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Revealed: What St John ambulance was called to in Bay of Plenty in 2020
3 Feb, 2021 11:00 PM
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The Covid-19 lockdown is believed to be the main reason ambulance callouts in the Bay of Plenty were down in 2020. Photo / File
The Covid-19 lockdown is believed to be the main reason ambulance callouts in the Bay of Plenty were down in 2020. Photo / File
Demand for ambulance services in the Bay of Plenty is climbing, particularly for people suffering heart problems, strokes or abdominal pains. New data from St John shows the number of callouts in the Lakes District related to abdominal pains rose from 405 to 536 while callouts for strokes increased from 252 to 312.
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Philips Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Model helps increase diagnostic confidence and improved patient experience compared to current standard of care
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Royal Philips, providing physicians a more patient-friendly solution compared to the current standard of care for managing AAA patients. Based on 3D ultrasound, Philips AAA Model delivers clinicians accurate diagnostic information without exposing patients to high doses of radiation and nephrotoxic contrast agents.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an aneurysm that forms in the lower part of the aorta. Typically, AAAs are identified incidentally during abdominal imaging exams but, in some cases, remain undetected until rupture. A ruptured AAA has an 80% mortality rate [1], emphasizing the importance of routine surveillance. Philips AAA Model integrates innovative software and leading Philips 3D ultrasound technologies into a single solution to help increase diagnostic confidence