Leg and foot ulcers
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
Category Guideline
Urinary catheterisation
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
Information contained on this page is to assist in the investigation and management of patients with suspected paracetamol poisoning Click on the below image to link to the 2015 guidelines for the management of paracetamol poisoning in Australia and New Zealand.…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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…
Obstetric patients at SCGH
Here is the current advice on how and when to contact O&G services at KEMH for advice / review of pregnant patients presenting to this hospital Please see below memo regarding management of antenatal patients at SCGH Until further notice…
Arthrocentesis (joint aspiration)
A general guideline containing information on indications / contraindications / procedural technique relating to joint aspiration The principles of anaesthetic administration and use of an aseptic technique are similar for all joints, but the anatomical landmarks for the site…