Epistaxis
SCGH ED Epistaxis Management Guideline Date implemented – 06/2020 Review date – Pending Author – Jason Armstrong, Nuria O’Mahony (in consultation with ENT)
Category Guideline
Tissue / Organ Donation
Below are some reminders on how to go about initiating this process of tissue / organ donation. When in doubt patients can be discussed with the Donor Coordinator via switchboard (recently deceased patients) or the on call ICU senior doctor…
Policy for the insertion of a chest drain by a trainee in ED
This policy indicates the appropriate level of consultant supervision necessary for the insertion of a chest drain within SCGH ED, based on the individuals experience (as outlined below) Departmental Policy The insertion of a pleural drain is a key area…
Procedural sedation guideline and documentation
This checklist should be used for all procedural sedation performed in ED. The form can be found under the “BAT” phone in a slot next to the SCGH PE documentation. [PDF] Date implemented – 08/2010 Review date – due for…
Protected: Oral opiates as discharge medications
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Hydromorphone use in ED
Due to concerns over the high addictive potential of oxycodone, hydromorphone is preferable as a discharge analgesic for strong pain in most groups (other than the elderly where oxycodone’s stimulatory effects may be beneficial). Hydromorphone Hydromorphone intravenous and tablet form…