Emergency medicine and urgent care
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Rarely used medicines - How to view them on RxInfo
19 September 2025A guide to support on-call staff in locating supplies of rarely used medicines out of hours.
Supporting safe use of adrenal crisis emergency management kits
18 November 2024Treatment of adrenal crisis is time critical and relies on timely use of injectable hydrocortisone to prevent harm.
Reversing an adult opioid overdose with naloxone
18 October 2022A patient safety alert highlighted the risks of giving inappropriate doses of naloxone. We guide on using appropriate intravenous doses in the medical setting.
Rectal diazepam for managing seizures
5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering diazepam rectal tubes for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.
Tranexamic acid injection for treatment of severe haemorrhage
5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering tranexamic acid injection for treatment of severe haemorrhage by registered Paramedics and Nurses.
Buccal midazolam for seizures or symptomatic cocaine toxicity management
5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering buccal midazolam for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.
Flumazenil injection for reversal of midazolam
5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering flumazenil for reversal of sedative effects of midazolam in conscious sedation by registered Paramedics and Nurses.
Diazepam injection for seizures or symptomatic cocaine toxicity management
5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering diazepam solution for injection for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.