Emergency Medical Services

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Reviewed January 2012

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Title:   Emergency department - what to expect
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Every hospital with an emergency department aims to provide you with high-quality care as efficiently as possible. In the emergency department, you are treated as soon as possible, but someone who arrived after you may be seen earlier if necessary. You will be assessed by a triage nurse and asked to wait in the waiting area. Make sure you know where your local emergency department is located.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Australian hospital statistics 2010-2011: emergency department care and elective surgery waiting times
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report presents information relating to emergency department care in selected public hospitals and public hospital elective surgery waiting times for the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011. Corresponding information for individual public hospitals is available on the MyHospitals website at www.myhospitals.gov.au.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Financial resources
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   Various resources and organisations can provide practical help and advice regarding money and finances during and after an illness or death.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Child safety - reducing injuries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The risk of injuries to a child in the home can be reduced by simple safety measures. You can make your home safer by installing equipment such as safety barriers and locks, by leaning first aid and constantly supervising children. Drowning, falls, fire, scalds and burns, and poisoning are common causes of injury or death to children in the home.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Contraception - emergency contraception
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Emergency contraception (the 'morning after pill') can be used to prevent an unplanned pregnancy after unprotected sex. It's most effective if taken within 24 hours of having sex, but works well up to 72 hours. It might be effective if taken within 120 hours (five days). You might need emergency contraception if the pill is missed, a condom breaks, no contraception was used or in the case of rape.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Emergency department self-harm presentations clinical audit tool
Publisher:   Ministry of Health (MoH) (New Zealand)
Description:   This tool has been developed to facilitate audit of emergency department care of people presenting with self-harm according to best practice. It focuses on four areas identified as important in evidence-based guidance – access, assessment, discharge and follow-up – evaluating both process and clinical records. All forms required for the audit are included in the tool and can be reproduced for ease of use. A useful preparatory section gives practical advice to assist planning for and conducting the audit.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Emergencies - who to call in a crisis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   If you need advice in an emergency, or urgently need to speak to someone about a problem, there are several numbers you can call. For ambulance, fire or police services call triple zero (000). Some other helpful numbers are listed here that can help with poisons, bushfires, suicide prevention, counselling, domestic violence and other serious situations.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Emergencies - calling triple zero 000
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Call triple zero (000) In an emergency in Australia for ambulance, fire or police services. People with a hearing or speech impediment can use the text-based emergency services network by dialling 106 on a teletypewriter (TTY). The 106 service does not accept voice calls.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Accidents and injuries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Serious injuries can occur as a result of car accidents, falls, industrial and farming accidents, or assaults. Major trauma is a leading cause of death and affects the injured person, their family and friends and the community.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Stroke is a brain attack
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A stroke is a medical emergency. When an artery to the brain blocks or ruptures, brain cells in the area die from lack of oxygen. Sometimes this can result in death. Symptoms or warning signs of a stroke include sudden blurred or decreased vision in one or both eyes, numbness, weakness or paralysis in the face, arm or leg, difficulty speaking or understanding, dizziness, difficulty swallowing and severe headache
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Emergencies - when to call an ambulance
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   In a medical emergency call triple zero (000) or 112 (if your mobile is out of phone range or credit). Don't hesitate to call if you're not sure if the situation is an emergency. If in doubt, call 000 (or 112) anyway. Calling an ambulance can be the difference between life and death.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Overview of the National Health Call Centre Network ('the Network')
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The establishment of a National Health Call Centre Network (the Network) is an initiative of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) and was announced in February 2006.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Clinical Initiatives Nurse in the emergency department brochure
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   The Clinical Initiatives Nurse (CIN) Brochures have been developed for display in the emergency department waiting room to inform patients and carers about the role.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Australian hospital statistics 2009-10: emergency department care and elective surgery waiting times
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Description:   Australian hospital statistics 2009-10: emergency department care and elective surgery waiting times presents information relating to emergency department care in major public hospitals and public hospital elective surgery waiting times for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   If your friend has taken pills or hurt themselves
Publisher:   inspire foundation
Description:   This fact sheet contains information on what you should do if a friend has taken pills or hurt themselves.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Heart attack and cardiac arrest: emergency treatment - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   First aid and emergency treatment if you suspect someone is having a heart attack.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Coping personally: general information for health staff and volunteers
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Health, emergency workers and volunteers are frequently called upon to deal with disasters and emergencies, and for some this is the major component of their day-to-day work. This fact sheet outlines the effect these events may have on them psychologically, and suggest coping strategies, including seeking help.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Managing emergencies
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   A palliative care emergency is an unexpected change in a patient's condition. Assessing and managing emergencies as well as planning for unexpected events are important in managing palliative care patients in the community.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   NSW health paediatric statewide report 2008
Publisher:   Ipsos-Eureka Social Research Institute
Description:   NSW Health Paediatric Statewide Report 2008 summarises findings for paediatric patients from the NSW Health Patient Survey, covering four patient categories across all Area Health Services in NSW.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Relative needs index study, South Australia and New South Wales
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   The demand for public dental services exceeds the capacity of available resources. Services are therefore rationed by categorising them into those seeking emergency or general dental care and then, most commonly, by chronological queuing.
Date:   Jun 2009

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