kg is recommended. Lower doses may … Continue reading →

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Ketamine for TBI: Why not?

Posted on June 17, 2014 by elboghdadly

The 1970s were a dark time for ketamine use in patients with intracranial pathology. In patients with non-traumatic lesions, ketamine was suggested to increase intracranial pressure (ICP) using various markers as end-points to suggest this (see references below). Although this … Continue reading →

Posted in General PH&RM, Neurological | Tagged ketamine, neuroprotection, TBI | Leave a comment

CGD June 4th – Toxicology

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Edward Burns

Here is the programme for next week’s CGD. We have a toxicology theme this week, so brush up on your tox knowledge with these poisonous resources: The Toxicology Conundrum Series from LITFL Massive Propranolol Overdose Agitated Delirium Verapamil Overdose Corrosive Ingestion Overview … Continue reading →

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CGD Highlights 21st May 2014

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Edward Burns

Ultrasound Workshop – The FALLS Protocol Massive thanks to our guest speaker Dr Chris Partyka from The Blunt Dissection for delivering an excellent workshop on critical care ultrasound! The content from his workshop, including the FALLS protocol for undifferentiated shock, … Continue reading →

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CGD 7th May 2014 – There Will Be Blood!!

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Edward Burns

This week’s CGD will focus on the exsanguinating patient, covering topics such as tamponade of massive haemorrhage and correction of coagulopathy. Scheduled sessions include: Winched From The Top – An audit of our recent winch rescues Tic Tactics – A review of … Continue reading →

Posted in General PH&RM | Tagged bleeding, blood, coagulopathy, haemorrhage, reboa, tourniquet, traumatic | Leave a comment

Simulation 31/03/2014 – Heloconstrictors and Helodilators

Posted on April 3, 2014 by elboghdadly

A high fidelity simulation in the AW 139 aircraft. The lead -in 15-year-old male with a stab wound Scene The initial assessment was performed at a scene outside pub. The patient A – Patent B – RR 32, sats 96% … Continue reading →

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Clinical Governance Day 9th April 2014

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Cliff Reid

Our next CGD will focus on neurotrauma. Facilitators Ed Burns and Phil Webster have flipped the classroom. See below for your pre-CGD preparation. Here are the FOAM reading references for everyone…. 1. Read this overview of management of traumatic brain … Continue reading →

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Clinical Governance Day 26/3: The Morning After The Week Before

Posted on March 29, 2014 by elboghdadly

All of the attendees at this CGD were treated to a brilliant post-smaccGOLD desert, with an incredible guest speaker, a statistical review of one of the most important publications of the year, a fierce SIMWARS battle, and answers to the … Continue reading →

Posted in General PH&RM, Presentations, simulation, training | Tagged CGD, education, EGDT, Sandra Ware, SMACC, training, Trauma | Leave a comment

Simulation Video

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Cliff Reid

Several of our paramedics, registrars, and consultants will be attending the SmaccGOLD conference this month. Here’s the video we submitted to allow us to compete in the Sim Wars competition.

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Clinical Governance Day 26 February 2014

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Cliff Reid