Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA
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Emerg Med Australas · Feb 2023
Observational StudyLonger times in computed tomography for trauma patients result in a decrease in body temperature.
To determine if lower ambient temperatures in computed tomography (CT) rooms contribute to accidental hypothermia (≤35°C) in trauma patients. ⋯ Increasing time spent in CT leads to a decrease in body temperature in trauma patients. Clinicians should actively reduce time spent in the CT room and take active warming measures.
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Emerg Med Australas · Feb 2023
Multi-disciplinary, simulation-based, standardised trauma team training within the Victorian State Trauma System.
Inconsistency in the structure and function of team-based major trauma reception and resuscitation is common. A standardised trauma team training programme was initiated to improve quality and consistency among trauma teams across a large, mature trauma system. The aim of this manuscript is to outline the programme and report on the initial perception of participants. ⋯ A team-based trauma reception and resuscitation education programme, introduced in a large, mature trauma system led to positive participant-reported outcomes in clinical confidence and real-life team leadership participation. Wider implementation combined with longitudinal data collection will facilitate correlation with patient and staff-centred outcomes.