Although human interaction with leeches is common in Australia, there is little documented literature on ocular injuries as a result of contact with a leech. We report a case of ocular leech attachment and a previously undocumented method of removal with hypertonic saline solution.

Prehospital medical teams accurately alert trauma teams of the impending arrival of severely injured patients requiring massive blood transfusion and interventional hemorrhage control using “Code Crimson” activations.