Updated: Upper GI Bleed Protocol 10/2017
SCGH protocol to assist in the assessment, management and disposition of patients presenting with suspected upper GI bleeding Note: This can also be found on the SCGH ED Clinical Guidelines webpage
Category Guideline
Updated Pulmonary Embolism Initial Diagnostic Pathway 09/2017
SCGH Pulmonary Embolism Initial Diagnostic Pathway should be used to determine the appropriate investigation of all patients presenting with suspected pulmonary embolism. This form can be found under the “BAT” phone in a slot next to the ED Procedural Sedation…
PEG Re-Insertion Guideline
Here is a general guide to the emergent re-insertion of a displaced percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. Note: in hours there is a PEG Nurse on G75 available for advice contactable on DECT phone 73677. Date implemented – 01/2009 Revision…
Seizure Guideline
Here is the seizure management guideline developed by Leanne Hartnett and Tor Ercleve in 2009 Pharmacological Management: Date implemented – 09/2009 Revision date – currently being revised Author – Leanne Hartnett, Tor Ercleve, Isabella Taylor (Neurology)
Chest Drain Insertion Guideline
Here is the chest drain insertion guideline put together by Leanne Hartnett and Tor Ercleve in 2009 Date implemented – 05/2009 Review date – due for review Author – Leanne Hartnett and Tor Ercleve
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: Management of Immune Related Reactions
Here is a Medical Practice Guideline on the MANAGEMENT OF IMMUNE RELATED ADVERSE EVENTS ASSOCIATED WITH USE OF IMMUNE CHECKPOINT INHIBITORS produced by Dr Jack Burke (Immunology Department, FSH), currently pending approval at SCGH. Date implemented – 05/2017 Review date – 05/2020…