Trauma on the Border 2022

As we continue to lead the way forward in the evolution of the paramedicine profession, Trauma on the Borders 2022 theme of "Driving professional change" showcases the latest developments in paramedic practice, current research, and a host of speakers and presentations catering to the priorities and needs of paramedics of all levels, from students to on-road paramedics, intensive and extended care paramedics, flight and mobile paramedics, paramedic educators and academics, and senior managers.

Working in the zone – assessment and management of injuries to the neck

The management of blunt and penetrating injuries to the neck can present significant challenges to out-of-hospital care providers with patients presenting with ABC and D issues alone or in combination. This presentation will review anatomy, classification of injury patterns and offer approaches for novice to advanced out-of-hospital clinicians. This presentation will have a bias towards managing airway complications.

Biography: Dr Jason Bendall

Dr Jason Bendall is a specialist anaesthetist, specialist paramedic and specialist prehospital & retrieval medicine physician. Jason works clinically as an anaesthetist at one of Australia’s busiest trauma hospitals with subspecialty interest in orthopaedic trauma. Jason is NSW Ambulances Director of Medical Service & Research and is an adjunct associate professor at the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health.

Conference moderator: Tash Adams, Critical Care Paramedic - HARU Queensland Ambulance Service