HRI Paediatric Flow Chart
There is now no on-site inpatient paediatric cover at HRI so this flow chart has been agreed to aid getting patients to the correct site or home as early as possible.
*For the purposes of this document a child is defined as from birth to 16years of age*
Process for assessment/management
- On recognition of a critically unwell child resuscitation will be commenced immediately, in line with appropriate APLS/NLS algorithms
- Patient will be moved to Resus as soon as practicable whilst maintain active resuscitation
- 2222 “Paediatric Resus” call will be placed this will include:
- ICU On-Call (Con/MG)
- ODP
- Paediatric Consultant On-Call (who will attend HRI ED ASAP)
- Trauma Team (as appropriate)
If additional Neonatal input required – remote assistance form Neonatal On-Call at CRH is available.
- EMBRACE should be called for transfer to definitive care, unless this is deemed inappropriate by the treating team