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

Will this change your practice – Cardiology

This session provides a critical analysis of Smartwatch ECG technology and its role in detecting the causes of syncope. In addition to its well-established use in detecting atrial fibrillation, Smartwatch ECG technology has made significant advancements in diagnosing other forms of tachyarrhythmia, bradyarrhythmias, and even ECG features associated with sudden cardiac death.

Biography: Mitchell Cowan

A Senior Cardiac Physiologist specialising in electrophysiology and electrocardiography, Mitchell has co-authored the current CSANZ guidelines for managing cardiac pacemakers and ICDs in the changing landscape of the Covid-19 pandemic. He was also a co-author in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) for the role of renal denervation in managing VT Storm. Mitchell is currently involved in studying how ECG features can predict risk and ablation site in patients with wolf Parkinson white syndrome, and runs the ECG course through Cardiac Physiology in Practice.

Critical Review

Biography: Jeremy Kuiper

Jeremy is an AHPRA registered paramedic working for NSW Ambulance in regional NSW. Jeremy has extensive experience as an educator in the private sector and as a volunteer with Surf Lifesaving where he is the current Director of Education for his Club. Jeremy has been involved with the College for several years now through the development of CPD webinars, peer reviewing, and presenting last year at ACPIC.

Moderator: Ross Salathiel, MICA Paramedic & Director, Regional and Clinical Operations – Gippsland, Ambulance Victoria