This guideline describes the basics of assessment and treatment for patients with acute recreational drug toxicity. It also has handy information for discharge planning including Take Home Naloxone and D&A rehab resources. Please be aware that if a patient has…
Link to old SCGH ED COVID guideline page (last updated 08/2021) is HERE
Date implemented – 01/2020Review date – nil plannedAuthor – Lynette White (NP), Dr Antony Clark (Ophthamology), Dr Jehan De Souyza (Ophthamology)
SCGH guideline to assist in deciding eligibility, resuscitation and the timely application of ECMO for suitable OOHCA patients. ECMO Pre-hosptial Activation Criteria ECMO Call Process Once Initiated ECMO Cannulation Workflow ECMO Room Setup Date implemented – 04/2022 Review date –…
SCGH protocol to assist in the assessment, management and disposition of patients presenting with suspected upper GI bleeding Note: This can also be found on the SCGH ED Clinical Guidelines webpage
Here is a general guide to the emergent re-insertion of a displaced percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. Note: in hours there is a PEG Nurse on G75 available for advice contactable on DECT phone 73677. Date implemented – 01/2009 Revision…
