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

Assessment of optimal methods for preoxygenation in prehospital emergency anaesthesia

Prehospital emergency anaesthesia is a procedure that carries risks, including oxygen desaturation and hypoxia. Preoxygenation with a bag-valve-mask and reservoir bag with 15L.min-1 oxygen flow is traditionally utilised to reduce these risks. In this experimental study, the impact of alternative preoxygenation methods such as a refill valve attachment rather than reservoir bag, and the addition of nasal cannulae was investigated. Percentage of expired oxygen was analysed at 1 minute and 3 minutes of preoxygenation. Between reservoir bag and refill valve attachment, there was no significant difference in expired oxygen percentage. However, outcomes improved with the addition of nasal cannulae

Biography: Hannah Lindsay

Hannah is a recently qualified paramedic currently working for Ambulance Victoria. At present she is completing her honours degree on methods of preoxygenation. Hannah has a particular interest in all things airway and would like to develop in the area of paramedic education, while she continues to gain clinical experience.

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

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