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Hayley, Brett and Kirsten love riding their e-scooters as much as you do, but they know how dangerous it can be after consuming alcohol or without the proper safety precautions. 🍻

The scooter safety trio from Jamieson Trauma Institute (JTI) and RBWH Emergency Department look at data from 30 emergency departments across Queensland, in line with the rising injury rate from Personal Mobility Devices (PMD) like e-scooters. 🛴🤔

RN Hayley from RBWH ED said December is known for people putting the silly in silly season, and she wants you to think before you ride!

"This is the peak month for Emergency Department (ED) presentations from ePMD injuries, with Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday afternoons/evenings being the most common times of presentation to the ED," she said.

So, if you’re enjoying bevvies this Christmas, hang up those helmets and antlers, park and lock your e-scooter, and opt for a safer way home. 👍 ...

Our busy elves on the Herston campus switchboard team are no strangers to working Christmas, playing an essential role in connecting patients with their loved ones.

Many older patients who don`t have a mobile phone, or for those separated by distance, rely on our special switchboard elves to ensure Christmas messages get through to those who need the cheer. 🎉

Sam from Switch, who together with Juanita and Tracey have worked in their roles for 36 years combined, said the team can take an average of 5000-6000 calls every day!

"We work hard to keep families and patients connected, as well as our staff and other clinicians who need advice, and it does give us a warm and fuzzy feeling to help those who might be far away from their loved one for the first time," Sam said.

"People can be stressed and frustrated at Christmas, and we understand and empathise, and want to help," Juanita added.

Next time you give us a jingle bell, don`t forget to wish this team a Merry Switchmas! 🔔 A special #ShoutoutSaturday to this team. ...

Did you know our TPCH Sleep Disorders Centre is one of the few places in Queensland that is committed to getting you a silent night? 😴🛌

Many people struggle with sleep apnoea and disturbances that can mean restless sleep for themselves and their loved ones, but Scientist Clinical Educator Mitch explains what a good night`s sleep can do for you.

"The old adage reins true (reindeer pun intended!) with regards to setting up a good space for sleep including a dark, quiet room with a constant temperature," Mitch shares.

"People also agree with the new age findings that show consistency is key; same time to bed and the same time to wake up.

"Remember to have no devices an hour prior to a sleep attempt, and if need be, some white noise could help." 🦌🎄 ...