Intranasal Fentanyl
May 12, 2022There is currently a national shortage of Intranasal Diamorphine therefore we are using Intranasal Fentanyl as a replacement. Dose is 1.5micrograms/Kg for the initial dose… Read more
Obstetric Emergencies at HRI
April 21, 2022Pregnant patients with Severe Life threatening conditions e.g serious trauma, cardiac arrest, serious medical condition Manage as per ALS/ATLS/MOET guidance (Don’t forget uterine displacement manually).… Read more
Penthrox (Methoxyflurane)
April 1, 2022Penthrox is an inhaled, patient controlled analgesic for use with moderate to severe acute pain associated with trauma. Not to be used in atraumatic pain,… Read more
Paeds Liaison Form – EPR
March 13, 2022The Paediatric Liaison Form (PLF is now part of EPR – how to guide) This form alerts the Paediatric Liaison Team to your concerns so that… Read more
Emergency PEG/PEJ/RIG replacement
February 9, 2022When a patients with a PEG/PEJ/RIG that has come out attends the ED its important that we can either replace it or insert an EN-Plug OR… Read more
Covid-19: Oximetry @home pathway
January 14, 2022In 2022 we can now refer Covid-19 patients who are being discharged into the “Oximetry @home” pathway. CHFT staff need to complete the attached referral… Read more
Chest Trauma – WYMTN
January 6, 2022Chest injury as part of major trauma, can range from painful to life threatening so prompt treatment and recognition is vital. Esp. in ‘Silver Trauma’… Read more
Covid-19 Trust Isolation (Dec 2021)
December 24, 2021The trust isolation policies have been updated inline with national guidance. Scenario 1 – Staff member Symptomatic Scenario 2 – Staff member asymptomatic, with a… Read more