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References used for this fact sheet
- The Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection and Critical Care. More information here.
Information compiled by the Trauma System Coordination Unit.
The following organisations assisted in the preparation of the material: The Major Trauma Services (The Alfred, the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital); Transport Accident Commission; WorkCover Authority; Headway Victoria; Independence Australia and the Road Trauma Support Team.
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