Category Guideline

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…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

SCGHED Guideline 4 340

The flowchart and information on this page is intended to assist in the appropriate assessment and management of patients presenting to the emergency department with acute exacerbations of COPD COPD Flowchart Notes on the guideline – Management of acute exacerbations of…