Episode 16. Trauma Courses with Dr Tom Edgley
In 2019 experienced anaesthetist Dr Tom Edgley was left to defend his two properties in the rural and bushy enclave of Tonimbuk from the disastrous fires claiming over 26 properties in the region. Not only did Tom survive protecting his properties from the fire, but he also lent a major hand to his neighbours and was involved in the emotional rehabilitation of his community. He cited his attendance at emergency courses including –
· EMST (Early Management of Severe Trauma)
· Wilderness Medicine Utah
Both important resources in laying the foundation for him to follow effective strategies in the emergency
Tom has been an active advocate for extending one’s medical knowledge beyond the clinical environment of hospitals and discusses his experience, these courses and his life philosophy.
Please enjoy the conversation in this episode with Dr Tom Edgley.
Useful references include –
wmutah.org
www.surgeons.org(EMST)
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Dr Luke Crantock MBBS, FRACP, is a gastroenterologist in practice for over 25 years. He is the founder of The Centre for GI Health, based in Melbourne Australia and is passionate about educating General Practitioners and patients on disease prevention and how to manage and improve their digestive health.