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AMR survey form for health workers in PNG
Data is scarce regarding Antimicrobial Resistance in PNG. Surveillance systems are stagnant or non-existent. No information is being actively reported by hospitals, laboratories and the health department to where we really need it. Health workers on the ground and on the front lines treating patients struggle to manage AMR in PNG. Health workers in most…
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AMR survey form for the public
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing threat to public health. If you do not know anything about AMR please take the time to read and educate yourself by clicking on these links: Antimicrobial resistance; a silent killer in PNG (part 1)Antimicrobial resistance; what is antimicrobial resistance? (part 2)Antimicrobial resistance; the AMR PNG crisis and contributing…
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Blood transfusions; the facts. (part 2)
Global facts What is a blood transfusion? A blood transfusion is a common procedure in which donated blood or blood components are given to you through an intravenous line (IV).(2) Who needs a blood transfusion? A variety of patients will need blood at some stage of their illness. These patients will include:(3) Acute anaemia patients Chronic anaemia…
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Antimicrobial resistance; consequences and ways to combat AMR (part 4)
What are the consequences of AMR? AMR pathogens can have direct and indirect consequences which include: (1,2) What are ways to combat AMR? Interventions to control and combat AMR will be an investment for the future, saving on future health-care costs and protecting the workforce and economy. (3) The bottom line If we do not…
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Patient Flow in the Children’s Emergency Department at Port Moresby General Hospital
Patient flow refers to the movement of patients through various stages of care within a healthcare facility, from arrival to discharge. This process is crucial for delivering timely and effective medical care, particularly in high-demand environments like the Children’s Emergency Department (CED). It encompasses all the steps a patient experiences during their visit, including triage…
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Critical Care Medical journey to Sir Joseph Nombri Kundiawa Provincial Hospital 2021.
I was invited by Dr. Bobby Wellsh (young enthusiastic, energetic Emergency Physician), with the blessing of the office of Director Curative (a/DCHS Dr. Raymond Saulep), and final authorization by the office of Simbu Provincial Health Authority Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Francis Wandi to their institution in the year 2021. Dr. Wellsh did his postgraduate Diploma…
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Gender Based Violence in health care (part 2)
Health providers and health systems have a critical role in supporting women, minimizing the impact of violence and preventing future violence. Why health systems? What are the roles of health-care providers? Providers are NOT responsible for Ignoring violence can do harm 1-Tok Kaunselin. Helpim Lain 7150 8000 delivers a comprehensive counselling and referral service for…
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Critical Care Medical Journey continues at Alotau part 2
I closed my eyes, asked the Holy Spirit, and He told me to give digoxin, I ordered digoxin, and my team was scared because this would be their first time to give this drug. I reassured them that I would take full responsibility and not them. So, the drug was given. I was standing right…
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Critical Care Medical Journey continues at Alotau
Alotau Provincial Hospital March 2006 After a month settling in, I was in the operating theatre on a Friday at 3 pm. A call comes in from our Emergency Department (ED), the young enthusiastic intelligent Service Medical Officer (MO) asked me for help with a 7-year-old child that had stopped breathing. Critical Care Medicine Training…
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Antimicrobial resistance; the AMR PNG crisis and contributing factors to AMR (part 3)
What is the AMR PNG crisis? In Papua New Guinea (PNG), antimicrobial therapy constitutes a major form of treatment for almost all our patients we attend to. Endemic and emerging infectious diseases are implicated in half of childhood deaths and over 40% of all mortality in the country. (1) It is mainly empirical due to…
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