Category Archives: training

The Toxicology Sessions: Simulation Summary

Posted on October 14, 2015 by cpartyka

Our CGD on Wednesday culminated in a toxicological based simulation – with 3 year old Vera having consumed her grandfather’s medications. Why do pills look like lollies? The take home debrief points were: How do we best use available resources … Continue reading →

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Clinical Governance Day 7th October 2015

Posted on October 2, 2015 by cpartyka

The next Sydney HEMS Clinical Governance Day is coming up next Wednesday, October 7th at Bankstown with a full day devoted to overdose, envenomation & all things TOXICOLOGY !!  We are fortunate enough to have Dr Kate Sellors return to … Continue reading →

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Clinical Governance Day 23rd September 2015

Posted on September 21, 2015 by cpartyka

This weeks Clinical Governance Day sees the team from Bankstown trekking south to Killalea State Park to rendezvous with the Wollongong team for a joint-CDG focussing on seaside scene safety and the challenges of coastal rescue and resuscitation. Special thanks goes … Continue reading →

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Clinical Governance Day 9th September 2015

Posted on September 4, 2015 by cpartyka

For this weeks CGD we have some fascinating updates & clinical discussions lined up for you including; Haemodynamic responses to prehospital intubation with ketamine A US perspective to urban search & rescue following a massive landslide Oxygen therapy in STEMI A recent case … Continue reading →

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Extremity amputation

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Cliff Reid

Extremity amputation technique as taught by Dr Geoff Healy at Sydney HEMS Team Induction training August 2015, using porcine tissue.

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Thoracostomy

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Cliff Reid

Here is a recommended open ‘finger’ thoracostomy technique for ventilated patients as taught by Dr Geoff Healy at Sydney HEMS Team Induction training August 2015, using porcine tissue.

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Clinical Governance Day 26th August 2015

Posted on August 21, 2015 by cpartyka

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

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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 15th July 2015

Posted on July 12, 2015 by domrayment

The workshop in the afternoon will be covering obstetric emergencies and has been kindly organised by several of the NSW Ambulance flight nurses, who are dual trained in nursing and midwifery. Prior to attending the session, it would be worthwhile … Continue reading →

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