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Actions to take in the presentation of Button Battery Ingestion or magnet ingestion.Keywords: Button Battery, Magnet, Ingestion.

Emergency management of cervical artery dissection within the Emergency department.Keywords: Dissection, Artery.

This guideline sets local standards for the safe early management of paediatric patients with forearm fractures in the emergency department.Keywords:Forearm fracture, fracture manipulation, procedural sedation, ketamine

Pathway for Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome presenting through the Emergency Department.Keywords: Acute GP, Primary Care, Cauda Equina Syndrome, CES, Spinal, Spine.

Procedural Policy for Fascia-Iliaca Compartment block to provide effective analgesia for patients with a fractured neck of femur.How to carry out the procedure (to be used in conjunction with adequate training and supervision) and minimum observations required prior to, during and after the procedure to ensure patient safety at all times.Keywords: Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block, Regional Anaesthesia, Analgesia, Fractured neck of Femur.

Fever in under 5s: assessment and initial management. Keywords: Paediatric sepsis, fever.

The aim of this guideline is to improve patient safety and quality of care by setting standards for the safe sedation of paediatric patients in the emergency department using ketamine. The guideline sets training standards and requirements for ketamine procedural sedation of children in the emergency department.

Process to be followed for insertion of arterial and central lines on patients within ED.Keywords: LocSSIPs, arterial line, central line, safety, invasive.

LocSSIP for Fascia-Iliaca Compartment block to provide effective analgesia for patient with a fractured neck of femur. How to carry out the procedure (to be used in conjunction with adequate training and supervision) and minimum observations required prior to, during and after the procedure to ensure patient safety at all times.Keywords: Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block, Regional Anaesthesia, Analgesia, Fractured neck of Femur.

Process to be followed for the procedure of lateral canthotomy in the emergency department.Keywords: LocSSIP, lateral canthotomy, safety, invasive.

Process to be followed for the procedure of tracheal intubation in the emergency department.Keywords: LocSSIP, intubation, safety, invasive.

This document outlines the indications and contraindications for paediatric fascia iliac and femoral nerve blocks, the procedure for performing a safe nerve block, post block observations required and the management of local anaesthetic toxicity. Keywords: Paediatric femur fracture, paediatric fascia iliac block, paediatric femoral nerve block.

To give guidance for the safe use of Penthrox in the emergency department.Keywords: Penthrox, Methoxyflurane, trauma, pain, analgesia.

The purpose of this guideline is to improve patient safety and quality of care by setting standards for the safe sedation of adult patients in the ED. The guideline sets training standards and requirements for ED clinicians delivering sedation.

This policy sets out the arrangements for the safe and appropriate redirection of patients to MIU's with minor injuries in Cornwall.

To give guidance for the safe use of Penthrox in children and young people aged 5 – 18 years in the Emergency Department.

This joint policy sets out an agreement to work as an integrated system to find and operationalise solutions and onward plans for those children and young people with mental health, emotional and care needs who remain admitted to acute hospital settings without ongoing physical healthcare needs. The principles, values and processes should be used for any delayed discharge of a child or young person who is in an unsuitable setting for their needs. This would include (but is not limited to) Section 136 suites and temporary care placements.At all times and in all settings the best interests of the child or young person must be central.This joint policy and procedure is an agreement that the respective agencies and organisations will work together to find creative system solutions. It also aims to outline and standardise the approach across the Southwest region while recognising and supporting appropriate local variation.

The purpose of this guideline is to ensure the safe and effective care of patients with paracetamol overdoses at RCHT using the SNAP treatment protocol.

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) describes how "Not Seen Today" patient information leaflets are used within West Cornwall Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) when patients arrive after the last safe time for assessment. It sets out clear responsibilities, escalation criteria to clinical staff, and safe signposting arrangements in line with NHS and CQC expectations.Keywords: Emergency Department (ED), Medicine Division.