NSW Health Doctor
Introduction Acute stroke is a leading cause of death and accounts for a significant morbidity in survivors. Stroke is becoming more prevalent as a result of the ageing population.1 The importance of stroke is reflected by the associated disability and its place as the 3rd leading cause of death in Western countries.2 Additionally, Acute Stroke … More Imaging in Acute Stroke and TIA
International On-call The last week saw four days of relaxation in Sydney waiting for the phone to ring. Just as I thought I was off the hook the phone rang. The next three days of work involved some interesting International Retrieval work around the South Pacific Rim to bring some Australian Patients home… Leaving Sydney … More International Retrieval & Patient Logistics
Discussion Given the recent dominance in academic discussions within the Australasian Emergency Medical Literature regarding Thrombolysis (1)(2), it is interesting to also think about the acute management of stroke when Thrombolysis is not used or has already been given. Other than regular observations, a dose of Aspirin and good supportive care, the role of the … More The Non-Thrombolytic Management of Acute Stroke
Retrieval Term Highlights Working for the Ambulance Service of New South Wales HEMS Service through Careflight has kept my smart phone busy with impromptu photo opportunities. Here are a few highlights from the last 4 months: Three Sisters (Blue Mountains) Induction Week Training – January 2013 Helicopter Sunset Coffee Machine Induction Hunter Valley Bush Rescue … More Retrieval Medicine (2013)
Trauma Team Training (TTT) This month saw another instalment of the Westmead Hospital Trauma Team Training. This highly recommended course is a one day simulation workshop for all specialities involved in trauma management at Westmead Hospital. The TTT course is associated with a recent redesign of the approach to trauma at Westmead which is one of 5 Major … More Trauma Team Training and Human Factors
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