The role of the Transport Accident Commission in Trauma
In the most recently published Victorian State Trauma Registry report, 39% of all trauma cases were transport related. Trauma prevention and road safe...
Talking Trauma
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Trauma focused educational miniseries produced for health care clinicians involved in the care of major trauma patients in Victoria. Each episode brings evidence based information through discussions with trauma experts on pertinent topics for trauma care. The series is produced on behalf of Victoria’s Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with State Trauma Committee.
Rehab from the Roadside
Victims of major trauma have a varied profile, including age, demographic & geographic location. Today Danielle speaks with Melissa Webb, trauma and o...
The role of Paediatric and Infant Perinatal Emergency Retrieval (PIPER) in Trauma
Children are vulnerable to injury for a number of reasons with motor vehicle collisions (MVC’S) accounting for almost half of the fatalities in childr...
Emergency Management of Airway in Trauma
Emergency management of airway in the major trauma patient is always a daunting task. Complications may arise as a result of emergency intubations but...
The role of Paediatric and Infant Perinatal Emergency Retrieval (PIPER) in Trauma
Children are vulnerable to injury for a number of reasons with motor vehicle collisions (MVC’S) accounting for almost half of the fatalities in childr...
Spinal Trauma
Early care of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) can have a significant effect on long-term outcomes for these patients. The natural progression of SCI, in part...
Adult Retrieval Victoria & the Victorian State Trauma System
The Victorian State Trauma System is one of the best in the world, with Adult Retrieval Victoria playing a significant role in making this a success. ...
Traumatic Limb Injuries
Limbs can often be involved in traumatic injuries from accidents in the workplace or farming for example. They can have a devastating impact on not on...
Maxillofacial Trauma
As with all trauma care, an organised approach to patient assessment is essential: ensuring life threatening injuries are identified and the patient i...
Pelvic Trauma
Haemorrhage is a major contributor to mortality in the pelvic trauma patient, and a large number of these patients go on to have other associated inj...