Crossbows and Snakebites An insight into Australian rural health.

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. 

Snake bite article Stars align for Perth nurse bitten by a snake in Karijini National Park

 

Christian Wrights Publications

Are male partners of pregnant women treated negatively in maternity care?

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Gastroschisis: A review of practice

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Barriers to implementing diagnostic domestic violence screening

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Mind over Matter: Inside Hypnobirthing

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Recommended Readings for rural Health Professionals

CARPA Standard Treatment Manual 7th Edition

CARPA manual Link

Growing Up Our Way: The First Year of Life in Remote Aboriginal Australia

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BOOK

“Why Warriors Lie Down and Die” by Richard Trudgen

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