Patient Information Guide

September 1, 2024

Burns (15 years and above only)

This Queensland Health Emergency Department fact sheet covers treatment expectations, pain and itch management, expected recovery, follow up and when to seek help.

July 8, 2024

Minor Head Injury Without Concussion

An emergency department factsheet by the Clinical Excellence Division.

July 8, 2024

Concussion – Returning to Sport or Work

An emergency department factsheet by the Clinical Excellence Division.

July 8, 2024

Concussion

An emergency department factsheet by the Clinical Excellence Division.

July 3, 2024

Spine Orthosis Selection

This document provides guidelines on the management of different spinal injuries and offers an overview of different orthotic spinal bracing options.

July 3, 2024

Lumbar Sacral Orthosis

This patient information guide is for those who have been fitted with a lumbar sacral orthosis spinal brace.

July 3, 2024

Jewett TLSO

This patient information guide is for those who have been fitted with a Jewett TLSO brace.

July 3, 2024

Hard Collar

This patient information guide is for those who have been fitted with a hard collar.

July 3, 2024

Cervical Thoracic Orthosis

This patient information guide is for those who have been fitted with a cervical thoracic orthosis brace.

July 3, 2024

CTLSO

This patient information guide is for those who have been fitted with a CTLSO. A CTLSO acts as a support for a patient’s spine and the correct fitting is important for recovery.

July 3, 2024

CASH TLSO

This patient information guide is for those who have been fitted with a CASH brace. A CASH brace acts as a support for a patient’s spine and the correct fitting is important for recovery. From the Orthotics and Prosthetics Department of the Metro North Hospital and Health Service.

July 3, 2024

Bi-valve TLSO

This patient information guide is for those who have been fitted with a bi-valve thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis.