Doc type: Guideline
Doc No.: GL2007_006
Functional Group - Sub Group:
Clinical/ Patient Services - Nursing and Midwifery
Clinical/ Patient Services - Medical Treatment
Clinical/ Patient Services - Critical care
Summary
Clinical resource document to advise on the management of patients with actual or suspected snakebite or spiderbite, and the appropriate levels, type and location of stored antivenom in NSW health facilities. These are clinical guidelines for best clinical practice which are not mandatory but do provide essential clinical support. The 1999 version of these guidelines is being used extensively throughout NSW. Distributed outside the policy system to NSW Health System.
Date of Publication: 17 May 2007
Replaces: N/A
Author Branch: Statewide Services Development
This document applies to: Area Health Services/Chief Executive Governed Statutory Health Corporation, Board Governed Statutory Health Corporations, Affiliated Health Organisations - Non Declared, Affiliated Health Organisations - Declared, Community Health Centres, NSW Ambulance Service, Public Hospitals
Audience: Clinical nursing, medical & allied staff, administration, Emergency Depts, Intensive Care Units
Distributed to: Public Health System
Review Date: 17 May 2012
File No: 06/8553-2
Status: Active
File link: Snakebite & Spiderbite Clinical Management Guidelines 2007 - NSW
File size: 15991Kb
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