Category Guideline

Sepsis

Here is the SCGH ED Suspected Sepsis Triage Screening Tool NOTE: A senior emergency doctor is contacted directly by the nursing staff (usually from triage) when a patient meeting the appropriate criteria are identified. Triage Screening Tool: Other Resources: Here are…

Atrial Fibrillation with Tachycardia

This guideline is designed to assist in the appropriate management of patients presenting with tachycardia related to acute or acute on chronic atrial fibrillation [PDF] References: Quick reference guide: Atrial Fibrillation Information for the Health Practitioner. DOHWA 8/2014 WATAG ‘Prescribing…

Language and Interpreter Services

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Professional interpreters should be used to communicate with people with limited English comprehension and speaking capacity in all situations concerning their medical condition and/or treatment. NMHS Interpreter Services and Translated Information Policy SCGH Interpreter Services Information Needed Prior to Referral:…

Transthoracic cardiac pacing

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Guideline describing the indications, contraindications, procedure and complications of transthoracic cardiac pacing Indications Patient with symptomatic bradycardia and a palpable pulse who has not responded to pharmacological therapy. High-grade AV blockade Cardiac arrest with ventricular standstill, but atrial activity present.…

Paracentesis

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Guideline to assist in performing paracentesis   Indications Diagnostic Determine the cause of new onset ascites, ascites of unknown origin, or suspected malignant ascites Suspicion of bacterial peritonitis in a patient with known ascites with associated pyrexia, hypotension, tachycardia or…