Crossbows and Snakebites An insight into Australian rural health.
Episode description
On Episode 10, we discuss crossbows and snakebites with emergency nurse/midwife and author Christian Wright. Christian is a remote health nurse in the Northern Territory with extensive experience in emergency/paediatric rural medicine. Christian highlights the treatment of patients from minor to major in areas where access, circumstance and culture play a significant role.
We discuss cross-cultural medicine, aboriginal sensitivities, working as a sole practioner and dealing with minor to major trauma. Christian also gives advice about support networks and cultural immersion.
The case of the week is an interesting listen as Christian retells his encounter with a brown snake where he found himself as the patient.
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Recommended Readings for rural Health Professionals
CARPA Standard Treatment Manual 7th EditionGrowing Up Our Way: The First Year of Life in Remote Aboriginal Australia
BOOK
“Why Warriors Lie Down and Die” by Richard Trudgen