This recording is from 2018 or earlier, prior to national registration for paramedics being implemented in Australia and Aotearoa. Please note that while there is some excellent content that pre-dates registration, some may be out of date or no longer relevant to current guidelines and standards.
The STEMI Patient Journey will be presented by Mick McMullen, Paramedic Cardiovascular Advisor with NSWA Clinical Services. Mick McMullen has been a paramedic for 37 years with 28 years as an ICP. Mick was part of the education team for 11 years before accepting a permanent position with Cardiac Care as the Paramedic Cardiovascular Advisor. Mick played a pivotal role in the Pre-Hospital Thrombolysis Program rollout, educating paramedics across NSW and travelling more than 120,000 kms over 802,000 sq. kms in 4 years.
Mick will be speaking about the STEMI patient and their journey from onset of symptoms to delivery at a designated hospital facility. This journey includes what treatment is appropriate and how can paramedics best manage these conditions.
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