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Life-saving ECMO machine research receives major funding boost

29 September 2022

Intensive care specialists from The Alfred will play a major role in new research that aims to better identify patients who will benefit most from the advanced for of life support, known as ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation).

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Sandringham Hospital Emergency Department grows

12 September 2022

Sandringham Hospital’s Emergency Department is now bigger and better following the opening of a new space dedicated to patients needing longer observation and support.

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Springing into allergy season

1 September 2022

Alfred Health allergy specialists are urging Victorians to get prepared for a what could be a difficult Spring for sufferers of hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and asthma.

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Severe injuries from motor vehicle accidents soar

26 August 2022

More than 400 Victorians were admitted to The Alfred’s ICU after sustaining life-threatening injuries from motor vehicle accidents last year, continuing a surge in severe trauma.

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Organ donation helps Petra beat all odds

25 July 2022

Petra Brosch was enjoying a routine daily jog along Elwood Beach when she collapsed suddenly and went into cardiac arrest. 

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Update on operational changes

14 July 2022

Alfred Health is making some operational changes to ensure we can continue caring for the most critically ill in our community as the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations continue to climb.

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Winter warmers prompt burns warning

6 July 2022

A spike in burns admissions caused by old or faulty hot water bottles is once again raising concerns for The Alfred’s specialist burns team.

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Urgent plea following record high campfire burns

14 June 2022

A record number of burns from accidents around campfires has authorities urging campers to exercise greater caution around fires.

emergency & trauma

Emergency Short Stay Unit development underway

3 June 2022

Construction of a single-story Emergency Short Stay Unit (ESSU) is underway at Sandringham Hospital.

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ECMO team saves 50 lives

29 April 2022

Specialists at The Alfred saved the lives of 50 COVID-19 patients with the use of ECMO during the height of the pandemic.

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