Tag Archive: cardiothoracics

ECMO for OOHCA Guideline 10/2017

SCGH guideline to assist in deciding eligibility, resuscitation and the timely application of ECMO for suitable OOHCA patients. Date implemented – 10/2017 Review date – 02/2018 Author – Ercleve / Phillips (Note – collaborative ED/ICU/Cardiothoracics)

CME 17/08/2017 – SCGH ED ECMO Update

SCGH ED ECMO update from SCGH ED CME Here is Sam’s talk on the current state of the developing SCGH ECMO / ECPR service. Resources: SCGH ECPR Resources page

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

SCGH Pulmonary Embolism Advanced Care Pathway – Update 11/2015

Here is the updated SCGH Pulmonary Embolism Advanced Care Pathway. The only real change is for the High Risk Submassive PE group, with the inclusion of the suggested “appropriate specialty” based on whether the clot is central or peripheral. This pathway can also…
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