see also:

• about the OzEMedicine wiki
• welcome to the OzEMedicine Wiki
• information for wiki authors here, such as syntax, etc. - only authorised users are permitted to update or create Wiki pages.

• Dr Gary Ayton, MBBS, FACEM, OAM
• past Director Emergency Department, Western Health
• more than 35 years experience working in emergency departments, and over 15 years experience with computer programming.
• has a special interest in medical informatics and is the administrator and creator of this wiki and blog.
• his intention is that this wiki remain a not-for-profit, freely available and independent resource
• currently has contributed more than 95% of the content of the wiki.
• conflicts of interests:
  • no sponsorship by any pharmaceutical, medical equipment, software or other companies
  • has not accepted financial or other enticements from such companies
  • he intends to keep this site independent of external influences
  • much of the information in the wiki is preferentially based on current ED practice in Australia.

Whilst every attempt is made to ensure the information is accurate and as up to date as can be achieved within our resources, users use this information with their own clinical judgment and take full responsibility for doing so. If you find something you have concerns with, please email the editor-in-chief.

Hospitals have their own policies and procedures and these should be utilized in preference to this wiki given they contain local management expectations.