Guideline describing the indications, contraindications and procedure of DC electrical cardioversion of tachyarrhythmias Electrical Cardioversion An electrical current applied across the chest, which is synchronised with the R wave of the ECG to reduce the risk of precipitating VF…
Defibrillation is a time critical procedure for the treatment of VF or pulseless VT. This guideline outlines a practical approach to defibrillation. Defibrillation Defibrillation is the passage of electrical current across the myocardium to depolarise a critical myocardial mass.…
Thanks to the efforts of Assoc Prof James Rippey (in collaboration with other emergency, cardiology, general medical and clinical biochemical colleagues) here are the current SCGH ED STEMI, ACS pathways and discharge advice sheets. SCGH ED Code STEMI Protocol (updated…
This flowchart, and accompanying management notes, provide information to guide the appropriate management and disposition of patients presenting with a spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage Flowchart Management notes Date implemented – 11/2014 Revision date – 11/2017 Authors – Ioana Vlad, Sharon Lee,…
The following amendment has been made: For UNSTABLE patients (as per central black box in pathway) ED to contact Gastro Reg 24/7 and make MAU +/- ICU Reg aware of patient. For STABLE patients ED refers to MAU Reg. The MAU…
Here is the “Recommended Standard for Fixation of Central Lines” at SCGH, as developed by the SCGH ICU team after discussion with the relevant clinical units. Click on the image below to see the full document and explanation Here is…
