ANZ journal of surgery
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The transfer of critically injured patients in a rural Australian setting presents a unique challenge to medical services due to the constraints of distance and time. The purpose of this study is to analyse which injuries are being transferred, how they occur, pretransfer intervention, transfer methods and transfer times. ⋯ This data produces a realistic framework of how major trauma in rural areas is treated in Western Australia. It highlights some areas of good practice, such as transfer methods and escorts, but also highlights problem areas such as transfer times and pretransfer intervention.
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ANZ journal of surgery · Jun 2003
Comparative StudyNasal fractures: a study comparing local and general anaesthesia techniques.
The objective of the present study was to examine the outcome of nasal fracture reduction under both local anaesthesia and general anaesthesia techniques. ⋯ Both LA and GA appear to be acceptable and satisfactory methods of anaesthesia in the reduction of simple displaced nasal fracture.