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Access to trauma care (which includes pre-hospital care, transport and surgical care) and rehabiliation, is paramount for injured patients. In particular, sufferers of spinal cord injury (SCI) require continuing care, from acute reception through to rehabilitation.
Follow the links below to find information on rehabilitation and trauma care and support. For information on support services for people affected by particular types of injuries, including Brain Injuries and Spinal Cord Injuries, follow the links to the specific topics from the Injuries and Injury Prevention [HealthInsite Topic Page] .
Updated May 2008
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Child safety - reducing injuries
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Better Health Channel
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You can never completely 'child-proof' your home. However, you can dramatically reduce the risk of injuries by making a few changes and keeping your child under constant supervision. In any emergency, dial triple zero (000) to call an ambulance.
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Jan 2008
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Swimming - preventing injury
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Better Health Channel
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Water sports, swimming and water play are part of our way of life. Unfortunately, many people drown or are injured in the water each year. There are simple things you can do to prevent tragedy. One of the most important is to make sure everyone learns to swim.
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Aug 2007
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Haemophilia: different types of bleeds
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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The person with moderate haemophilia generally suffers less frequent bleeds and these bleeds are rarely spontaneous. Bleeding into the joints can still be a problem.
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May 2007
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Accidents and injuries
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Better Health Channel
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Serious injuries can occur as a result of incidents such as car accidents, falls from high places, industrial and farming accidents, or assaults. Major physical trauma is the term used to describe serious or complex injuries caused by an external force.
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Dec 2006
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Hand skills
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Novita Children's Services
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| Description: |
Hand skills are explained together with how Novita therapists help children with physical disabilities improve these skills. Information is provided about the different hand splints available and examples given of what they can achieve. Some information is provided about hand surgery.
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Dec 2006
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Sporting injuries - treating them
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
If you play in an organised team then your coach will have some level of first aid training.
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Jul 2006
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SPOT - Spinal Outreach Team
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Queensland Health
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The Spinal Outreach Team (SPOT) supports people affected by spinal cord injury throughout Queensland, Australia by providing quality, timely and client focussed consultancy, early intervention and education services in the areas of social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and nursing.
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Dec 2004
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Assessment and management of people at risk of suicide
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Ministry of Health (MoH) (New Zealand),New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
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This is a resource for clinical staff in emergency departments and mental health clinicians assessing and working with people who have made a suicide attempt, or are suicide risks. It is based on explicit evidence and synthesised expert opinion.
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| Date: |
May 2003
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