Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference (ACPIC24)

ACPIC 2024 delivered a wide range of clinical and research sessions from experts and leaders in paramedicine. Hosted in Sydney (September 2024) the program was designed to inspire, educate and broaden horizons.

Conference theme: Paramedicine's evolution – Embracing the new era

Epidemiology and transport outcomes of syncope presentations to an EMS

This retrospective cohort study sought to describe the epidemiology of adult syncope presentations within an emergency medical service and the associated transport outcomes of these presentations. From almost 2.5million patients over 4 years, syncope accounted for almost 2% of all presentations. Despite more than half of all presentations being over the age of 55, less than 33% received a 12-lead ECG. Almost 80% of all presentations were transported to hospital, with an overall re-presentation rate of 0.5%. An improved understanding of patients presenting with syncope could help paramedics to better risk-stratify patient provide them with more efficient alternative care pathways.

Biography: Matthew Cividin

Matthew has been a paramedic for 10 years and is currently working as an ALS paramedic in regional Victoria. He completed his Master of Specialist Paramedic Practice (Intensive Care) in 2022. Matthew continued to develop his Master’s research and published his first paper this year. Keen to further develop his knowledge and experience in research, he is currently part of the College of Paramedicine’s Research Mentoring Program. He has a wide variety of interests, such as the development of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, as well as alternative care pathways.

Moderator: Dr Robin Pap, Academic Program Advisor, Western Sydney University