Overcoming Injection Fear: How to Self-Administer Anticoagulant Injections After Surgery Practical steps for patients, carers and clinicians to reduce needle anxiety and improve adherence to post-operative anticoagulant injections such as Clexane or Heparin. Why Anticoagulant Injections Are Prescribed After Surgery After surgery, the risk of developing blood clots increases—especially if mobility is reduced. To prevent […]
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Improving Painful Procedures: Kids West Donates NeedleCalm to a local Paediatric Unit
Hospital visits often begin with a dreaded pinprick. For the millions of adults and children who fear needles, this simple procedure can cause significant distress and anxiety. Trypanophobia, or the fear of needles, can lead to avoidance of essential medical care, such as blood draws, vaccinations, and other necessary treatments. The impact of needle phobia […]
Lauren Barber Selected as Finalist for 2024 Innovation Leadership Award
We are thrilled to announce that our founder and CEO, Lauren Barber, has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 Innovation Leadership Award. This award, presented by InnovationAus, recognises leaders who have demonstrated significant innovation within their industries. A Testament to Innovative Leadership The Innovation Leadership Award is part of the InnovationAus Awards for […]
