Category Guideline

Lumbar puncture

SCGHED Guideline 2 340

A guide to indications / contraindications / procedural technique related to performing a lumbar puncture Lumbar puncture is a potentially uncomfortable procedure that must not be rushed. It is essential to position the patient correctly and take your time. Indications…

MERS CoV

Below is a circular from the Communicable Disease Control Directorate (CDCD) WA regarding information pertaining to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Cronavirus (MERS-CoV) afor Emergency Departments & Hosptials 6/2015 Date implemented – 06/2015 Revision date – 06/2018 Author – Dr Paul Armstrong…

Bleeding on New Oral Anticoagulants

Here is an excert from the WATAG NOAC Prescribing Guidelines 04/2016 relating to the management of bleeding with New Oral Anticoagulants (NOAC’s) Other Resources: WA New Oral Anticoagulants Prescribing Guidelines – complete document (04/2016) Date implemented – 04/2016 Review date – 04/2019 Author…

Transfusion Reaction Algorithm

Here is the SCGH transfusion manual transfusion reaction algorithm SCGH transfusion manual – transfusion reaction algorithm: Other Resources: SCGH Transfusion Service Policy Manual (intranet link) Date implemented – 11/2015 Review date – 11/2018 Author – Transfusion medicine SCGH

Febrile neutropaenia

SCGH management guideline for febrile neutropenia Date implemented – 05/2010 Review date – Pending (checked 2/2016) Author – David Speers (Infectious diseases) / Haematology