Paediatrics Webinar Series

The College is excited to announce a series of paediatric online modules for its members.

Starting on Wednesday 3rd March, this will include four interactive workshops delivered by experts from Medicine, Paramedicine, and Nursing.

These sessions will cover topics raised by members to improve their care of the complex paediatric patient, including skill refreshers on uncommon skills such as Intraosseous access.

Each webinar will include specialist guest speakers and will be hosted by veteran College presenter & NSW Ambulance Paramedic, Dr Alexander Cardenas.

Webinar one: Applied Paediatric care for the Paramedic

This session is an interactive session that will cover the key components of paediatric care for practicing paramedics. This multidisciplinary workshop will focus on clinical decision making and management of paediatric patients by focusing on the most common difficulties paramedics report with paediatrics. Participants will leave with practical and evidence based solutions they can immediately take to the next shift.

Webinar 2: Child in Crises- Advanced Paediatric Resuscitation Core principles and application

Building on lessons learned from session one, session two will focus on application of critical assessment, treatment and referral decisions required by paramedics in managing the critical patient. Referencing best practice protocols and skills from national Paediatric Resuscitation Standards, this is a must see any on-road paramedic.

Webinar 3: Plan B: Trouble shooting Advanced Airways, Deteriorating Patients and Cardiac Emergencies

Date to be confirmed.

This session is all about the Plan B…. and C….. and for those tough patients (we all know what I’m referring to) Plan D. A rare opportunity to work with the best and get some new tips and tricks to bring to your onroad practice. Based around setting up for success to moving through your options, this is a must attend workshop. The session will maximise participation by focusing on case studies and interaction.

Webinar 4: IV and IO access in the adult and paediatric patient

Date to be confirmed.

This workshop will start with a brief presentation before diving into a practical demonstration and a discussion of the hints and tips of IV and IO access. The speakers will tailor the session to the participants however will be focusing on areas such as;

• Tips and tricks cannulating neonates & infants
• Additional options and how to maximise success with paediatric cannulation
• Clinical decisions around IV vs IO access
• Setting up and inserting an IO

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