The ACP International Conference provides an unmatched opportunity for our members to learn from experts and leaders in paramedicine. ACPIC 2021 was delivered as a hybrid conference (online and face to face in the Sunshine Coast, QLD and Hobart, TAS) in November 2021.

Our presentation will discuss a challenging water rescue and subsequent resuscitation. In particular, we will focus on the many decision points involved in both pre- and in-hospital care. We believe this to be the first NZ case of hypothermic cardiac arrest successfully resuscitated with extracorporeal membrane circulation (ECMO)

Biogarphy: Anna Scott and Darren Khodaverdi

Anna Scott is an Intensive Care Flight Paramedic at the Otago Rescue Helicopter in Dunedin, New Zealand. She has worked on road and air ambulance in Dunedin since 2009. Prior to this she worked in North Queensland for the Queensland Ambulance Service. Anna’s passion is delivery of high quality equitable healthcare to all people, particularly those in rural and remote locations. When not dangling from a helicopter Anna enjoys competing with her dogs in sled dog sports and obedience competitions.

Session moderator: Stuart Cook