A5028811153- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation
- Nausea and vomiting management
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- Emergency Medicine Education and Research
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
Barwon Health
2003-2019
Geelong Hospital
1995-2019
Deakin University
2014-2019
Monash University
2017
Austin Hospital
2017
St John of God Geelong Hospital
2014
St John of God Hospital
2014
Box Hill Hospital
1997
To compare the accuracy of ultrasound (US)-assisted femoral nerve blocks (FNB) with fascial pop (FP) technique, examining rates success and complications.This is a prospective unblinded pseudo-randomized controlled trial US-assisted versus FP FNB techniques. The primary outcome measure was block stratified to level blockade (intact, partial or complete) assessed by skin sensation. Participants were at 15 60 min post block.Sixty-seven patients enrolled. Thirty-four (50.7% [95% CI 44.7-56.8])...
Abstract Objective The present study aimed to describe the characteristics and outcomes of intubation occurring in ICU ED an Australian tertiary teaching hospital. Methods This was a prospective observational practice across G eelong Hospital over 6 month period from 1 A ugust 2012 31 J anuary 2013. Data were entered by intubating team through online data collection form. Results There 119 patients intubated 134 attempts at period. first‐pass success rate 104/119 (87.4%), all but single...
To examine the pattern of anatomical injury in victims motor vehicle crashes who die prior to reaching hospital. Cases were identified where death was an unexpected outcome.A retrospective review autopsy case records including police reports, all persons died between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 1999 underwent full at Victorian Institute Forensic Medicine (VIFM). Those cases victim prehospital phase examined. Abbreviate Injury Scores Severity calculated each case. Bull's probit analysis...
To examine patients who presented to a hospital emergency department with evidence of warfarin toxicity, and review the available published literature determine what guidelines are for management this problem.A retrospective analysis all adult The Geelong Hospital Emergency Department between 1 January 1996 30 June 1998 international normalized ratio > 6 due toxicity.A total 84 were included in study. average age was 68.3 years. Fifty-three per cent women. 10 33 (39%), greater than 51 (61%)....
Abstract Objective : To study the demographics of patients who sustained serious injuries from falling down stairs. Method This is a retrospective analysis all presented to an urban hospital with injury severity score equal or greater than 16 after stairs during period January 1992 December 1996. Patient demographics, stair location and number, anatomical nature injuries, serum ethanol levels, patient referral characteristics mortality rates were examined. Results A total 113 studied; 74%...
To determine the incidence of mediastinal shift on chest X-ray due to pneumothorax.A retrospective chart review was undertaken all patients with pneumothorax presenting ED over period 1 January 1995 31 December 1999. The primary outcome initial CXR. clinical tension noted.There were 176 presentations in study period. Two cases identified and treated prior Thirty CXR, none which clinically merited emergency needle decompression, managed intercostal catheter (ICC) insertion. Overall, 141...
Abstract A 17 year old girl who ingested possibly as little 7ml of gamma hydroxy butyrate (GHB) presented to the emergency department deeply unconscious. Ambulance personnel had found her be hypotensive with a bradycardia. Despite fact that this drug may cause hypotension, seizures, bradyarrhythmias and coma, it is not scheduled in country.
Abstract Objective To examine characteristics, outcomes and flow for patients over the age of 45 years with a life‐limiting illness (LLI) presenting to regional ED. Methods Retrospective, observational cohort study LLI in an Australian ED 15‐day period. Eligible were or older who fulfilled criteria having LLI. Data included demographics, diagnosis current presentation, presence advance care documentation, category, admission discharge destination from ED, hospital length stay outcome...
Abstract Objective To review the condition of alcoholic ketoacidosis. Data sources English language literature search using Medline® for period 1973 to 1993. A total 34 articles, abstracts and book chapters were used. synthesis Alcoholic ketoacidosis has been recognised over 50 years yet there seems be a lack knowledge about this condition. The patient usually abuses alcohol, presents with nausea, vomiting abdominal pain. Laboratory tests show an increased anion gap metabolic acidosis...