Colleen Saunders

Research scientist by training, Beach bum at heart

[Dr Kofi Mensah Nyarko @DrKofiNyarko]

I will be speaking at the @WHOAFRO regional webinar: 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚

📅 30 July 2025
🕒 12:00–13:30 (Brazzaville time)
🔗 https://t.co/IjaHqc0pZZ

📢 Join us to explore key findings and reflect on lifesaving practices to prevent #drowning

[Division of Emergency Medicine, UCT @EM_UCT]

New in AfJEM!
A systematic review & meta-analysis finds no evidence that noradrenaline is superior to adrenaline in managing septic shock.
Big implications for emergency care in resource-limited settings.
Read it here: https://t.co/1vovqvy6ml

[Dr Amy Peden @amyepeden]

So excited to see the launch of the first WHO global status report on #DrowningPrevention What a milestone for our community but an important reminder of all the work left to do.
Find the report here: https://t.co/Px2aEk6uov

[Charmaine Cunningham @cunningham_char]

Please join this session led by Marian Kinnes - a community member from Manenberg. Topic: Community leadership and engagement! Make sure to attend it on October 29. #leadership #community #EMS #emct https://t.co/UuOsl6Doje @UCTHealthSci @DeptFCE

[Colleen Saunders @colljsaunders]

@TRIADUnit @e10star @BloombergDotOrg @HopkinsINJURIES @MakSPH @MakerereCHS @Oporiah @cssemugabo8 @BonnyEBa @okobusingye @Cebha01 @georgeinstitute Congratulations!

[World Conf. Injury Prevention & Safety Promotion @Conf_Safety]

Understanding the complex interplay of various determinants is important for gaining perspective on child and adolescent injury statistics around the globe.

Today’s conversation provides a deep look at emerging challenges and crucial steps for developing interventions for injury prevention

#Safety2024 #injuryprevention

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Today is World #DrowningPrevention Day.

Anyone can drown, no one should. Equip yourself & others with safety tips:

🏊‍♂️ Learn to swim
👀 Supervise children
🚫 No alcohol near water
🌧️ Be aware of surroundings
🦺 Use safety equipment

Learn more 👉https://t.co/9QXwSMn3v8

[Dr Amy Peden @amyepeden]

New from myself and @DrKyraHamilton in @ConversationEDU we report our findings of an audit of driver handbooks in every Australian state and territory, uncovering just what they teach learner drivers about driving into floodwaters #DrowningPrevention https://t.co/0jSUFyfqq7

[Margie Peden @margiepeden]

Still time for register for the 15th World Injury Conference. Early bird open until 15 June. See you there! https://t.co/kKoEqEcBwg

[Colleen Saunders @colljsaunders]

@UNSW_BSRG @w_a_koon @Dr_Rip_SOS @amyepeden Amazing team!

[Injury Prevention @IP_BMJ]

New study explores hospital admitted drowning and the #COVID19 pandemic in Victoria, Australia. Rates dropped during and immediately after the pandemic. Read implications for #DrowningPrevention post-pandemic: https://t.co/oTwUIlZult @LifeSavingVic @MUARCresearch @UNSWMedicine

[The Australasian Injury Prevention Network @theAIPN]

@RoyalLifeSaving have just launched Heart Beat Club. An online course that provides vital lifesaving skills for parents, grandparents and carers. The course is free this May. Sign up today: https://t.co/IUnPXQFVO0

[Steve Wills @stevetraveller]

🚨CONSULTANT OPPORTUNITY🚨 in Bangladesh!

Join @RNLI's mission to prevent drowning in Bangladesh, the leading cause of child mortality. Seeking a Stakeholder Engagement & Government Liaison Specialist.

Apply here: https://t.co/XvIzK9lAUQ

#Bangladesh #DrowningPrevention #RNLI

[Etienne Krug @etiennekrug]

Call for applications for @WHO @RNLI Global Workshop on Child Day-care and #Drowning Prevention open through 3 June. Apply here: https://t.co/1s72OJ61oe

[Tom Mecrow @tommecrow]

*Global Workshop on Day-care and Drowning Prevention* - 21-23 Oct 2024, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, co-hosted by the @WHO & RNLI 
📣 Calling all day-care practitioners, #ECD specialists and INGO leads providing day-care in LMIC settings. Apply for a place - https://t.co/fLt6L3dyvS

[Innovations in Global Surgery 2024 @icigs2024]

🔃 A Framework for Decision-Making: #Cynefin Workshop

Upskill your #GlobalSurgery Thinking: Using insights from complexity and cognitive science, Cynefin is a sense-making framework, which can guide decision-making and management approaches.

By Dr Cunningham @GlobalUct

[Colleen Saunders @colljsaunders]

Back home after a whirlwind couple of days in Istanbul working on the 1st @WHO Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention. Inspiring & optimistic discussions with colleagues who have become friends!

[Africa Research Excellence Fund @AREF_Africa]

Grant opportunity alert ⬇️

[The Darcey Sunshine Foundation @darceysunshine]

For every R2000/£100 raised, a child can receive their grade R year of water safety education!

This includes a workbook, swim pack, a nutritious snack at 26 survival swim lessons and transport to and from lessons.

Donate to help us SPREAD THE SUNSHINE today!

#WaterSafety

[Colleen Saunders @colljsaunders]

Excited and proud to be part of @UCT_EM team working on prehospital CDSTs for SA EMS. @Clint_EM & Peter Hodkinson getting the conversation started at WC EMS research day.