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.

Possibilities, Pitfalls and Pineapples - Paramedicine in Aid and Development

Emergency care is challenging at the best of times let alone in lower resource settings. Drawing on his experience with the ambulance service in Vanuatu, Casey will utilise a major incident case study to explore opportunities and challenges present at the intersection of paramedicine and aid and development. Unpacking contextual differences, respectful cross-cultural relationships and the challenge of sustainability, Casey’s presentation will reflect on not only what this tells us about effective engagement offshore but also what lessons it holds for systems strengthening efforts amongst ambulance services in Australia.

Biography: Casey Lewis

Casey Lewis is a critical care paramedic with Queensland Ambulance Service. Over the past 16 years he has worked in various capacities in paramedicine across Australia and the Pacific region including critical care, aeromedical operations, rural and remote care provision as well as aid and development. Casey has also taught into paramedic programs at Queensland University of Technology, Australian Catholic University, and the University of Southern Queensland. Informed by his experience across the sector, Casey is passionate about disaster management, capacity development and systems strengthening and has a particular interest in how these are applied in lower resource settings

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