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23.01.2022 Published earlier this year in the BMJ Military Health Journal is a discussion on the basic principles of management of torso injuries for the immediate military or humanitarian first responder. In Iraq and Afghanistan injuries to the thorax and abdomen accounted for approximately one quarter of all injuries seen by the UK Military, with 55% of those with abdominal wounds succumbing to their injuries and 14% of those with thoracic injuries. Comparatively Medecins Sans Fronti...eres has reported unintentional trauma makes up 10-42% of their surgical cases and violence (such as GSW and blast) make up between 7-10% in a humanitarian context. It is therefore reasonable to suggest that all first responders working in both military and civilian systems in a humanitarian, austere and combat setting have an adequate understanding and training to respond and manage traumatic injuries to the torso.

22.01.2022 Our General Manager Lee was invited onto the Rambling Ambos Podcast last week to give an insight into a Special Operations Paramedic, what they offer in terms of skills and capability including a case study in their "Clinical Corner"

19.01.2022 Another day closer! Who’s planning on coming to Brisbane? #atmc21

19.01.2022 As it’s been said time and time again 2020 has been uniquely challenging for many, this includes our police. Communities have continued to call upon their police through bushfires, floods and pandemic in addition to their normal duties and they have continued deliver their service. . Each year on 29 September, we pause to remember fallen police employees who have made the ultimate sacrifice. . Victoria Police are now live on YouTube for a virtual National Police Remembrance... Day Ceremony as we remember those who have dedicated their lives to community safety. . The service will remember and honour the lives the 23 Victoria Police officers, Protective Services Officers, Police Custody Officers, Victorian Public Service staff and Police Chaplains who died between 29 September 2019 and 29 September 2020. . This includes Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Senior Constable Kevin King, Constable Josh Prestney and Constable Glen Humphris who were tragically killed in the line of duty on the Eastern Freeway in Kew on 22 April 2020. . Their dedicated service to the community is respected, and they will never be forgotten. . #NPRD2020 See more

19.01.2022 An amazing achievement from a long standing supporter of ATMA! Congrats Jez.

18.01.2022 A unique characteristic of the first responder, emergency service and military community is the camaraderie that goes with it. Recently, one of our brothers has been dealt some devastating news. Sean is a Paramedic and Firefighter working in New South Wales, who unfortunately learnt in recent weeks he has an extremely rare Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (a cancer of the salivary glands). Subsequently, Sean will undergo surgery to remove his tongue with radiation therapy to foll...ow. Sean & his wife Jess are expecting their first child in October making this news even more difficult to fathom. Sean, Jess and their family remain positive, strong and ready to take on this massive challenge that lay ahead but any support is appreciated. A number of ATMA members and committee have had the privilege to work closely with Sean and can attest to his truly admirable character. Sean, our thoughts are with you and your family mate and we will be there to support you along the way.

18.01.2022 Are you an ATMA member? Don't forget as part of your membership you are entitled to significantly discounted conference tickets! We are only 6 days away from registration launch! ... #ATMC21

17.01.2022 The final weekend before tickets are live! 3 more sleeps and your tickets for #atmc21 are available!

17.01.2022 Don't forget! Spread the word... #atmc21

16.01.2022 In order to maximise our effectiveness, resilience and energy through difficult times we must have a solid understanding of what are our core values... This year has truly been relentless for all first responders, going from one challenge to the next and without adequate time allocated to our own self-care and mental resilience this becomes unsustainable and will certainly take a toll on personal and professional life. Thanks to Dr Fabien Ramon the ATMA POWER-s program is av...ailable below and includes a free COVID-19 program to ensure you can optimise your mental resilience and enhance your wellbeing. Please feel free to share the program with your friends and colleagues and be sure to take care. https://www.atma-powers.com/covid19

16.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that our current Vice President Ben Tribe has been successful in his nomination for another 3 year term as VP. Ben has been integral in the establishment of ATMA serving as VP since our establishment. Ben continues to serve an extensive career as a medic within the Australian Army in which his experience includes deployments to East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. ... He is passionate in the development of TCCC for military first responders and the integration of lessons learnt on the battlefield into domestic law enforcement and medicine. We are stoked to have Ben on for another term.

16.01.2022 We would just wish a very happy international nurses day to all those incredible nurses out there! Thanks for everything you have done and continue to do particularly given the year 2020 has become! #InternationalNursesDay

16.01.2022 Check out our latest podcast episode! In this episode, Stu Glover a paramedic with the Scottish Ambulance Service and a member of the Special Operations Response Team provides an insight into the Scottish Ambulance Service Tactical Capability. Prior to his career as a paramedic, Stu served in the British Army with multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. In Stu's presentation, he shares a courageous story of the day he became a patient and the long recovery that entaile...d. Stu discusses how these experiences influenced his decision making and considerations in his future career as a paramedic. If you want to get in contact regarding our podcast reach out at [email protected]

16.01.2022 Our latest podcast is now available! In this episode, we're privileged to host Emily Ragus. Emily has an established career as an emergency nurse with 15 years in critical care, including 5 years on LifeFlights helicopters before transitioning into the role of Disaster Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant for the Health Disaster Management Unit in Queensland Health. ... In 2018 Emily was successful in receiving the Churchill Fellowship where she studied a Diploma of Disaster Humanitarian Assistance in New York prior to undertaking research in multiple UN agencies throughout Europe. Emily has a unique perspective of both aeromedical retrieval and humanitarian management of mass casualty events with vast international experience in which she discusses throughout this podcast. Emily's slides are available on the ATMA website and she has encouraged anyone with specific questions or looking for more information to please reach out to us at [email protected] Enjoy! Show notes are available at https://www.atma.net.au/Members-Podcasts/

15.01.2022 We are pleased to announce there will be an Australian Tactical Medicine Conference 2021! #ATMC21 returns to Brisbane Australia for another year at the Pullman..., King George Square. There is a lot more to come but for now, get those leave applications in and save the date for 8 -10 September 2021. Sponsorship prospectus to be released shortly with tickets going on sale early 2021. Stay tuned. #ATMC21

14.01.2022 It's just about here! 1 day and tickets for #atmc21 will be available! Who is all set to register?

13.01.2022 Notice of Annual General Meeting The ATMA AGM is usually held on the day prior to ATMC, however, with the cancellation of our conference due to COVID we will be holding an AGM online. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend the AGM, where the following will be announced: - Strategic plan 2020-2023... - Notice of new Board positions - Annual report 2019-20 - Portfolio reports from sub committee's and working groups - Any business, questions or points from the ATMA membership Details of the AGM are as follows: Location: Online, details TBA Time: 1500hrs Date: 6th November 2020 3 Board Positions will also be up for voting. An email has been sent to all members with details of these and the application process. If you haven't received the email reach out and we will provide it on.

13.01.2022 Another great story on the Queensland Police Service Tactical First Aid Program. One of our Law Enforcement Working Group Chairs SGT Dustin Osborne has been integral in the implementation of the program throughout the state, which has seen a shift in the paradigm of police officers providing medical care prior to paramedic arrival. If you’re keen to hear more head to the ATMA podcast available on iTunes, android and most podcast players and check out Dusty’s presentation with Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) CCP Prue Snedden.

11.01.2022 Latest episode is now live! We delve into a complex rescue that occurred in Tasmania this month with ALS Paramedic Han-Wei Lee... Be sure to subscribe to ensure you receive the latest updates. ... https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-wz6hs-f04bad

10.01.2022 Latest Podcast now available! Given the scale, the ADF has provided assistance to frontline workers and emergency services throughout 2020 and with the recent announcement of an additional ADF personal to be deployed to Victoria in the response to COVID-19 we thought we would share a presentation from #ATMC19. Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Advanced Care Paramedic Melissa White shares her experiences working closely with the ADF in the response to the 2019 Townsville Fl...oods. If you would like to get in touch regarding our podcast reach out via [email protected] Australian Army Royal Australian Navy Royal Australian Air Force Army School of Health 17th Sustainment Brigade - Australian Army 1st Close Health Battalion - Australian Army 2nd General Health Battalion Forces Command - Australian Army

10.01.2022 New podcast incoming! Some may have seen reported in the news or shared by TacMed Australia an intricate and complex cave rescue that occurred earlier this month in regional Tasmania. We’ve had the opportunity to sit down with Han-Wei Lee an experienced paramedic and the Ambulance Commander with Ambulance Tasmania for the rescue. ... Our podcast will be released tomorrow, so make sure you’ve subscribed to the ATMA Podcast on your preferred podcast streaming platform! https://atma.podbean.com

09.01.2022 A great visual representation put together by Delta Development Team, Inc reflecting the work of ATMA’a good friend Ricky Ditzel.

09.01.2022 Don't miss the ticket launch! 4 days to go... #atmc21

09.01.2022 Employment in the emergency services and the military is physically demanding by its nature. The accumulation of wear and tear on the body or an injury (or both) can amongst other things result in ongoing pain. The Australian Tactical Medicine Association has been approached by Christine Sutherland, a clinical researcher, who is conducting an expanded third clinical trial on chronic pain reduction through Sensory Disruption of Reconsolidation (SDR) therapy. Christine is seek...ing people who are suffering from chronic pain to take part in the trial to build on the evidence from previous trials with the goal of developing a novel technique to help those suffering from chronic pain. ‘The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy or otherwise of a novel treatment method that has as its aim the switching off of pain signalling amongst a specific group of chronic pain patients, in comparison with treatment as usual. There is currently a lack of any existing treatment which benefits the majority of chronic pain patients, and it is hoped that this novel approach may provide an inexpensive, convenient, and easily deliverable treatment with a high efficacy rate’ Due to COVID-19, the trial will now be conducted remotely with support from Christine and her team at Lifeworks Group based out of Perth. If you would like to be involved in the program or would like to know more, please visit the SDT trial webpage (https://www.sdrtherapy.org/clinical2020/) to see a short video discussing SDR therapy, details of the study, inclusion and exclusion criteria and trial applications. Christine can be contacted directly at [email protected] ATMA team

07.01.2022 So it’s #NationalDogDay so we thought we’d say thanks to all those military and law enforcement working dogs so many of you have worked and continue to work alongside!

06.01.2022 As some would be aware a devastating incident occurred today in New Zealand. As reported by Commissioner of Police Andrew Coster, two New Zealand Police Officers have been shot in the line of duty today. One has tragically died, and the other has been seriously injured and is being treated at Auckland Hospital. Our immediate thoughts are with those officers families, friends, colleagues and all first responders that attended this horrific scene. ... We wish to keep these officers and their families in our thoughts during this traumatic time. More details - https://www.police.govt.nz//update-commissioners-statement

05.01.2022 As many would be aware #ATMC20 was due to take place in less than a months time. However, due to COVID-19 we were unfortunately forced to cancel this years conference. Whilst, we can't meet in Brisbane this year there remains the opportunity to see many of our planned guests present through the Virtual SOMA 2020 event. Special Operations Medical Association have been able to organise an on demand virtual event with an enormous list of incredible speakers, to ensure despite ...COVID-19 restrictions we can continue to advance the science, technology, knowledge, and skills of unconventional medicine to increase survival, reduce suffering, and speed recovery of those who are injured or become ill during Special Operations or Tactical missions. Details on how to access and attend #SOMA20 online are available via https://bit.ly/3iPQsob

05.01.2022 In case you needed anymore reason to withhold the #pastawater @max.dodge83 Hyperchloremia is an excess amount of the electrolyte Chloride (Cl) in the blood. Normal values are between 98-108 mmol/L. 0.9% Sodium Chloride has 154 mmol/L of chlorine in the form of NaCl (sodium chloride), more than physiologically normal. So what happens when you administer too much chlorine? . Most of the time, in healthy well-perfused patients with working kidneys, nothing. However, if your p...atients have certain underlying medical conditions or are in a state of hypoperfusion (shock) then you may not want to use Sodium Chloride for resuscitation. Let's dig in. . ANION GAP . The difference between your most abundant positive ions (Sodium, Potassium) and your most abundant negative ions (Chlorine, Bicarbonate) is called your serum anion gap. This is generally around zero when your electrolytes are in balance. (The actual number depends of the lab doing the calculation, but is usually somewhere between 4-12). When the amount of negative ions (anions) increases, this number increases and you develop what is called an "Anion Gap Acidosis". You will generally find this measurement as part of a basic metabolic panel (BMP). . The reason a net negative charge in your body leads to acidosis involves a little biochemistry and the law of electrochemical neutrality. This says that if you measure all cations (positive) and anions (negative) the result must be zero. If it's not zero, that means something besides what was measured is balancing the charge. In the case of a net negative charge, we have plenty of positively charged Hydrogen (among other things) to equalize the charge and make acid. . RENAL PERFUSION . An excess of chlorine in your blood causes decreased blood flow to your kidneys, reducing your glomerular filtration rate (GFR). GFR is the rate at which your kidneys filter your blood. Your kidneys specifically spare chlorine to maintain your body's internal neutral charge. The amount of chlorine present in the blood is used to determine how much fluid should be spared, and high levels of chlorine indicate to the kidneys that too much fluid is being lost. See more

03.01.2022 This post is one for all our Veterans and Families of Veterans. Timor Awakening have long been supporting veterans and their families through peer to peer wellbeing activities. Prior to COVID-19, they were running highly successful 11-day immersive trips to Timor Leste. Despite the overseas travel restrictions they have been able to continue their support through workshops being run on the Gold Coast. Veterans that are interested can nominate through their EOI available below on their website.

02.01.2022 Another milestone for the Australian Army. Happy Birthday to the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps and the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps. #RAAMC... #RAANC #RAOC See more

02.01.2022 As many would be aware a devastating blast has occurred at the port of Beirut in Lebanon. Initial reports suggest that the death toll is currently at 60 which includes 1 Australian, and over 3,000 people were injured in the blast . Lebanese emergency services and hospitals were quickly overwhelmed by the influx of patients with many likely suffering complex multi systems trauma associated with blast injuries. We extend our immediate thoughts to those injured and affected by... these horrific events and all those first responders and health professionals that have been managing the effects. As investigations commence these events serve as an unfortunate and timely reminder that in a world that has been so COVID-19 focused that significant mass casualty events can continue to occur throughout the pandemic placing many strained health systems under additional stress, making preparedness, medical and disaster planning more important then ever.