Road traumas on the rise in warmer weather
Data collected by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) trauma team shows an increase in motor vehicle collision presentations throughout the spring and summer months.
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The Royal Melbourne Hospital supports Fatality Free Friday
As one of the major trauma centres in Victoria the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) in encouraging the community to drive safely on our roads as part of the Australian Road Safety Foundation’s (ARSF) Fatality Free Friday.
First comprehensive study of illicit drug use and road trauma reveals more than 75% of those testing positive use methamphetamine
The first comprehensive study of illicit drug use and motor vehicle trauma has found that one in eight of those who end up in the emergency major trauma centre, whether a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian, test positive for an illicit drug – and that 77% of these are under the influence of methamphetamine.
Hit and run cyclist back on the road for the RMH
Just two years ago, father of three Mauricio was left for dead after a horrific hit and run. But almost two years later, Mauricio is back on the road in support of the hospital that saved his life.