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06 Apr 2020

Trauma

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

27 Mar 2020

Transport of Patients

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

27 Mar 2020

Clinical Research

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

27 Mar 2020

Imaging

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

06 Apr 2020

Adult Cardiac Arrest Management

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

30 Apr 2020

ED-Ambulance Interface

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of infection control and prevention at all stages during the patient journey. Last updated: 10 November 2021

21 Dec 2020

COVID-19 Vaccines

The COVID-19 Pandemic has been global in its reach and infected millions of people. While its health and economic impacts have been devastating, the global cooperation that we have witnessed among scientists and clinicians has been extraordinary. Last updated: 10 November 2021

22 Jul 2021

Trauma

Transport of Patients

Clinical Research

Imaging

Adult Cardiac Arrest Management

ED-Ambulance Interface

COVID-19 Vaccines

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