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Karen Smith is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Paramedicine at Monash University. She is affiliated with the Victorian Heart Institute (VHI) and holds a primary appointment in emergency and paramedical sciences. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being (SDG 3).
Research Focus: Her expertise spans pre-hospital emergency care, clinical deterioration management, cardiac arrest interventions, and shift work physiology. Recent projects include trials evaluating smartphone-activated first responders, manual pressure augmentation in defibrillation, and paramedic-to-GP referral systems.
Awards: Recognized for research on opioid-related harms in Victoria (2021 award).
Grants & Collaborations: Active in multi-institutional studies funded by organizations like the National Heart Foundation. Collaborates with teams investigating mobile stroke units, virtual emergency departments, and environmental health impacts on aging populations.
Media: Co-authored reports on occupational suicide risks and paramedic wellbeing initiatives through the PHAWRU unit.
