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Comparative Outcomes of Direct Versus Mesh Repair and Timing of Repair for Traumatic Abdominal Wall Hernias: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
Introduction Traumatic abdominal wall hernia (TAWH) refers to the disruption of the muscular layers of the abdominal wall following blunt traumatic injury. There is a lack of consensus in the management of TAWH, particularly when trauma la…
View article: Epidemiology of injured e‐scooter riders at a major trauma service – the who, what, where and when?
Epidemiology of injured e‐scooter riders at a major trauma service – the who, what, where and when? Open
Background E‐scooter associated injury patterns are well described, but less is known about the riders. This study describes the epidemiological characteristics of injured riders with the aim of providing information for preventative strat…
Association between acute pre-injury alcohol use and 12-month health outcomes for survivors of major trauma: A registry-based study Open
Acute pre-injury alcohol exposure was not associated with increased reporting of problems on the EQ-5D or with return to work at 12-months post-injury. Further research is needed to understand why patients with alcohol detections were some…
View article: Photosynthate transfer from an autotrophic orchid to conspecific heterotrophic protocorms through a common mycorrhizal network
Photosynthate transfer from an autotrophic orchid to conspecific heterotrophic protocorms through a common mycorrhizal network Open
Summary The minute ‘dust seeds’ of some terrestrial orchids preferentially germinate and develop as mycoheterotrophic protocorms near conspecific adult plants. Here we test the hypothesis that mycorrhizal mycelial connections provide a dir…
Skating into the Unknown: Scoping the Physical, Technical, and Tactical Demands of Competitive Skateboarding Open
Background The inclusion of skateboarding in the Olympics suggests that athletes and coaches are seeking ways to enhance their chances of succeeding on the world stage. Understanding what constitutes performance, and what physical, neuromu…
The impact of stapled compared to handsewn repair on anastomotic outcomes in trauma patients: a systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Background Approach to enteric anastomotic technique has been a subject of debate, with no clear consensus as to whether handsewn or stapled techniques are superior in trauma settings, which are influenced by unique perturbances to importa…
Association between post-operative mobility restrictions and acute colonic pseudo-obstruction after spinal fixation in major trauma patients: a retrospective cohort study Open
Purpose Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO) is a common and potentially serious complication of surgical and trauma care. A possible contributor to ACPO development is impaired mobility. Major trauma patients, particularly those with s…
View article: The impact of electric scooters in Melbourne: data from a major trauma service
The impact of electric scooters in Melbourne: data from a major trauma service Open
Background The proliferation of electric scooters globally has been associated with an increase in related injuries and consequent economic burden. This study aims to assess the injury patterns and the economic impact associated with elect…
Beta‐hydroxy‐beta‐methylbutyrate supplementation and functional outcomes in multitrauma patients: A pilot randomized controlled trial Open
Background Beta‐hydroxy‐beta‐methylbutyrate (HMB) is a nutrition supplement that may attenuate muscle wasting from critical illness. This trial aimed to determine feasibility of administering a blinded nutrition supplement in the intensive…
Definitive management of near‐hanging at major <i>versus</i> non‐major trauma centres Open
Objectives The Victorian State Trauma System recommends that all major trauma patients receive definitive care at a major trauma service (MTS). The aim of the present study was to assess the outcomes of patients with major trauma after nea…
View article: Prehospital tourniquet use in civilian extremity trauma: an Australian observational study
Prehospital tourniquet use in civilian extremity trauma: an Australian observational study Open
Background Prehospital tourniquets (PHTQ) for trauma have been shown to be safe and effective in the military environment and in some civilian settings. However, the supporting civilian data are mostly from North America with a differing c…
Establishing a New National and International Benchmark – A Unique Application of the ACHS EQuIP Quality Improvement Framework to Australia’s National and International Deployable Health Emergency Capability Open
Background/Introduction: The NCCTRC is the custodian of the Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) capability. AUSMAT achieved World Health Organization (WHO) verification as a Type 2 Emergency Medical Team (EMT) in 2016. The NCCTRC e…
View article: Management of petrous temporal bone fractures: a 5-year experience from an Australian major trauma centre
Management of petrous temporal bone fractures: a 5-year experience from an Australian major trauma centre Open
Background: Petrous temporal bone (PTB) fractures result from high energy head trauma and are associated with specific neurological and otological complications, as well as substantial intracranial injuries. Timely and appropriate manageme…
An algorithm for the management of traumatic abdominal wall hernia based on a <span>9‐year</span> review Open
Background Traumatic abdominal wall hernia (TAWH) is a rare consequence of blunt abdominal trauma, usually in the setting of multitrauma, with little consensus or guidelines for management. We present a case series of patients with traumat…
Inorganic phosphorus nutrition in green-leaved terrestrial orchid seedlings Open
Background and Aims Many terrestrial orchids have an obligate dependence on their mycorrhizal associations for nutrient acquisition, particularly during germination and early seedling growth. Though important in plant growth and developmen…
Azygos vein lacerations, a rare injury from high-impact chest trauma: Two cases and a review of the literature Open
Azygos vein injuries are a rare but important cause of thoracic haemorrhage in high-impact blunt trauma. They are often fatal, so management relies on expedient transfer to theatre.
β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutrate (HMB) Supplementation and Functional Outcomes in Multi-trauma Patients: A Study Protocol for a Pilot Randomised Clinical Trial (BOOST trial) Open
BackgroundThere are no therapies proven to diminish the muscle wasting that occurs in patients after major trauma who are admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutrate (HMB) is a nutrition intervention that may atten…
View article: Quality of care was not compromised during the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic at a level 1 trauma centre
Quality of care was not compromised during the <span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic at a level 1 trauma centre Open
Background The COVID‐19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the presentation and management of trauma at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, a level 1 adult major trauma service and a designated COVID‐19 hospital. This study compares the chang…
View article: Threat of COVID-19 impacting on a quaternary healthcare service: a retrospective cohort study of administrative data
Threat of COVID-19 impacting on a quaternary healthcare service: a retrospective cohort study of administrative data Open
Objectives The threat of a pandemic, over and above the disease itself, may have significant and broad effects on a healthcare system. We aimed to describe the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic (during a relatively low transmission period)…