PRODUCTS - Orpheus Perfusion Simulator

INVENTOR PROFILES

Richard Morris (MB.BS., FANZCA)

Richard graduated in Medicine in 1977 from Sydney University, Australia. He was awarded a Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) in 1985.

Richard then spent time lecturing at Harvard University and as an Anaesthetist and Intensivist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, USA.

Richard then spent time as a staff specialist in Anaesthesia and Intensive care at Prince Henry Hospital, Sydney, Australia. In 1989 he joined the Anaesthetic Department at St. George Hospital, Sydney. From 1994 to 1997 he was Director of the Division of Critical Care at St. George Hospital developing an interest in safe service delivery in healthcare.

In addition to research and teaching, his academic activities include membership of the editorial board of the journal Anaesthesia and Intensive Care and examining for the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. Among his publications he has co-authored a study on perfusion incidents (Australasian perfusion incident survey. O.F. Jenkins, R. Morris, J.M. Simpson. Perfusion 12: 279 - 288, 1997).

He has worked as a medical crewman for the Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service, as a clinical instructor with NSW Ambulance Special Casualty Access Team and as member of the NSW Health Counter Disaster Unit. In 2000 he was awarded a National Bravery Medal for his pre-hospital activities.

These practical experiences have given him a clear awareness of the importance of training in preparation for dealing with a wide range of emergencies.

In 1997 he became the first Director of the Sydney Medical Simulation Center at Royal North Shore Hospital. This Center aims to teach and research better ways of responding to emergency situations in acute care disciplines using simulation technologies.

In 2006 he became the Director of Anaesthesia at St George Hospital, Sydney. Richard’s experience in Research & Development extends beyond that of the Orpheus Cardiac Perfusion Simulation Device. He has also been involved in the development of a Neonatal Resuscitation Simulator, a Chest Drain Insertion and Management Simulator and a Surgical Airways Skills Trainer.