This is variable but locum vets commonly earn between $45 to $60 per hour plus superannuation with $50 per hour plus superannuation being the usual rate. The amount a locum vet can earn compares very favourably with permanent salaries.
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy: Damage to cells in the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) from inadequate oxygen. Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy allegedly may cause death in the newborn period or result in what is later recognized as developmental delay, mental retardation, or cerebral palsy.
By definition, an ALTE refers to a sudden event, often characterized by apnea or other abrupt changes in the childâs behavior (Table 1).1 Symptoms of an ALTE include one or more of the following: apnea, change in color or muscle tone, coughing, or gagging.2 These episodes may necessitate stimulation or resuscitation to arouse the child and ...