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Helen McAdam


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Senior Lecturer/Admissions Tutor

I am a Senior Lecturer and Admissions Tutor for BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care. I am a Registered Nurse and Midwife with over 25 years of experience in clinical practice around the UK and across the world. I worked for the North East Ambulance Service for five years as a subject matter expert and clinical educator for maternity and paediatric care.

Teaching and supervision

Research interests for potential research students

  • Neonatal hypothermia
  • Innovations in medical equipment

Research

I am currently part of studies that are involved with reducing the prevalence of hypothermia in newborns, particularly focused on birth outside of hospital.
  • Newborn care
  • Women's health
  • Maternity leadership 
  • Emergency care in maternity settings
  • Prehospital birth 

Last updated 02 October 2023