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References

by | Sep 2, 2024

1 Brouwers M, Kho ME, Browman GP, Burgers JS, Cluzeau F, Feder G, Fervers B, Graham ID, Grimshaw J, Hanna S, Littlejohns P, Makarski J, Zitzelsberger L for the AGREE Next Steps Consortium. AGREE II: Advancing guideline development, reporting and evaluation in...

Education Modules

by | Sep 2, 2024

The following topics are available in the form of stand-alone web based educational modules (also available in iBook format and as PDF’s) that include a set of cases for each of the clinical scenarios, and incorporate the use of evidence based decision support tools...

Paediatric considerations

by | Sep 2, 2024

For all paediatric trauma patients, PIPER is the first point of call to initiate retrieval and transfer or for advice (1300 137 650). PIPER will coordinate connection to the paediatric trauma line and retrieval services as required. Most hospitals will perform some...

Radiation and contrast considerations

by | Sep 2, 2024

The entire trauma team should be mindful of the risks of radiation for both the patient and the team members. The number of x rays taken in the resuscitation area should be kept to a minimum and the installation of permanent lead barriers in the resuscitation room...

Indications for Imaging

by | Sep 2, 2024

Head CT scanning is the preferred method of imaging if available and should be performed early in the severe to moderate TBI group. Except for an uncomplicated minor head injury, ideally all patients with a significant head injury should have a CT scan. If it appears...