Saving lives after the 2002 Bali bombings
After the 2002 Bali terror attack, 28 burns victims arrived at Royal Perth Hospital in Australia. Burns expert Professor Fiona Wood worked to save patients using ‘spray-on skin’.
Two bombs ripped through the Kuta area of the Indonesian island of Bali on 12 October 2002.
202 people were killed.
28 burns victims were taken to Royal Perth Hospital, Australia, where plastic surgeon Professor Fiona Wood worked.
She led a team working to save patients suffering between two and 92 percent body burns using ‘spray-on skin’.
Professor Wood speaks to Megan Jones.
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(Photo: Professor Fiona Wood. Credit: Fiona Wood Foundation)
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