Clinical Guidelines

Background

The IAEM Academic Committee is currently undertaking a major exercise in developing and endorsing Clinical Guidelines as fit for purpose for use in Irish Emergency Departments on behalf of the Emergency Medicine Programme (EMP). It has developed a sophisticated tool to do this in a scientifically robust way. The document Development of Clinical Guidelines - A Guide for Clinicians April 2011 describes the agreed development process for clinical guidelines.

Once finalised the Clincal Guidelines will be accessible on the proposed Emergency Medicine Programme Clinical Guidelines site. Thy will also be available here. 

Current Guidelines

Guidelines for Emergency Department Analgesia in Adults

Guidelines for Emergency Department Analgesia in Children

Disclaimer

While IAEM and its Academic Committee takes every care to compile accurate information and to keep it up-to-date, we cannot guarantee its correctness and completeness. The information provided on this website does not constitute business, medical or other professional advice and is subject to change. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or expense resulting from the use of this information or guidance.

IAEM recognises that patients, their situations, Emergency Departments and staff all vary. These guidelines cannot cover all clinical scenarios. The ultimate responsibility for the interpretation and application of these guidelines, the use of current information and a patient's overall care and wellbeing resides with the treating clinician.