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ED Update β€” May 2025

May 2025 Β· Bill

Peds Asthma Orders

Have been updated to include age parameters for the inhaled steroids on the discharge Rxs β€” found in the Peds Asthma powerplan or in the commonly used ER prescriptions: Ped β€” Asthma. The Rxs are also added to the ED PED Asthma powerplan, which includes a link to refer to the Peds Asthma clinic.

Ped Asthma discharge prescriptions list with Flovent and Alvesco age parameters
ED Discharge β†’ Prescriptions β†’ Ped β€” Asthma. Age-based inhaled steroid prescriptions.
Peds Asthma powerplan with prescriptions grouped by age and RAP Clinic referral
Peds Asthma powerplan β€” Prescriptions by age band & Refer to Rapid Assessment Pediatric Clinic.

Breastfeeding Following CT Contrast

Is safe to continue β€” ask Lorraine or Allison! Attached is the WRHN info pamphlet that is given to patients for your reference.

Plastics / Hand

Please don't refer to them if they're not on call. Dr Atiyah recently reached out stating our staff are sending him urgent referrals when he is not on call. These referrals will be declined and sent back to you. Please refer to HULC if your patient qualifies. Peds patients still need to present to tertiary care for next arrangements.

Code OB

See the attached information regarding the new Code Obstetrics β€” meant to rapidly mobilize OB and peds teams starting June 1st. There will be some mock codes prior to this date.

πŸ“„ Code Obstetric

Inpatient Code Stroke (@ Midtown)

See the attached protocol for the current pathway β€” which still involves the ED.

πŸ“„ WRHN @ Midtown Inpatient Stroke Protocol (April 2025)

Social Event β€” Archery Afternoon

Tuesday, May 20th Β· 4:00–6:00 PM Β· Shooter's Choice (631 Colby Dr., Waterloo)

Funded by the hospital foundation. A relaxed session of archery β€” no experience necessary. All equipment and instruction provided. Light refreshments and a charcuterie spread available.

A small token of appreciation for the tireless work you do every day in the ED. RSVP by Friday, May 16 to trevor@grhf.ca or zoe@grhf.ca. Limited spots β€” RSVP early.

PEP Pathways

Gentle reminder that there are PEP pathways available under "Exposure" in the Quick Orders mPage. Please use them so that orders aren't missed.

PEP pathways listed under Exposure in Quick Orders mPage
PEP pathways under Exposure β€” LAB Source Patient Bloodwork, Hospital Employee Exposure, NON-Hospital/Consensual Sexual Exposure, Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Exposure.
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