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Wonderful women for International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022 11 February 2022 ForInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February 2022, wewould like to highlight some of our talented and dedicated staff, who not only provide outstanding care to our patients, young people and families but who also contribute above and beyond through research and other aspects of their work. We asked ten women what work they do and what inspires their passion for science. Dr Deane Yim Cardiologist, PCH Dr Deane Yim is a Paediatric and Fetal Cardiologist and clinical lead for cardiologyresearch at PCH. She was recently awarded a PCH Foundation grant to lead 3D-printing of cardiac models for education and planning treatment. “My role is to diagnose and manage childhood heart conditions. I feel privileged to be able to support children and families throughout their journey from a fetal diagnosis to a young adult. I strive to provide the best care for my patients and... -
The Complex Airway team at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) recently celebrated a 15-year milestone 04 February 2022 The Complex Airway team at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) recently celebrated a 15-year milestone as the first and only team of its kind in Australasia providing world-class care to children with diverse and complex airway needs. The team was formed in 2006 following Dr Shyan Vijayasekaran’s return from the Cincinnatti Children’s Hospital where a similar multidisciplinary meeting was held. Head of the Ear Nose and Throat Department (ENT) at PCH, Dr Hayley Herbert said she is proud of what the multidisciplinary team has achieved. “We are a highly effective group, drawing on expertise and experience across different medical, surgical and allied health specialities, that coordinates an individualised management plan for patients with complex issues. “Since we formed, the team has worked collaboratively to diagnose, treat and monitor more than 2,500 patients ... -
Mentally Healthy Expo 29 November 2021 CAMHS attended the Lakeland Senior High School Mentally Health Expo and workshopped building resilience and improving mental wellbeing. -
CAMHS Emergency Telehealth Service is now CAMHS Crisis Connect 01 November 2021 The telephone and telehealth service for urgent mental health advice and support for children and young people has changed – it’s now called CAMHS Crisis Connect, and its available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1800 048 636. CAMHS Crisis Connect provides phone and online videocall support for children and young people who are experiencing a mental health crisis, as well as support and advice to families and carers, and professionals in the community. It’s a free service, operated by a mental health clinical nurse specialist and a consult child and adolescent psychiatrist who provide: Specialist urgent tele-mental health support Crisis management Face to face mental health and risk assessment at PCH Emergency Department or via telehealth Follow up with 24 hours of receiving an assessment or discharge from PCH. Find out more on our website -... -
Surgical study uncovers unlikely cause of airway blockages in young children 23 September 2021 A research project led by the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgical team at PCH has uncovered an unforeseen finding in reviewing cases of children who required surgery to remove inhaled foreign bodies blocking their airways. The study, published last year in the International Journal of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology, reviewed 127 cases of children and infants who presented to the Emergency Department between 2007-2016 with suspected inhaled foreign bodies. The study found more than 80% of these cases that required surgery to remove the inhaled foreign body trapped in their airway were caused by either nuts or raw carrot given to the child by a parent or adult. Head of the ENT Department at PCH Dr Hayley Herbert said these emergency cases were often life threatening and many involved children who needed to be airlifted to Perth from regional locations which posed additional challenges. &ld...
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22/06/2021