Trauma Series Part 1: Thoracic Trauma with Geoff Healy

This is the first in the four-part series on anatomical trauma with some of the world's leading experts on specialist pre-hospital care.

In today's episode, we delve into the complexities of assessing and treating thoracic injuries in pre-hospital care. We'll cover a range of topics, including pneumothorax, haemothorax, and flail chest. Our discussion will span the primary and secondary survey, airway management considerations, and the efficacy and evolution of modern interventions such as needle decompression. To bring these concepts to life, we'll examine real-life cases that highlight the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in the field.

Joining me is Geoff Healey, a distinguished Prehospital and Retrieval Physician with Sydney HEMS. Geoff also serves as a Consultant Anaesthetist at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney and the Deputy Medical Manager for Sydney HEMS. With extensive experience in Australia's and the UK's Prehospital and Retrieval Systems, Geoff brings invaluable insights into our conversation. Additionally, he is an active member of the NSW Taskforce Urban Search and Rescue Team and has been deployed on numerous humanitarian missions worldwide. We unpack the intricacies of thoracic trauma management in pre-hospital settings, guided by Geoff's expert knowledge and frontline experiences.