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Lecture Overview

In this lecture, Jane Mateer sets the scene for modern trauma management in an Australian context by defining the continuum of care concept, identifying nursing considerations in rural and remote settings, reviewing roles of the multidisciplinary team and how to prepare to receive a major trauma patient.

Educators

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Jane Mateer

Jane Mateer is a registered nurse with more than 25 years of experience in pre-hospital, metropolitan, and military settings. Her qualifications include a master in public health and a graduate diploma in advanced practice (nurse practitioner), as well as certificates in emergency nursing and education. A specialist in an emergency, paediatric, and trauma care, Jane currently works as a clinical support nurse in emergency, having previously worked as a clinical nurse consultant, clinical nurse educator, manager, and university lecturer. She is currently undertaking research into the experiences of Australian Army nurses. See Educator Profile

Reviews

4.4
32 Total Rating(s)
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Akuhata Horspool
21 Dec 2019

Good basic presentation of the knowledge of required for Trauma incidents

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Levena Leslie West
18 Dec 2019

Interesting

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Greg Davis
17 Dec 2019

A good resource to refresh the mind

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Daryl Stuart
07 Dec 2019

Interesting and thought-provoking

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David Stride
06 Dec 2019

Well presented, Slightly basic but covered topics well. Could have spoken about Helicopter Retrieval Services and their important role in Major Trauma.

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Gary Macreadie
04 Dec 2019

Good resource with information as to how emergency departments should be prepared

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Chung Him Tong
03 Dec 2019

I would love to participate in the full workshop.

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Philippa marriott
03 Dec 2019

Was very informative thanks

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Dianne Chand
02 Dec 2019

A very good and well spoken resource of the topic.

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Shinae Martin
29 Nov 2019

Great Resource!