Clinical Guidelines
This area contains clinical guidelines developed by IAEM Clinical Guidelines Committee (CGC). This committee was established in 2014 to meet the increasing need for high quality, evidence-based Emergency Department (ED)-specific clinical guidelines in Ireland. It’s main objective is to improve the quality and safety of ED patient care in Ireland.
The current membership of the committee is:
- Dr Karen Harris (Chair), Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Sligo University Hospital
guidelines@iaem.ie - Dr Termizi Hassan (Vice Chair), Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Hermitage Medical Clinic, Dublin
- Dr Nigel Salter, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin
- Dr Áine Mitchell, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Sligo University Hospital
- Dr Laura Heffernan (Trainee representative), Specialist Registrar in Emergency Medicine, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
- Prof Conor Deasy, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Cork University Hospital
- Dr Victoria Meighan, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin
- Dr Carol Blackburn, Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, OLCHC, Dublin
- Dr Laura Melody, Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, OLCHC, Dublin
- Dr Aileen McCabe, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin
IAEM Guidelines
CGC Guidelines – Adult
CGC Guidelines – Paediatric
Clinical Guideline | Status |
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Periorbital and Orbital Cellulitis (Adults and Paediatrics) | Published April 2022 |
Emergency Management of Children Presenting with Acute Onset Torticollis | Published April 2021 |
Paediatric Cervical Lymphadenopathy | Published February 2021 |
Management of Drowning in Children | Published December 2020 |
Pain Management in Paediatric Emergency Care | Published August 2020 |
Bronchiolitis | Published November 2018 |
HHFNC in Bronchiolitis | Published October 2018 |
Foreign Bodies: The Emergency Department Management of Inhaled and Inserted Objects in Children | Published October 2018 |
Paediatric Syncope | Published August 2018 |
Henoch Schonlein Purpura | Published March 2018 |
Management of Laryngomalacia | Published November 2016 |
Laundry detergent capsule ingestion | Published November 2016 |
Management of Vulvovaginitis | Published November 2016 |
IAEM Guideline QR Code Posters
International Guidance
Geriatric Emergency Medicine Care
While IAEM takes every care to compile accurate information and to keep it up-to-date, we cannot guarantee its absolute correctness and completeness. The information provided on this website does not constitute business, medical or other professional advice and is subject to change. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or expense resulting from the use of this information or guidance. IAEM recognises that patients, their situations, Emergency Departments and staff all vary. These guidelines cannot cover all clinical scenarios. The ultimate responsibility for the interpretation and application of these guidelines, the use of current information and a patient’s overall care and wellbeing resides with the treating clinician.
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