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Ng, E., Lo, P., Venter, A. Abstract Hospital admission with confirmed influenza in Australia in 2017 was 2.3 times the previous five-year’s average. Whilst the proportion of those admission to intensive care units were relatively low, the impact of the season included depletion of...
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Julia Fattore and Elizabeth Dalton Background Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome is a potentially fatal and rare manifestation of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). It occurs in 1% of APS affected individuals and carries significant mortality. In this report, we discuss the clinical history, investigations and response to...
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Erica Dean, Sarah Ritchie, Stacey Casley, Henry Hicks Abstract In 1995, a classification system for horse falls was created, based on presentations to a rural emergency department (ED)1. Other studies have since looked at the pattern of injuries2, however there is still no recognised...
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Nina-Marie King (MBBS), David Littlejohn (MBBS, FRACS) Abstract Neoadjuvant chemotherapy has an established role in breast cancer for patients who are suitable for immediate autologous tissue breast reconstruction however, the role of neoadjuvant radiotherapy is not as well defined. Short course radiotherapy (typically three...
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Wong J, Williams N Abstract Surgical site infection (SSI) is a recognised operative complication which may prolong length of hospital admission, unplanned readmissions, and increased clinical and economic burden in the setting of in and outpatient settings. Preoperative skin disinfection is known to eliminate...
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Siobhan Lee Purpose To review the use of rapid MRI sequences targeted at detecting acute ischaemic cerebrovascular accident (CVA) using diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI). Approach Data was obtained from 27 patients who received MRI Brain at Calvary Mater Hospital in Newcastle during the study period...
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A/Prof Joseph Suttie, Siobhan Lee, Soraya Joseph Purpose To review the use of novel CT technologies as tools for screening cardiovascular risk in rural populations. Approach The application of two new CT technologies – “Snapshot Freeze” and “Dual Energy CT” – as tools for...
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Jasmin Roberts, Barbara Taylor, David Buckley, Paul Finucane, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital & Murrumbidgee Local Health District Introduction Early surgical intervention is known to optimise outcomes following a femoral neck fracture. However, early surgery is not always feasible, for example when people live remotely...
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Jasmin Roberts, Barbara Taylor, David Buckley, Paul Finucane, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital & Murrumbidgee Local Health District Introduction In terms of its elderly population, the demographic profile of the MLHD region is 14 years ahead of national Australia. With the national population ageing, current...
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Phillipa Harrison, William Duggan Aim This study aimed to explore the relationship between indicators of socioeconomic status (SES) and prescription of a paediatric Individualised Asthma Action Plan (IAAP), as well as compliance with that plan. Methods Between May and September 2017, parents/carers of children...
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Preliminary Analysis of Telehealth vs. In-Person Preoperative Consultations and Their Impact on Immediate Bariatric Surgery Outcomes
Swazi Sharma1, Dr Alexa Seal1, Dr Katherine Smith2, Simeon Moore1, Peter Sheeran 1 1. University of Dame Australia (Rural Clinical School – Wagga Wagga) 2. Murrumbidgee Local Health District...
Training and Sustaining Rural Anaesthetists: Insights from a 12-Month Audit of Paediatric General Anaesthetics in Wagga Wagga
Billy Poulden, Dr Judy Killen Introduction: Access to high quality paediatric general anaesthesia (GA) is fundamental to the provision of surgical services in rural areas. Paediatric anaesthesia is a...
Diabetic Foot Disease – A Public Health Issue for Australia
Authors: Peter Sheeran1, Prof. James Charles2, Gerarda Henneken3, Brett MacCue41. JMO, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital MHLD, 2. Director, First Peoples Health Unit, Pro Vice Chancellor (Health), Griffith University, 3....
An Audit of Essential Difficult Airway Trolley Equipment in Selected Regional NSW Hospitals
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Substance Use and Perceptions of Safety: Insights from a National Indigenous Youth Cohort
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