EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL - Department of Health
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL - Department of Health
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL - Department of Health
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MEDICAL TEAM<br />
• Proceed to the emergency location.<br />
• The Receiving Medical Registrar or most senior Medical Officer is to take charge and<br />
instruct Medical and Nursing staff as follows:<br />
• airway / ventilation care<br />
• cardiac massage<br />
• defibrillation<br />
• IV line insertion<br />
• drugs and infusions<br />
• Ensure audit form is completed and returned to the Bernadette Hickey - Care <strong>of</strong><br />
Intensive Care Unit.<br />
• As necessary, arrange for the patient to be transported for specialist treatment.<br />
• Attend post incident debriefing.<br />
• Liaise with person in charge <strong>of</strong> the area re: staff counselling.<br />
• Ensure contact is made with next <strong>of</strong> kin.<br />
• Notify “Parent” Unit.<br />
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