Cassandra Herron

As a dedicated and approachable professional, I am in the midst of a stand-alone position in Paediatric Orthopaedics. With a passion for Emergency Medicine, my commitment to excellence is evident in my drive to deliver top-tier results. My enthusiasm for teamwork is matched by my ability to effectively communicate and connect with others, ensuring a collaborative and productive environment. I am deeply passionate about excelling in my endeavors and delivering unparalleled service. With a diverse background encompassing various roles, I am eager to contribute my unique skill set and experiences to enhance the dynamic of any Emergency Department that I work in.

Research/Audits:

• Long-term follow up of adult idiopathic scoliosis patients treated with bracing
• CHI Crumlin documentation of VTE risk factors on orthopaedic admission
• LUH compliance with IAEM guidelines on the management of renal colic

Courses:

• MICAS: Adult Critical Care Transport

BMJ modules:

• Arterial blood gases: a guide to interpretation
• Starting patients on anticoagulants in secondary care: how to do it
• Hospital presentations: Aggressive or disturbed behaviour
• Anaphylaxis: a guide to management
• Assessing pain and using the analgesic ladder
• Understanding consent
• Chest x rays: a guide to interpretation part 1 - extrapulmonary pathologies
• Chest x rays: a guide to interpretation part 2 - pulmonary pathologies
• Dealing with conflict
• Workload and time management
• Understanding resilience in the workplace
• Hospital presentations: falls
• Upper gastrointestinal bleeding: acute assessment and treatment of non-variceal bleeds
• Quick tips: Inpatient oxygen therapy - a practical guide
• Survival guide: Safe prescribing for surgical inpatients

• MS. CIARA EGAN, 0879089950, ciara.egan@childrenshealthireland.ie
• DR. AINE KEATING, 0872718230, aine.keating@hse.ie
• PROFESSOR RAY MCLAUGHLIN, 0862472196, ray.mclaughlin@galwayclinic.com