http://hdl.handle.net/2440/10018 Search the Channel search http://digital.library.adelaide.edu.au/dspace/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/2440/55931 Title: Clandestine drug laboratories in Australia and the potential for harm<br/><br/>Author: Caldicott, David Gerald Edward; Pigou, Paul E.; Beattie, Robert; Edwards, John W.<br/><br/>Abstract: The emphasis in the literature regarding illicit drugs has been overwhelmingly on the subject of harm caused by their ingestion. Little has been reported on the potential and real harm associated with the illicit manufacture of drugs. This paper describes the increasing prevalence of clandestine drug laboratories in Australia, overwhelmingly devoted to the manufacture of methamphetamine. The nature of the illicit synthetic process is reviewed together with its inherent dangers for the 'cook', first responders and bystanders including children, and the environment. We have analysed the emerging trends in manufacture and seizure in Australia, and offer suggestions to remedy significant deficiencies in knowledge and policy in the management of clandestine drug laboratories, especially with reference to clinical management issues, data collection, environmental contaminants and remediation, legislation and research. In particular, we conclude that: The problem of clandestine drug laboratories is growing in Australia, reflecting patterns world-wide. There are significant health and environmental implications of this growth. First responders should ensure that specialised expertise is available when decommissioning detected laboratories. Clinicians should familiarise themselves with the types of injuries associated with clandestine drug manufacture. Legislatures without a clandestine drug laboratory registry should establish one. Where it doesn't exist, legislation should be sought to curb the spread of this unwanted phenomenon. Significant opportunities exist for further research into the harm caused to first responders, the community, and the environment by clandestine laboratories. Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2440/55930 Title: Crocodile attack in Australia: An analysis of its incidence and review of the pathology and management of crocodilian attacks in general<br/><br/>Author: Caldicott, David Gerald Edward; Croser, D.; Manolis, Charlie; Webb, Graham; Britton, Adam<br/><br/>Abstract: Crocodilians represent one of the oldest constant animal lineages on the planet, in no small part due to their formidable array of predatory adaptations. As both human and crocodilian populations expand, they increasingly encroach on each others' territories, bringing morbidity and mortality to both populations. In this article, the medical and herpetologic literature pertaining to injuries caused by crocodilians is reviewed, and the patterns of saltwater crocodile attacks in Australia from 1971 to 2004 are analyzed. In this review, we examine the features of crocodilians that contribute to explaining their evolutionary success, as well as the potential hazard they pose to humans. Only by understanding their capabilities is it possible to mitigate the potential threat to life and limb. Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2440/55686 Title: Splenectomy in severe haemophilia<br/><br/>Author: Caldicott, David Gerald Edward; Bonnin, Robert Lansell Lacy; Lloyd, John Viner; Day, P.<br/><br/>Abstract: The management of any surgical condition in a haemophilia patient is a challenging problem for the surgeon. It is particularly difficult if the patient presents in extremis, with no apparent cause for their collapse. We report a case of successful management of spontaneous splenic rupture in a severe haemophiliac, and review the literature associated with this unusual condition. Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2440/55625 Title: A checklist for components of operating room suites<br/><br/>Author: Patkin, Michael Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT