Prof Viet Tran joins Kylie Baxter live in the ABC Radio Studio

Prof Viet Tran

• Emergency Physician, Royal Hobart Hospital
• Professor of Emergency Medicine, UTAS
• Founding Director TASER Institute
• Chair, Tasmanian Health Senate

Segment organised & curated by Dr Lila Landowski.

Keywords: emergency medicine, broken bones, pain management, recovery, emergency department, twilight sedation, osteoporosis, personal stories, injury experiences

Summary

In this conversation, emergency physician Viet Tran discusses the complexities of treating broken bones and injuries in the emergency department. He explains the pain management techniques used, including the green whistle and twilight sedation, and emphasizes the importance of preventative health measures to avoid injuries. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by emergency departments and shares personal stories from listeners about their experiences with injuries.

Takeaways

Emergency physicians prioritize pain management for patients.

The green whistle is a unique pain relief device.

Twilight sedation helps patients during painful procedures.

Accidents are the most common cause of broken bones.

Recovery from a broken bone typically takes six weeks.

Preventative health is crucial for bone health.

Emergency departments face universal challenges.

Teamwork and collegiality are vital in emergency medicine.

Dislocations can be more painful than clean breaks.

Personal stories highlight the commonality of injuries.