ANZSOM webinars
Upcoming webinar
Recognising mechanisms of traumatic injury and first responder treatment
The next ANZSOM webinar will be held on Wednesday 23 April 2025, featuring a presentation from Sean Brien on Recognising mechanisms of traumatic injury and first responder treatment.
Date: Wednesday 23 April 2025
Time: 8.00PM (AEST)
Cost: Free for ANZSOM/AFOEM members, $25 non-members
About the presenter
Dr Sean Brien completed his medical schooling via the University of Adelaide in 2011 and has subsequently trained in general surgery in Western Australia and been awarded a FRACS 2023.
Sean completed an associate fellowship with the Australasian College of Medical Administrators in 2017 and was awarded a graduate diploma in clinical education from Flinders University in 2018.
In 2025, Sean was the ASU fellow at Fiona Stanley Hospital and was subsequently accepted into the national trauma surgery training fellowship pathway, commencing in 2025.
Sean has a keen interest in trauma systems and access to emergency general surgery, especially in regional and remote areas.
Session overview
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of trauma mechanisms, common injuries, and key indicators for significant trauma. Participants will gain insights into identifying red flags and warning signs, along with the appropriate first aid and life-saving interventions that can be administered by first responders or initiated through telemedicine. Topics that will be covered include:
- Head injuries
- Spinal trauma
- Chest wall injury
- Abdominal injury
- Extremity trauma
Additionally, the session will touch on trauma center management, the long-term effects of major trauma, and the importance of follow-up care in recovery.
For recordings of previous ANZSOM webinars, please see the Online learning modules section of the website (member login required).