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Helpful College and external COVID-19 resources
We acknowledge the COVID-19 situation is evolving, often rapidly. As such, this webpage will be updated regularly to reflect the most current information available. We encourage you to visit this webpage regularly to obtain the latest available COVID-19 information as it relates to College activity
When done properly, triage results in the best outcome for the greatest number of people. Without a triage plan in place, resources are likely to be wasted—and more people are likely to die. Last updated: 10 November 2021
Transport of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 exposes patients to the usual risks associated with transport and clinicians to additional infective risks. Last updated: 10 November 2021
We recommend that emergency departments lead and are actively involved in COVID-19 clinical research which aligns and integrates with international efforts for harmonisation and coordination of research. Last updated: 10 November 2021
We recommend the use of imaging when required for exclusion of other pathology from the differential diagnosis; when required to identify the cause of sudden deterioration in a patient; portable chest radiography preferentially over patient movement to radiology where possible. Last updated: 10 November 2021
Ethically challenging decisions in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak are expected. Ethical decision-making is contextual; previous tools may cause harm if used out of context. Last updated: 10 November 2021
Emergency clinicians (doctors, nurses, administration and ancillary staff) are a precious, resilient, capable and expert frontline workforce. Last updated: 10 November 2021
The capacity of healthcare systems across Australia and New Zealand are expected to be challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Last updated: 10 November 2021
The ability to provide high quality care to major trauma patients should be maintained to the greatest possible extent during the coronavirus pandemic, while ensuring that critical resources are preserved as far as possible. Last updated: 10 November 2021