Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference (ACPIC23)

ACPIC 2023 delivered a wide range of clinical and research sessions from experts and leaders in paramedicine. Hosted in Melbourne (September 2023) the program was designed to inspire, educate and broaden horizons.

Conference theme: Lead - Evolve - Impact

Development of an international CPR-Induced Consciousness guideline: A Delphi study

Over the last twenty years, prehospital medicine has seen a continued increase in both presentation and awareness of CPR-Induced Consciousness (CPRIC). Its occurrence in the prehospital field causes technical and ethical challenges for clinicians both physically and mentally. Lack of treatment guidelines, data collection, and an agreed upon definition for CPRIC have restricted advancements on the topic. Thus, our author team used the Delphi methodology to survey an international panel of prehospital clinicians in order to create CPRIC definitions, management guidelines, and a reporting framework which can be used for reporting purposes.

Biography: Jack Howard

Jack is an intensive care paramedic with Ambulance Victoria, based mostly in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. Jack was introduced to research during the completion of his Masters degree. He hopes to continue in the prehospital research field, especially on the subject of CPRIC, which he has a special passion for. When away from work or research, Jack likes to spend time with his beautiful wife and 2 children, play guitar and sneak in a run if he has the time.

Moderator: Dr Nigel Barr, Senior Lecturer, Paramedicine Discipline Leader and Program Coordinator, Bachelor of Paramedicine, University of the Sunshine Coast

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