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Hyperbaric and diving medicine unit – GP evening – tour of the current unit and speakers

Topic:
Hyperbaric and diving medicine unit
Speaker:
Professor David Smart (Co-Director of the Hyperbaric Diving Medicine Unit), Dr Sarah Lockley (GP and Diving Medical Doctor, RAN General Duties MO), Dr Lizzie Elliott (GP and Consultant Hyperbaric Diving Medicine Unit)
Date and time:
Wednesday 27 November, 6:00pm (finish 7:00-7:30pm)
Location:
Keith Milligen Lecture Theatre, Collins St (just up the stairs over the rivulet)
Audience:
GPs
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What does the Hyperbaric and Diving Medicine Unit do?

What is the relevance to your patients?

Did you know we manage divers and non-divers: diabetic ulcers, soft tissue radiation injury, osteoradionecrosis treatment and prevention, radiation proctitis/cystitis, necrotising soft tissue infections, retinal artery occlusion, sudden sensorineural hearing loss, refractory osteomyelitis, selected refractory non-diabetic hypoxic wounds, compromised skin grafts/flaps, crush injuries, and carbon monoxide poisoning, to name a few!

Active research is continuing in this exciting field.

Come along and find out more and have a tour of the unit including the multiplace and monoplace chambers.

Time from referral to assessment can be same day depending on urgency. Please feel free to give us a call to discuss any cases or if you have any questions:

(03) 6166 8196 (Unit number) or (03) 6166 8308 (RHH Switch afterhours). We are a 24/7 service.

RSVP – not required