Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference (ACPIC 2022)

ACPIC 2022 delivered a wide range of clinical and research sessions from experts and leaders in paramedicine. Hosted in Brisbane (September 2022) the program was designed to inspire, educate and broaden horizons.

Conference theme: Embracing Strengths | Shaping Futures

Endotracheal Tube Intracuff Pressure Changes in Patients Transported by a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service: A Prospective Observational Study

Endotrachael Cuff pressure is sporadically measured in the prehospital environment. This research looks at the changes associated with cuff inflation pressures and altitude during HEMS transport

Biography: Matt Shepherd

Matt is a 23 year veteran in the prehospital environment. He currently has the luxury of a job share position between working as a MICA Flight Paramedic and a Clinical Support Officer with Ambulance Victoria. Matt also has worked as a teaching associate with Monash University for the last 20 years, where he has developed an interest in research leading to several peer reviewed articles that have been published

Moderator: Buck Reed, Lecturer (Paramedicine), Western Sydney University