Natalie May introduces the e-book collecting her reflections from Sydney HEMS, with 104 lessons drawn from the original blog series. This 2017 announcement explains the collection’s additional photographs, foreword and chapter on entering prehospital and retrieval medicine, and links back to the seven source posts.
104 Reflections from Sydney HEMS – the eBook. St.Emlyn’s Read More
A year with Sydney HEMS offers lessons beyond clinical practice. The final instalment explores facing fears, recognising fatigue, responding to frustration and making time for the people who matter, alongside the value of humility and reflection.
101 Reflective Lessons from a Year with Sydney HEMS. Part Seven: Life Lessons Read More
What can civilian and military teams learn from each other about mass casualty incidents? Reflections from AAST 2017 examine preparation, unexpected casualty arrivals, staff safety and the psychological toll, asking why familiar lessons still fail to reach practice.
Mass Casualty Incidents: Lessons from AAST. St.Emlyn’s Read More
Drawing on the 2017 Manchester and London attacks, this post examines how hospitals alert and mobilise staff during a major incident. It discusses structured METHANE messages, coordinating responses and planning cover beyond the first wave, alongside the limitations of messaging groups.
How to declare a Major Incident. St.Emlyn’s Read More
Self-care in retrieval medicine starts with ordinary needs: food, rest, sleep and time away from work. This sixth instalment of the Sydney HEMS reflections considers team morale, fitness and the culture of working while ill, drawing on a year of personal experience.
101 Reflective Lessons from a Year with Sydney HEMS. Part Six: Self Care Read More
Leadership is not reserved for the most senior person in the room. Reflections from a year with Sydney HEMS explore responding to hostility, supporting colleagues after difficult jobs, listening to every voice and recognising the value of everyday kindness and humility.
101 Reflective Lessons from a Year with Sydney HEMS. Part Five: Leadership Read More
A visit to Air Zermatt prompts Ashley Liebig to reflect on how teams learn from mistakes. Beyond the mountain rescues, she finds mutual respect, openness about near misses and questions about how healthcare educators can build a similar culture.
Air Zermatt, Ashley Liebig, SMACC and St.Emlyn’s Read More
How prepared is your department for an attack involving a corrosive substance? This 2017 post discusses decontamination, eye injuries, multidisciplinary care and support for victims, emphasising local planning and specialist toxicology advice rather than using a blog to direct treatment.
