SEMS 2014: Brendan Smith - Inotropy; the forgotten factor.

Prof Brendan Smith from Bathurst, Australia sheds light on the history, physics and physiology of cardiac indicators. His delightful talk also explains the measurements and rationale when using vasoactives.



The slides for this talk are here:


SEMS 2014: Matthew Ma - Building a world class EMS system

Prof Matthew Ma from Taiwan delivers his plenary at SEMS ASM. He relates the trials and tribulations that his organisation had to go through to bring about valuable change for pre-hospital providers and the public.

SEMS 2014: Karim Brohi - Improving the quality of trauma care

Prof Karim Brohi opened the 2014 SEMS ASM with an enlightening lecture on the ingredients required to build a sustainable, efficient trauma system. His experience, research and work ethic are all highlighted in the video. 



For more of his insights go to his wonderful, gound-breaking site trauma.org

SEMS 2014: Colin Parker - Demystifying Paediatric Resuscitation

Dr Colin Parker opening the 2nd day of SEMS ASM with a plenary which not only delivers pearls but destroys some myths that are deeply entrenched .



His Prezi can be viewed here.
His excellent paeds EM site is here.
The link to test your department's paediatric readiness is here.

SEMS 2014: Dan Davis - Improving outcomes in cardiac arrest using ART

Prof Dan Davis from UC San Diego gives the plenary on the 2nd day of SEMS ASM 2014 and his lecture encompasses what it means to be at war with disease and how to win it via research, proper resuscitation and "keeping at it". 



Those not familiar with his ART program can go here.
Here's our previous post on ART.

SEMS conference photos








The recent SEMS Annual Scientific Meeting concluded with much fanfare and lessons learned by both educators and delegates alike.
Videos for the various tracks with slides are in the process of being edited and will be up shortly.
Meanwhile, here are the conference photos - feel free to tag and share with others:

Conference photo albums