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This list of guidelines was drawn up after a prioritisation procedure by members of the Clinical Guideline Committee.

Topics not on the list can be submitted for consideration by the committee via guidelines@iaem.ie.

All guidelines need to focus on an evidence based EM approach to the specific presentation. Please use the template available here.

 

Adult Guidelines

Adult Guidelines

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GuidelineName
GuidelineName
Guideline updates
Henoch Schonlein Purpura (UPDATE)#1: In Progress
Management of Patients with Suspected Hip Fracture in the ED (UPDATE)#1:
Management of Patients with ICDs (UPDATE)#1: In Progress
Management of Laryngomalacia (UPDATE)#1:
Laundry Detergent Capsule Ingestion (UPDATE)#1:
Pain Management (UPDATE)#1: In Progress
Syncope - Adult (UPDATE)#1:
Syncope - Paediatric (UPDATE)#1:
Priority Guidelines
Warfarin Reversal#1:
Headache#1: In Progress
Cauda Equina#1: In Progress
Rapid Tranquilisation#1: In Progress
Cardiology
Acute Coronary Syndrome#1:
Acute Heart Failure#1: In Progress
Bradyarrythmias#1:
Tachyarrythmias#1: In Progress
Atrial Fibrillation#1: In Progress
Pericarditis#1: In Progress
Supraventricular Tachycardia#1: In Progress
Dermatology
Angioedema#1: In Progress
Blistering Skin Conditions#1: In Progress
Eczema#1: In Progress
Steven Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis#1: In Progress
Endocrinology
Diabetic Ketoacidosis#1: In Progress
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State#1: In Progress
Hypercalcaemia#1: In Progress
Hypocalcaemia#1: In Progress
Hyperkalaemia#1: In Progress
Hypokalaemia#1: In Progress
Hypernatraemia#1: In Progress
Thyrotoxicosis#1: In Progress
End of Life Care
Organ Donation#1: In Progress
ENT
Epistaxis#1: In Progress
Oesophageal food bolus impaction#1: In Progress
Gastroenterology
Diarrhoeal Illness#1:
Diverticular Disease#1: In Progress
Ulcerative Colitis#1: In Progress
Oesophageal Food Bolus Impaction#1: In Progress
Oesophageal Variceal Bleed#1: In Progress
Upper GI Bleed#1: In Progress
General Medical
Hypertension#1: In Progress
Liver Failure#1: In Progress
Haematology
Anticoagulation in VTE#1: In Progress
Bleeding Disorders#1:
Massive Transfusion#1: In Progress
NOAC Reversal#1:
Prothrombin Complex Concentrate#1: In Progress
Infectious Diseases
Meningitis#1:
Management
Fitness to Drive#1:
Frequent Attenders#1: In Progress
Overcrowding#1:
Patient who Absconds#1:
Miscellaneous
Guidance for developing a sensory room in an adult ED#1: In Progress
Nephrology
Acute Renal Failure#1:
Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome#1:
Pyelonephritis#1:
Urinary Tract Infection#1:
Neurology
Confusion#1:
Migraine#1: In Progress
Status Epilepticus#1: In Progress
Stroke#1: In Progress
Subarachnoid Haemorrhage#1: In Progress
TIA#1: In Progress
Vertigo#1: In Progress
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Ectopic Pregnancy#1: In Progress
Emergency Contraception#1: In Progress
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease#1:
Pregnancy: Abdominal Pain#1:
Pregnancy: Antepartum Haemorrhage#1:
Pregnancy: Postpartum Haemorrhage#1: In Progress
Pregnancy: Prolapsed Cord#1:
Pregnancy: Trauma#1:
Pregnancy: VTE#1:
Resuscitative Hysterotomy#1: In Progress
Unexpected delivery with neonatal support#1: In Progress
Orthpaedics and Soft Tissue Emergencies
Back Pain#1: In Progress
Bursitis#1:
De Quervain's tenosynovitis#1: In Progress
Monoarthritis#1: In Progress
Osteomyelitis#1:
Scaphoid - Suspected Fractures#1: In Progress
Ophthalmology
Red Eye#1: In Progress
Pain Management
IN Fentanyl/Midazolam/Naloxone#1: In Progress
Methoxyflurane#1: In Progress
Neuropathic Pain#1:
Regional Anaesthesia#1:
Regional Anaesthesia - Digital Ring Block#1: In Progress
Procedures
Administration of Tetanus vaccine in the ED#1: In Progress
Arterial Line Insertion#1: In Progress
Backslab Application#1: In Progress
Haematoma Block#1: In Progress
Joint Aspiration#1:
Lateral Canthotomy#1: In Progress
NIV Use#1: In Progress
Peg Tube Replacement#1: In Progress
Rapid Sequence Induction#1: In Progress
Thoracotomy#1: In Progress
Psychiatry
Pharmacological Management of the Agitated Patient#1: In Progress
Dystonic Reaction#1: In Progress
Involuntary Admission#1:
Management of acute behavioural disturbance#1: In Progress
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome#1:
Respiratory
Acute Respiratory Failure#1: In Progress
Asthma#1: In Progress
Management of Patients with Chest Drains in CDU#1: In Progress
Pneumonia#1:
Pneumothorax#1: In Progress
Pulmonary Embolism#1: In Progress
Resuscitation
Opiate Overdose#1: In Progress
Peripheral Noradrenaline Infusion#1: In Progress
Surgery
AAA Rupture#1: In Progress
Acute Pancreatitis#1: In Progress
Appendicitis#1:
Cellulitis#1: In Progress
Toxicology
Digoxin Toxicity#1:
Management of Suspected Internal Drug Trafficker#1: In Progress
Nitrous oxide induced sensorimotor polyneuropathy#1: In Progress
Paracetamol Overdose#1: In Progress
Trauma
Blunt Abdominal Trauma#1: In Progress
Imaging Recommendations for Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury in Trauma#1: In Progress
Head Injury#1: In Progress
Pelvic Fractures#1: In Progress
Sexual Assault#1: In Progress
Silver Trauma#1: In Progress
Urology
Haematuria#1: In Progress
Testicular Mass#1:
Urinary Retention#1: In Progress

Paediatric Guidelines

Paediatric Guidelines

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GuidelineName
GuidelineName
Priority Guidelines
Acute Eye Injuries#1: In Progress
Aminophylline Use in Asthma#1:
Cervical Spine Injury#1:
Constipation#1: In Progress
Croup#1: In Progress
Fractures: Casting - Femur Fracture#1:
Headache#1: In Progress
Jaundice in Early Infancy/Phototherapy#1:
Major Trauma#1:
Airway
Acute Upper Airway Obstruction#1: In Progress
NIV#1: In Progress
Paediatric Emergency Airway Management#1:
Allergy
Urticaria#1: In Progress
Anaphylaxis#1: In Progress
Latex Allergy#1:
Analgesia
Bier's Block#1: In Progress
Ketamine#1:
Patient (and Nurse) Controlled Analgesia#1:
Sedation in the Emergency Department#1:
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy - Chest Infection#1:
Cerebral Palsy - Increased Seizures#1:
Cerebral Palsy - Pain and Irritability#1:
Dermatology
Eczema#1:
Fever and Petechiae#1:
HSV Gingivostomatitis#1:
Nappy Rash#1:
Endocrinology
Adrenal Crisis/Acute Adrenal Insufficiency#1: In Progress
Diabetes Mellitus#1: In Progress
Diabetic Ketoacidosis#1:
ENT
Epistaxis#1: In Progress
Nasal Discharge - Persistent Rhinosinusitis#1:
Foreign Bodies
Ingested Foreign Body#1: In Progress
Gynaecology
Adolescent: Heavy Menstrual Bleeding#1:
Adolescent: Lower Abdominal Pain#1:
Adolescent: STIs#1:
Adolescent: Vulval Ulcers#1:
Haematology
Bleeding Disorders#1:
Sickle Cell Disease in the ED#1:
von Willebrand's Disease#1:
Haemophilia#1:
Infants
Apnoea (Neonatal)#1:
B.R.U.E.#1:
Colic#1:
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux#1:
Infectious Diseases
Cellulitis and Skin Infections#1:
Chickenpox#1: In Progress
CSF Interpretation#1:
Ebola#1:
Encephalitis#1:
Epiglottitis#1:
Febrile Child#1: In Progress
Febrile Neutropenia#1:
Gastroenteritis#1:
Illness/Fever in Recently Returned Traveller#1: In Progress
Malaria#1:
Meningococcal Disease#1:
Needle Stick Injury#1: In Progress
Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis#1:
Pertussis#1:
Pneumonia - Community Acquired Pneumonia#1:
Sepsis/Septic Shock (including Meningococcaemia)#1:
Miscellaneous
Adolescent Patient: Engaging with an Adolescent#1:
Advance Directives, Withholding or Withdrawing Life Sustaining Treatment#1:
CVAD - Central Venous Access Device#1:
Dental Conditions - Non-traumatic#1:
Emergency Paediatric Tracheostomy Management#1:
Extravasation Injury Management#1:
Hypothermia#1:
Intravenous Fluids#1:
Lumbar Puncture#1:
Suprapubic Aspiration#1:
Temperature Measurement and Control#1:
Transfer - CART (Children At Risk of Transfer)#1:
Neurology
Ataxia#1:
Bell's Palsy#1:
Stroke in Childhood#1:
Neurosurgical Transfers (Time Critical)#1:
Ketogenic Diet Acute Illness Management#1:
Paediatrics
Acute Decrease in Level of Consciousness#1:
AKI Guidelines#1:
Anaemia#1:
Angioedema - C1 Esterase Inhibitor Deficiency#1:
Arthritis - Acutely Swollen Joint#1:
Cardiology#1: In Progress
Death of a Child#1:
Dehydration#1:
Diabetes Insipidus#1:
Failure to Thrive/Poor Growth#1:
Gastrointestinal Bleeding#1:
GORD#1:
Haematuria#1:
Hyperammonaemia#1:
Hyperkalaemia#1:
Hypernatraemia#1:
Hypertension#1:
Hypoglycaemia#1: In Progress
Hyponatraemia#1:
ITP#1:
Kawasaki Disease#1:
Metabolic Disorders#1:
Nephrotic Syndrome#1:
Oesophageal Variceal Bleed#1:
Serotonin Syndrome#1:
SVT#1:
Torticollis#1:
UTI#1:
Vitamin D Deficiency#1:
Pharmacy
Anticoagulation Guideline - Therapy#1:
Emergency Drug Doses#1:
IV Ig#1:
Pneumothorax
Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax#1: In Progress
Thoracocentesis#1:
Poisoning
Initial Management of Acute Poisoning#1:
Alkali Poisoning#1:
Anticonvulsant#1:
Antihistamine#1:
Benzodiazepine#1:
Essential Oils#1:
Ethanol#1:
High Risk Low Dose Paediatric Ingestions#1:
Psychiatry
ADHD#1:
Anorexia Nervosa#1:
Autism and Developmental Disability#1:
Depression#1:
Emergency Chemical Restraint#1:
Mental State Exam#1:
Resuscitation Guidelines
Adrenaline Infusion#1: In Progress

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GuidelineName
GuidelineName
Seizures
Afebrile Seizures#1:
Febrile Convulsions#1: In Progress
Status Epilepticus#1:
Social Work
Child Protection Publications/Sexual Exploitation/Physical Signs of Child Sexual Abuse#1:
Missing Person Notification in the ED#1:
Non-Accidental Injury#1:
Substance Abuse - Alcohol#1:
Surgery
Abdominal Pain#1:
Button Battery Ingestion#1: In Progress
Compartment Syndrome#1:
Intussusception#1: In Progress
Pyloric Stenosis#1:
Tracheostomy
Emergency Paediatric Tracheostomy Management#1:
Trauma
Bite Injuries#1:
Burns#1: In Progress
Cervical Spine Assessment/Collar Placement#1: In Progress
Chest Drain Insertion/Management#1: In Progress
Dental Injuries#1:
Head Injury#1:
Lacerations/Wound Care#1:
Major Paediatric Trauma Primary Survey#1:
Pelvic Injuries#1:
Spinal Cord Injury#1:
Straddle Injuries#1:
Management of Tetanus Prone Wounds#1:
Upper Limb Non Use#1:
Use of TXA#1:
Urology
Acute Scrotal Pain/Swelling#1:
Ballanitis#1: In Progress

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