Trauma Family Forever

In memory of significant contributors to the care of Trauma patients.

Sandy Zalstein (1969-2022)

Dr Sandy Zalstein was the inaugural Statewide Director of Trauma for Tasmania. In the period 2016 – 2019 he championed development of the nascent trauma system, enacting care pathways to ensure that injured Tasmanians receive the right care, at the right place, at the right time. Sandy drew on his experiences as an anaesthetist and intensivist at The Alfred and in the Australian Defence Force, as well as the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Trauma Verification process, to map a path towards best practice trauma care in his adopted state. This foundation has allowed his successors to implement a trauma registry, comprehensive case management and a specialist trauma inpatient unit at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Sandy was a larger than life figure whose life and work continues to influence all those who were fortunate enough to work with him.

Sue Winter (1963-2022)

Dr Winter was a teacher and intensivist at The Alfred (Vic), and was one of the first reponders in the aftermath of the 2002 Bali bombing.

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In 2021, Colonel Susan WINTER CSC: Recieved a (OAM) Order of Australia in the military division for meritorious service as a specialist anaesthetist and intensivist on multiple overseas deployments and specialist medical advisor to the 2nd General Health Battalion, 3rd Health Support Battalion and Army Health Services.
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Damian McMahon (1959-2012)

Mr Damian McMahon was a trauma surgeon who trained in general surgery at the Austin and Repatriation Hospital in Melbourne, Victoria.

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On completing his training in 1993, he travelled abroad and completed a fellowship in traumatology and critical care at the University of Pennsylvania. On returning to Australia in 1997 he was appointed as a staff specialist at the Canberra Hospital, and shortly after became the Director of the Shock Trauma Service. Recognised by ANZAST with the Damian McMahon Price and by RACS with the Damian McMahon Trauma Research Travel Grant for Trainees.
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Fiona (Fahey) Mitchell

Fiona (Fahey) Mitchell