At 20, Emily Counter was a typical fit, healthy young woman living life to the fullest. In 2018, Emily was at a gym in Noosa, following her usual workout routine. That day, she was using the rowing machine doing interval training when her heart suddenly stopped. Without warning, she went into cardiac arrest. Gym-goers rushed to help. They noticed she … Read More

I have had the pleasure to work with Carol Carey for over 30 years. Carol has been the life blood, the hard drive, the heartbeat and the face of the Australian Resuscitation Council. Carol officially joined the Australian Resuscitation Council in July 1989 but had been involved with the organisation since the beginning in 1976. Her tireless devotion to the … Read More

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

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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