Supporting trauma care from pre-hospital to rehabilitation.
The Trauma Service Provides
Clinical Management
Clinical Management of the multiply injured trauma patient.
Consultation and Referral Service
An expert consultation and referral service to the clinical teams involved in initial assessment and ongoing management of patients with multiple system injuries.
Discharge Planning & Follow-up
Assistance in discharge planning and follow-up management of selected patients with complex injuries.
Liaison
Liaison with other health professional groups and community agencies, including GPs and ACC.
Trauma Registry
A Trauma Registry to study injury trends in the region and assist in injury prevention.
Teaching
Monthly teaching forum focussed on trauma management.
Trauma Call Attendance
Attendance at all trauma calls between the hours of 0800 - 1700hrs Monday to Friday.
Follow-Up
Previously admitted trauma patients returning with complications or ongoing problems.
General Surgical Consultation
Patients admitted to a speciality service where a general surgical consultation is desired.
The Trauma Team
Ian Civil
Director
Li Hsee
Trauma Surgeon
Rebecca Schroll
Trauma and ASU Surgeon
Savitha Bhagvan
Trauma Surgeon
Pam Fitzpatrick
Trauma Nurse Specialist
Nancy Mitchell
Trauma Nurse Specialist
Bridget Dwyer
Trauma Nurse Specialist
Susan Wilkinson
Trauma Systems Coordinator