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Category Archives: simulation
Clinical Governance Day 8th October 2014
CGD served up a mixture of cases discussions, audit, hot off the press journal articles and finished the day with a cracking multiple-casualty scenario. Airway Audit In his final appearance before sadly leaving Sydney HEMS, Anthony Lewis went through a number … Continue reading
CGD summary 24/09/14
A very useful CGD with a focus on obstetric emergencies and neonatal resuscitation. Started off with a comprehensive (and brave) talk by our medical student, Amy, on the physiological changes of pregnancy. A good run through of this can be … Continue reading
Clinical Governance Day 10 September 2014
We started off the new term with a series of interesting presentations based around the theme of drowning and water rescue. Inland Water Rescue in the UK Thanks to the wonders of the internet, Matt Ward, Head of Clinical Practice at … Continue reading
Posted in Cases, simulation
Tagged CGD, drowning, education, neuroprotection, rescue, simulation
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Build Your Own Escharotomy Man!
To make your own escharotomy training model, you will need: 1. A thick foam yoga mat (red or pink). This one was $10 from K-Mart. 2. A roll of Cling Film (Glad Wrap). 3. A roll of thin packing foam — the sort … Continue reading
CGD 16th July 2014. Everything Sim.
Written by Phil Webster. Posted by Kariem. A decade ago simulation was a small part of the learning sphere but in the modern day of medical education it is now becoming commonplace and a somewhat essential part of training. With its … Continue reading
Clinical Governance Day 16th July 2014
Here is the program for 16th July 2014, when we’ll have simulation experts Andrew Coggins and Clare Richmond – both emergency and retrieval physicians with extensive simulation experience – taking us through our paces on how to sim. See here … Continue reading
Learning points from June 18th 2014
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
Simulation 31/03/2014 – Heloconstrictors and Helodilators
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
Posted in Cases, General PH&RM, simulation, training
Tagged education, HEMS, pre-hospital, Trauma
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Clinical Governance Day 26/3: The Morning After The Week Before
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
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Simulation 18/3/14: The Paediatric Bee-Sting
The lead -in 3-year-old child collapsed in respiratory distress following bee-sting. Scene 000 call by father who is the sole individual with the patient in a park. Easy access to the patient who is on the ground with father anxiously … Continue reading
Posted in simulation, Tips, training
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