For clinicians

Clinical practice guides

Central venous access device

Develop local procedures for the care of patients with a central venous access device.

Early mobilisation of paediatric patients

Use early mobilisation and rehabilitation activities with paediatric ICU patients.

Eye care

Provide eye care for critically ill patients and minimise the prevalence of ocular surface disorders.

Non-invasive ventilation

Care for patients receiving non-invasive ventilation in critical care areas and specialist respiratory care units.

Mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Deploy a mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation device during in-hospital cardiac arrest.

Physical activity and movement

Develop a physical activity and movement program for critically ill adults in ICUs.

Pressure injury prevention

Identify, assess intervene to reduce the incidence of pressure injuries in critically ill adults.

Tracheostomy

Care for adult patients with a tracheostomy tube in acute care facilities.

ICU improvement projects

Close observation units

Use these principles, organisational models and tools to deliver care in a close observation unit.

ECMO in NSW

Models of care for adults and neonate or paediatric ECMO retrieval by NSW health services.

Intensive care unit exit block

Explore strategies to reduce ICU exit block and improve patient flow.

Intensive care service model

Use these standards to deliver safe and efficient care in level 4 ICUs.

Nursing clinical pathway

Intensive care nurses can use this framework for professional development.

Paediatric admission, discharge and transfer

Optimise the admission, discharge and return transfer processes of paediatric ICUs.

Simulation for transition

Get ideas for planning a safe move into a new intensive care unit.

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