Initial Emergency Medicine Care

ME 2.2.1.1(a)

Perform a rapid and focussed initial patient assessment of a non- critically ill patient, in a culturally safe manner, prior to their entry into the main area of the ED, in order to: Choose and arrange appropriate investigations

ME 2.2.1.1(b)

Perform a rapid and focussed initial patient assessment of a non- critically ill patient, in a culturally safe manner, prior to their entry into the main area of the ED, in order to: Provide appropriate first aid treatment for common symptoms

ME 2.2.1.1(c)

Perform a rapid and focussed initial patient assessment of a non- critically ill patient, in a culturally safe manner, prior to their entry into the main area of the ED, in order to: Escalate care when high-risk features are identified.

ME 2.2.2.1

Perform a structured initial assessment on a critically ill patient in a culturally safe manner.

ME 2.2.2.2

Initiate transfer of the patient from the triage area to the most appropriate location in the emergency department.

ME 2.2.2.3

Initiate appropriate time critical intervention

ME 2.2.3.1

Perform a modified risk assessment based on identified high-risk features, taking into account cultural considerations, and arrange time critical investigations.

ME 2.2.3.2

Initiate appropriate initial supportive treatment for any presenting problem.

ME 2.2.3.3

Generate a provisional and differential diagnosis from minimal information.

ME 2.2.3.4

Utilise an increased range of medical and physical therapies to provide initial targeted management.

ME 2.2.4.1

Simultaneously, perform initial patient assessment and commence initial treatment in a patient.