It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the death of a dear colleague and friend, Vic Callanan AM, who passed away on 4 February 2023. Vic was ARC National Chair 1993 – 2000; Elected to the “ARC Roll of Honour” in 2006; and awarded the ARC “inaugural” Medal in February 2011. Our deepest condolences to his wife … Read More

ARC Chair, Professor Peter Morley has been officially presented with his Order of Australia for his contribution and service to intensive care, professional societies, and tertiary education. Congratulations, Peter!

Congratulations to Prof Peter Morley, ARC Chair, who received a Member of the Order of Australia today for his significant service to intensive care medicine, professional societies, and tertiary education.

Please join in congratulating Peter Morley in particular and all the honourees, and their gigantic contributions and status! https://www.ilcor.org/news/ilcor-giants

Carol has dedicated the last 43 years to advancing resuscitation in Victoria, nationally and internationally. Read more here: https://www.vic.gov.au/carol-carey

Read more here: https://10daily.com.au/news/australia/a200120jhcul/greg-page-collapse-at-wiggles-show-a-timely-reminder-to-learn-first-aid-20200120

Dr Natalie Hood joined the ARC in February 2005 as the Surf Life Saving Australia representative. During her time on Council Natalie held the following roles: Deputy Convenor BLS Sub-Committee 2013 – 2015 Convenor First Aid Sub-Committee Nov 2015 – July 2018 Deputy Convenor First Aid Sub-Committee July 2018 – Aug 2019 Natalie said she had thoroughly enjoyed her time ... Read More

The ILCOR 2018 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations Summary has been published in the journals Resuscitation and Circulation. The summary addresses the role of antiarrhythmic drugs in adults and children and includes the Advanced Life Support Task Force and Paediatric Task Force consensus statements based on GRADE methodology. The statements include consensus treatment … Read More

Airway management during CPR: Airways2 and PART http://www.ilcor.org/news/news-archive/ilcor-welcomes-the-publication-of-the-airways2-and-part-trials Adrenaline during CPR: Paramedic2 http://www.ilcor.org/news/news-archive/ilcor-statement-regarding-publication-of-the-paramedic2-trial ANZCOR representatives on the ILCOR ALS Task Force are Tonia Nicholson (NZRC) and, Peter Morley and Michael Parr (ARC). The ILCOR ALS Task Force is currently re-evaluating the evidence, consensus on science and treatment recommendations for airway management and adrenaline use during CPR. Based on preliminary evaluation of … Read More

Restart A Heart Day 2018 ANZCOR Media Statement – (0.2 MB)