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Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.Kallangur Satellite Health Centre
9 Stoker Way
KALLANGUR QLD 4503
Phone: (07) 3285 0000
/ MetroNorthHHS
If you think that only elderly people in hospital can get sepsis, then think again. Sepsis is an extreme response to an infection where your immune system becomes dysregulated and causes injury to your own tissues and organs.
TPCH General Paediatrician and Paediatric Emergency Consultant Dr Irfan Khan says that whilst sepsis is rare in children, it is time critical and parents recognising when their child is unusually sick is crucial so clinicians can act fast.
"We want to assess the whole child, rather than just one high fever, so I am looking at whether they are alert or drowsy, if their breathing is rapid, is their skin cold, mottled or blotchy or whether they have a rash that does not fade with pressure. The most important thing is severe unexplained pain or irritability, and parents have a good idea of what that child's baseline is," he explains.
"There are certain cohorts that are more vulnerable, including neonates, kids with existing conditions such as a cancer diagnosis or chronic conditions, kids with immune deficiencies or if they have incomplete immunisations, as well as post-surgical patients.
"A child does not need to have every warning sign but if your child is not improving as expected or is rapidly becoming more unwell, then those four words can help start and important conversation: could it be sepsis?" 🏥🚨
Handsome Damaad. Masah Allah 💕
What a handsome doctor, how can I get his number?
Amazing Doctor ⭐️
One of the best around xoxoxo
Legend Irfan
Healthcare is all about profit
If you've ever found yourself scrolling social media in bed at night, you may have come across the term 'orthosomnia' which describes an obsessive pursuit on achieving a perfect sleep. 😴
Whilst orthosomnia is more of an internet term than an official diagnosis, TPCH Senior Sleep Psychologist Elena says that practicing good sleep hygiene techniques are essential.
"This includes things like ensuring your bedroom environment is dark, cool and comfy, not eating a big meal within three hours of bedtime, getting some sunlight first thing in the morning and making sure you're not spending too much time in bed when you're not sleeping," Elena explains.
"The enemy of a good sleep is focussing on it too much but if you're taking over 30 minutes on average to fall asleep, if you are waking up in the night and finding it hard to go back to sleep or you are still feeling really sleepy after a full 7-9 hours, these are some things that could be a concern.
"If you do have a sleep issue related to falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early, then seeing a sleep psychologist is a first line treatment, and your GP can refer you to one."
"The enemy of a good sleep is focussing on it too much.." What happened to me at Logan hospital when my CNC gave me night duty every night for months. She completely destroyed my sleep and my mental health. Took years to recover from that.
Dr Lucy takes her role working with our older population seriously, and while she loves spending time with her patients on the TPCH ward, she is happiest when they get to go ‘home’.
Not all patients will be well enough to return to the home they have known, and many are waiting for aged care placements in a residential aged care facility.
“We know our patients who are well enough to leave hospital should not be spending longer than they need in a hospital ward – it’s much better for patients both clinically and emotionally if they can be discharged to their new home,” Dr Dakin said.
“As a geriatrician, we work hard to keep our older patients awaiting aged care placements as physically and emotionally well as we can, but we understand that more interim care arrangements and aged care solutions are needed.
“We treat unwell patients, but when a patient is well enough to be discharged to their new home with supports so they can continue doing the things they love, we want to see them do that.” 💛🏡
Lovely Lucy, we ran a continence clinic together in Ipswich. She is priceless with her endless compassion and kindness. Shelley
Dr Lucy Dakin is a highly dedicated specialist applying her expertise in a clearly overburdened area of health but bringing genuine concern, humaness, care and kindness to individuals within one of our most vulnerable population groups.👏👏👏
Loved working with Dr Lucy ☺️
Amazing Dr and person.
Dr Dakin is the best !!!
Wonderful doctor and person 💐
Fantastic doctor and beautiful person inside and out ❤️
Wow
Well appreciated, we are sure. And there, is allways, pressure, in the profession. 💕🙏👍
You are amazing Lucy! The patients are so lucky to have you ❤️
Fabulous Doctor, beautiful person, a privilege to work with
One of the few DR’s who learnt and spoke to me by name. 🖤
We love Dr Lucy and her dedication to our frail older population. Her generosity of spirit in the provision of care is 100%
Thank you for your dedication to Geriatric patient's at TPCH
The TPCH Emergency Department sees patients for a variety of conditions big and small, and Dr Will is here to talk you through some of the things you may or may not need to visit for. ✅🚩
Don’t forget that if you need medical help but don’t need to attend the physical hospital Emergency Department, there are other options available!
Depending on your symptoms, we can also help you via:
🫶Virtual Emergency Care Service
🫶calling 13HEALTH
🫶at a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic at your local Satellite Health Centre
🫶at the Nurse-led Walk-in Clinic in the Brisbane CBD
We love Dr Will!
Does this messaging need to be in letterboxes and on fridges?
Rude how they sent my daughter home in severe pain with investigating further with an ultrasound or MRI..she couldn't even take medication because of bloating and putting additional pain on her bladder.
Latest news
Events
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.
/ MetroNorthHHS
If you think that only elderly people in hospital can get sepsis, then think again. Sepsis is an extreme response to an infection where your immune system becomes dysregulated and causes injury to your own tissues and organs.
TPCH General Paediatrician and Paediatric Emergency Consultant Dr Irfan Khan says that whilst sepsis is rare in children, it is time critical and parents recognising when their child is unusually sick is crucial so clinicians can act fast.
"We want to assess the whole child, rather than just one high fever, so I am looking at whether they are alert or drowsy, if their breathing is rapid, is their skin cold, mottled or blotchy or whether they have a rash that does not fade with pressure. The most important thing is severe unexplained pain or irritability, and parents have a good idea of what that child's baseline is," he explains.
"There are certain cohorts that are more vulnerable, including neonates, kids with existing conditions such as a cancer diagnosis or chronic conditions, kids with immune deficiencies or if they have incomplete immunisations, as well as post-surgical patients.
"A child does not need to have every warning sign but if your child is not improving as expected or is rapidly becoming more unwell, then those four words can help start and important conversation: could it be sepsis?" 🏥🚨
Handsome Damaad. Masah Allah 💕
What a handsome doctor, how can I get his number?
Amazing Doctor ⭐️
One of the best around xoxoxo
Legend Irfan
Healthcare is all about profit
If you've ever found yourself scrolling social media in bed at night, you may have come across the term 'orthosomnia' which describes an obsessive pursuit on achieving a perfect sleep. 😴
Whilst orthosomnia is more of an internet term than an official diagnosis, TPCH Senior Sleep Psychologist Elena says that practicing good sleep hygiene techniques are essential.
"This includes things like ensuring your bedroom environment is dark, cool and comfy, not eating a big meal within three hours of bedtime, getting some sunlight first thing in the morning and making sure you're not spending too much time in bed when you're not sleeping," Elena explains.
"The enemy of a good sleep is focussing on it too much but if you're taking over 30 minutes on average to fall asleep, if you are waking up in the night and finding it hard to go back to sleep or you are still feeling really sleepy after a full 7-9 hours, these are some things that could be a concern.
"If you do have a sleep issue related to falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early, then seeing a sleep psychologist is a first line treatment, and your GP can refer you to one."
"The enemy of a good sleep is focussing on it too much.." What happened to me at Logan hospital when my CNC gave me night duty every night for months. She completely destroyed my sleep and my mental health. Took years to recover from that.
Dr Lucy takes her role working with our older population seriously, and while she loves spending time with her patients on the TPCH ward, she is happiest when they get to go ‘home’.
Not all patients will be well enough to return to the home they have known, and many are waiting for aged care placements in a residential aged care facility.
“We know our patients who are well enough to leave hospital should not be spending longer than they need in a hospital ward – it’s much better for patients both clinically and emotionally if they can be discharged to their new home,” Dr Dakin said.
“As a geriatrician, we work hard to keep our older patients awaiting aged care placements as physically and emotionally well as we can, but we understand that more interim care arrangements and aged care solutions are needed.
“We treat unwell patients, but when a patient is well enough to be discharged to their new home with supports so they can continue doing the things they love, we want to see them do that.” 💛🏡
Lovely Lucy, we ran a continence clinic together in Ipswich. She is priceless with her endless compassion and kindness. Shelley
Dr Lucy Dakin is a highly dedicated specialist applying her expertise in a clearly overburdened area of health but bringing genuine concern, humaness, care and kindness to individuals within one of our most vulnerable population groups.👏👏👏
Loved working with Dr Lucy ☺️
Amazing Dr and person.
Dr Dakin is the best !!!
Wonderful doctor and person 💐
Fantastic doctor and beautiful person inside and out ❤️
Wow
Well appreciated, we are sure. And there, is allways, pressure, in the profession. 💕🙏👍
You are amazing Lucy! The patients are so lucky to have you ❤️
Fabulous Doctor, beautiful person, a privilege to work with
One of the few DR’s who learnt and spoke to me by name. 🖤
We love Dr Lucy and her dedication to our frail older population. Her generosity of spirit in the provision of care is 100%
Thank you for your dedication to Geriatric patient's at TPCH
The TPCH Emergency Department sees patients for a variety of conditions big and small, and Dr Will is here to talk you through some of the things you may or may not need to visit for. ✅🚩
Don’t forget that if you need medical help but don’t need to attend the physical hospital Emergency Department, there are other options available!
Depending on your symptoms, we can also help you via:
🫶Virtual Emergency Care Service
🫶calling 13HEALTH
🫶at a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic at your local Satellite Health Centre
🫶at the Nurse-led Walk-in Clinic in the Brisbane CBD
We love Dr Will!
Does this messaging need to be in letterboxes and on fridges?
Rude how they sent my daughter home in severe pain with investigating further with an ultrasound or MRI..she couldn't even take medication because of bloating and putting additional pain on her bladder.
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.Latest news
Events
/ MetroNorthHHS
If you think that only elderly people in hospital can get sepsis, then think again. Sepsis is an extreme response to an infection where your immune system becomes dysregulated and causes injury to your own tissues and organs.
TPCH General Paediatrician and Paediatric Emergency Consultant Dr Irfan Khan says that whilst sepsis is rare in children, it is time critical and parents recognising when their child is unusually sick is crucial so clinicians can act fast.
"We want to assess the whole child, rather than just one high fever, so I am looking at whether they are alert or drowsy, if their breathing is rapid, is their skin cold, mottled or blotchy or whether they have a rash that does not fade with pressure. The most important thing is severe unexplained pain or irritability, and parents have a good idea of what that child's baseline is," he explains.
"There are certain cohorts that are more vulnerable, including neonates, kids with existing conditions such as a cancer diagnosis or chronic conditions, kids with immune deficiencies or if they have incomplete immunisations, as well as post-surgical patients.
"A child does not need to have every warning sign but if your child is not improving as expected or is rapidly becoming more unwell, then those four words can help start and important conversation: could it be sepsis?" 🏥🚨
Handsome Damaad. Masah Allah 💕
What a handsome doctor, how can I get his number?
Amazing Doctor ⭐️
One of the best around xoxoxo
Legend Irfan
Healthcare is all about profit
If you've ever found yourself scrolling social media in bed at night, you may have come across the term 'orthosomnia' which describes an obsessive pursuit on achieving a perfect sleep. 😴
Whilst orthosomnia is more of an internet term than an official diagnosis, TPCH Senior Sleep Psychologist Elena says that practicing good sleep hygiene techniques are essential.
"This includes things like ensuring your bedroom environment is dark, cool and comfy, not eating a big meal within three hours of bedtime, getting some sunlight first thing in the morning and making sure you're not spending too much time in bed when you're not sleeping," Elena explains.
"The enemy of a good sleep is focussing on it too much but if you're taking over 30 minutes on average to fall asleep, if you are waking up in the night and finding it hard to go back to sleep or you are still feeling really sleepy after a full 7-9 hours, these are some things that could be a concern.
"If you do have a sleep issue related to falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early, then seeing a sleep psychologist is a first line treatment, and your GP can refer you to one."
"The enemy of a good sleep is focussing on it too much.." What happened to me at Logan hospital when my CNC gave me night duty every night for months. She completely destroyed my sleep and my mental health. Took years to recover from that.
Dr Lucy takes her role working with our older population seriously, and while she loves spending time with her patients on the TPCH ward, she is happiest when they get to go ‘home’.
Not all patients will be well enough to return to the home they have known, and many are waiting for aged care placements in a residential aged care facility.
“We know our patients who are well enough to leave hospital should not be spending longer than they need in a hospital ward – it’s much better for patients both clinically and emotionally if they can be discharged to their new home,” Dr Dakin said.
“As a geriatrician, we work hard to keep our older patients awaiting aged care placements as physically and emotionally well as we can, but we understand that more interim care arrangements and aged care solutions are needed.
“We treat unwell patients, but when a patient is well enough to be discharged to their new home with supports so they can continue doing the things they love, we want to see them do that.” 💛🏡
Lovely Lucy, we ran a continence clinic together in Ipswich. She is priceless with her endless compassion and kindness. Shelley
Dr Lucy Dakin is a highly dedicated specialist applying her expertise in a clearly overburdened area of health but bringing genuine concern, humaness, care and kindness to individuals within one of our most vulnerable population groups.👏👏👏
Loved working with Dr Lucy ☺️
Amazing Dr and person.
Dr Dakin is the best !!!
Wonderful doctor and person 💐
Fantastic doctor and beautiful person inside and out ❤️
Wow
Well appreciated, we are sure. And there, is allways, pressure, in the profession. 💕🙏👍
You are amazing Lucy! The patients are so lucky to have you ❤️
Fabulous Doctor, beautiful person, a privilege to work with
One of the few DR’s who learnt and spoke to me by name. 🖤
We love Dr Lucy and her dedication to our frail older population. Her generosity of spirit in the provision of care is 100%
Thank you for your dedication to Geriatric patient's at TPCH
The TPCH Emergency Department sees patients for a variety of conditions big and small, and Dr Will is here to talk you through some of the things you may or may not need to visit for. ✅🚩
Don’t forget that if you need medical help but don’t need to attend the physical hospital Emergency Department, there are other options available!
Depending on your symptoms, we can also help you via:
🫶Virtual Emergency Care Service
🫶calling 13HEALTH
🫶at a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic at your local Satellite Health Centre
🫶at the Nurse-led Walk-in Clinic in the Brisbane CBD
We love Dr Will!
Does this messaging need to be in letterboxes and on fridges?
Rude how they sent my daughter home in severe pain with investigating further with an ultrasound or MRI..she couldn't even take medication because of bloating and putting additional pain on her bladder.
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