🔪 Ep 6 - Machete Attacks: The Rising Tide of Machete and Penetrating Injuries in Melbourne

In this focused episode, we dive into a troubling surge: the increasing incidence of machete attacks and other penetrating trauma across the Melbourne area. We go through: • pathophysiology and clinical presentation of penetrating injuries — from entry wound to the cascade of haemorrhage, shock, contamination and soft-tissue destruction; • pre-hospital and emergency department management principles: rapid assessment (airway/breathing/circulation), external haemorrhage control, transport considerations, trauma team activation, early definitive surgery; • common pitfalls and “gotchas” in penetrating trauma care (for example, missed vascular injury, hidden compartment bleeding) • a clinical approach, which focuses on haemorrhage control and transport • evidence-based approaches Whether you’re working in ED, on the road as a paramedic or involved in trauma care - this episode will give you practical insight, evidence-based pointers and a structured framework to handle penetrating trauma cases with confidence. #emergencymedicine #hems #prehospitalnerds #airambulance #ambulance #ems #emt #paramedic