Benjamin Mackie

Articles by Benjamin Mackie


Letter to the Editor – Mackie

Dear Editor Recently, Clifford (2014) conducted a literature review of compassion fatigue and burnout in military health professionals. As noted by the author, the recent Dunt Review highlights the issue of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has raised the awareness and public debate of this service related  injury.  Moreover, the authors focus of discussion in relation… Read more »

By Benjamin Mackie In   Issue Volume 23 No. 2

What is the effectiveness of lung assist devices in blast lung injury

Blast lung injury (BLI) is a direct consequence of a blast wave from high explosive detonations upon the body. The physics of a blast wave are nonlinear and complex. The primary blast effects are most significant at airfluid interfaces such as the ear. Introduction Blast lung injury (BLI) presents a unique triage, diagnostic and management… Read more »

By Benjamin Mackie In   Issue Volume 16 No. 1 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2021-52146238/JMVH Vol 16 No 1