Category Guideline

Transthoracic cardiac pacing

SCGHED Guideline 1 340

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

SCGHED Guideline 1 340

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…

Leg and foot ulcers

SCGHED Guideline 1 340

This pathway is designed to guide the appropriate referral and disposition of patients presenting with leg and foot ulcers. Date implemented – 05/2015Revision date – 05/2018Author – Vascular surgery

Urinary catheterisation

SCGHED Guideline 4 340

Guideline for the insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter   Indications Intermittent Measurement of bladder residual volume. Obtaining uncontaminated urine for microscopy and culture (especially in females or young children). Facilitating adequate bladder emptying (e.g. in conditions associated with atonic…

Paracetamol Poisoning

SCGHED Education Toxicology 340

Information contained on this page is to assist in the investigation and management of patients with suspected paracetamol poisoning Updated guidelines for the management ofparacetamol poisoning in Australia and New Zealand 2019 Paracetamol Nomogram  NAC protocol Remember : all patients who…