Prestented by Rohan Kilham

PRESENTER BIO

Rohan Kilham is an Intensive Care Flight Paramedic with Ambulance Tasmania, based in Hobart. He began his paramedicine career in Sydney in 2008 and has since gained extensive experience across diverse and challenging environments. Prior to his current role in aeromedical retrieval, Rohan was a member of the Alpine Operations Team with NSW Ambulance, where he developed a strong foundation in remote and technical rescue.

Rohan brings particular expertise in pre-hospital care in austere and inaccessible settings. His clinical interests include critical care in remote environments, technical rescue operations, and multidisciplinary team coordination.

Outside of work, Rohan is an avid outdoors enthusiast who enjoys hiking, climbing, and cycling—often with an ice cream in hand.

OVERVIEW

This presentation examines the management of a complex river rescue involving a paddler who became trapped in rapids during a group expedition on the Franklin River in Tasmania. The location presented significant access limitations, requiring nearly 20 hours of coordinated effort involving multiple technical rescue scenarios.

The case ultimately required a pre-hospital limb amputation - performed in extreme environmental conditions.

Rohan will explore the complexities of the case, including team coordination in high-risk settings, the technical and logistical challenges of delivering care in such an isolated location, and the clinical decision-making required in a truly unprecedented scenario.

The session is relevant for regsitered paramedics, paramedic students, and other healthcare professionals interested in remote and pre-hospital emergency care.

Please note:

• Registration is required to attend this event
• This event is open to all registered paramedics and paramedics students.
• This event is in person only and will not be livestreamed/recorded