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.

Evidence Based Extrication: The Trauma Gap

This session will shine the spotlight on the theory and challenge the notion of “We don’t know what we don’t know”. How by streamlining medical and technical aspects of vehicle extrication through data driven decision making, we will be well on our way to save lives and achieve better long term patient outcomes.

Biography: Joff van Ek

Joff van Ek has been volunteer and full time firefighter for the past twenty years. During this time he was assigned to many rescue units. He responded to a variety of incidents from vehicle collisions, complex transport incidents, domestic and industrial rescue and numerous fire scenes. Joff has worked with rescue and medical professionals all around the world. Travelling the globe has challenged the thought process of how we do rescue operations in Australia. He continues to work closely with various emergency services, medical professionals and the state and federal government to strive towards better patient outcomes for the communities nationwide.

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