The Rural Outback and Remote Paramedic Conference 2022

The Rural Outback and Remote Paramedic Conference is a two-day event, designed specifically for paramedics and allied health professionals working in rural, outback and remote locations.

Conference theme: "Breaking down barriers"

Considerations for Analgesia and Sedation in Austere Environments

The US military has designated Prolonged Field Care as a subset of prehospital medicine. The Joint Trauma System has published a number of Clinical Practice Guidelines specifically for use in austere settings. These peer-reviewed guidelines can be used as a basis for developing a comprehensive strategy for patient care for austere medical practice.

Biography: Sean Keenan

Sean Keenan, MD (Colonel (retired), US Army) is an emergency physician and emergency medical services specialist who spent the latter part of his active duty service career spearheading austere medical guidelines and the US military’s effort in the area of prolonged field care. After retirement from the military in 2018, he continues to consult and teach, developing educational curricula specifically for prehospital practitioners in austere environments.

Conference moderator: Alecka Miles, Course Coordinator, Paramedicine & Master of Paramedic Practitioner, Edith Cowan University