Emergency Clinical Guidelines is the result of extensive effort by emergencies physicians.
Disclaimer
Note that these clinical resource teaching documents are designed to provide guidance to assist the clinical judgement of staff.
They are an augmentation of clinical judgement based on typical events in typical cases.
These documents must always be adapted to suit the medical needs of the individual patient, as well as to local practices and policies, where appropriate.
It is mandatory that junior medical staff discuss cases with more experienced staff and where there is any doubt; the patient’s management must be discussed with the senior consultant on duty, documenting discussion and management plan in the medical record.
Knowledge and best practice constantly change. Latest versions supersede all previous. Readers are advised to always check the most current information and to always verify recommended doses or formulae. It is the responsibility of the practitioner to do this. The author/ editor does not assume any liability for any injury or damage to persons or property arising out of or related to any use of the material in this resource.