Westmead EMIG Education – 12th and 13th of July Location

The use of interhospital Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV) is controversial Successful use of NIV requires the clinician to make a careful balance of the benefits of the therapy versus the risk of deterioration and need for intubation. This is especially important when undertaking interhospital retrieval as a clinical deterioration during transport in a confined space is less than … More Non-Invasive Ventilation in the interhospital setting

Westmead Simulation Our Simulation lab was featured on Radio National this week Pictures from our lab were featured (Fiona Pepper @Fi_Pep): Have a wee listen by CLICKING HERE

  The Night Watch The only doctor on duty at night for an area the size of the UK. It’s a nightmare for some, but for Cameron Spenceley, it’s a dream come true. When you’re on the night shift in Tennant Creek, you’re the only doctor awake and on duty for 240,000 square kilometres. The … More Reblog – Former Westmead Student talks to ACEM

Ever flown on a plane?   Fascinating gas laws apply to physiology and medicine at altitude. So if you have flown before (most of us) have you ever wondered why you get wee bit bloated or why oxygen is required in the event of depressurisation? While not all the implications of the ‘gas laws‘ are … More Deranged Physiology of Aviation