Welcome to the new FOAM4GP A – Z guide to guidelines and algorithms!
Aim: To provide quick easy access to the highest yield, best Australian General Practice guidelines and algorithms online
I will be adding a bookmark to this on my clinic computer so I can check up the latest guideline on topics as they arise. Feel free to do the same! Cheers, Doc Rob. (Last updated 17/02/2016)
Allergy & Immunology / Cardiology / Dermatology / Drugs and Alcohol / Ear, Nose, and Throat / Endocrinology / Emergency & Critical Care / Gastroenterology /
Geriatrics / Gynaecology / Haematology / Infectious Diseases / Mens Health / Musculoskeletal & Sports Medicine / Neurology / Nephrology / Occupational Medicine / Oncology / Opthalmology /
Orthopaedics / Paediatrics / Palliative Care / Psychiatry & Psychology / Respiratory / Sexual Health / Surgery / Travel Medicine / Urology / Vascular / Womens Health
(Small tip: If you press CTRL + F (PC) or COMMAND + F (Mac) at the same time, you will get a search box. You can then type in what algorithm you would like to find.)
Allergy and Immunology
Allergy (testing) – Guidelines from ASCIA – Link
Anaesthesia, Trauma, and Critical Care Course Manual 2014 – Link
Anaphylaxis (acute management) – algorithm RCH – Link
Anaphylaxis (chronic management) – guidelines WA health – Link
Anaphylaxis (Action plans) – ASCIA charts/tables – Link
Chickenpox contact – RCH guidelines following exposure – Link
Cows milk protein allergy – BMJ – Link
Immunisation Handbook 2013 – Guidelines (long) – Link
Cardiology
Acute coronary syndrome – NHMRC ACS guidelines 2011 algorithm – Link
Acute coronary syndrome – Treatment and challenges post event – MJA 2014 – Link
Anticoagulation – Great guidelines on starting from NPS – Link
Cardiovascular disease – Cardiovascular risk calculator (Australian Heart Foundation) – Link
Congestive Heart Failure (Main guidelines)- National heart foundation guidelines 2011 – Link (Pg 14/15/30-34/49)
Congestive Heart Failure (Fluid overload management) – NHF guidelines 2011 quick page – Link
ECG Teacher – Link
Hypertension – National Heart Foundation 2011 algorithm – Link
Dermatology
Allopecia Areata – British dermatology guidelines – Link
Basal Cell Carcinoma – Clinical guidelines summary 2007 Cancer Council – Link
Burns – VIC burns guidelines website – Link – SA Gov first aid algorithms (very good) – Link – RCH burns guidelines – Link
Eczema – ASCIA action plans for patients – Link
Melanoma – management guidelines – Cancer Council 2008 – Link
Psoriasis online management guide – NHS 2004 – Link
Squamous Cell Carcinoma – Clinical guidelines summary 2007 Cancer Council – Link
Drugs and Alcohol
Sleeping (Tablet addiction reduction) – NPS table and guide to weaning sleeping tablets – Link
Smoking cessation – GP algorithm for management – Link
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
Acute Otitis Media (ATSI population) – Health.gov algorithm – Link, Diagrams – Link
Otitis Externa – AFP article 2007 with algorithm page 30 – Link
Persistent otitis media (ATSI) – ATSI national guidelines algorithm – Link
Endocrinology
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (Paediatric) – Royal Childrens Hospital , Melbourne – Link
Thyroid Nodule – AAFP 2003 Figure 2 and 3 – Link
Emergency & Critical Care
Abdominal pain in children – NSW health algorithm – Link
Abdominal trauma (blunt) – Royal Melbourne Hospital – Last page – Link
Acute coronary syndrome – NHMRC ACS guidelines 2011 algorithm – Link
Acute renal failure imaging guidelines from WA imaging – Link
Advanced paediatric life support – Algorithms from APLS – Link
Anaphylaxis (acute management) – algorithm RCH – Link
Anaphylaxis (chronic management) – guidelines WA health – Link
Anaphylaxis (Action plans) – ASCIA charts/tables – Link
Asthma (Acute management) – NSW Health algorithm – Link
Cervical spinal trauma – WA Imaging pathway – Link – Canadian C-Spine rule – Link
CPR – Resuscitation council algorithm (last page) – Link
CPR Neonatal – See Neonatal Resuscitation
DVT – Wells criteria and calculator for DVT risk stratification – Link
Emergency (Drug doses) – Table from NPS with dosages from Dr’s bag – Link
Eye emergency – Manual and guidelines – Link
Head injury – Health NSW 2011 (page 7 & 8) – Link – NSW Agency for clinical innovation guideline – Link
Hypoglycaemia management algorithm – Canadian guideline but very good – Link
Migraine management – NICS 2006 – Link
Neonatal Resuscitation – SA health algorithm – Link
Paediatric Lower abdominal pain – RCH – Link
Paediatric fever – NSW Health algorithm 2010 – page 6 – Link
Pain (Acute) – NHMRC Emergency department guidelines – Link
Paracetamol overdose MJA guideline (figure 3) – Link – Nomogram – Link
Seizure (paediatric) – NSW Health paediatric seizure managment algorithm – Link
Snake bite flowchart page 9 & 10 (snakes may be specific to SA) – SA Health – Link
Spider bite – Redback – Page 15 algorithm – SA Health – Link
Gastroenterology
Coeliac Disease – Algorithm Coeliac Australia – Link – GESA guidelines for diagnosis – Link
Colorectal Cancer screening – Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) 2011 – Page 16 of pdf – Link
Fatty liver disease (NAFLD) GESA algorithm 2007 page 7 – Link
Gastro esophageal reflux disease – Infants – AFP article 2007 page 4 – Link
Giardiasis – Vic health – Link
Hepatitis B Chronic management – GESA 2010 – Link
Inflammatory bowel disease guidelines GESA 2013 – Link
Paracetamol overdose MJA guideline (figure 3) – Link – Nomogram – Link
Geriatrics
Pressure Ulcer international guidelines – Link
Gynaecology
Implanon patient hand out – FPNSW – Link
Menorrhagia (Abnormal vaginal bleeding) algorithm – How to Treat algorithm page 3- Link
Mirena Patient hand out – FPNSW – Link
Pap smear management flow chart (National Cervical Cancer Screening guideline) – Link
Polycystic ovarian syndrome algorithms – Jean Hailes website – PCOS guidelines 2011 pages 15-25 – Link
Postmenopausal bleeding – RANZCOG algorithm 2011 – Link – WA imaging algorithm – Link
Quick start contraception – FPNSW 2014 – Link
Vaginal bleeding (abnormal) – RANZCOG algorithm 2011 – Link
Haematology
DVT – Wells criteria and calculator for DVT risk stratification – Link
Iron deficiency – MJA 2013 algorithm (box 2) – Link
Iron studies interpretation – Melbourne Haematology – Link
Warfarin reversal guidelines – MJA – Link
Infectious Diseases
Antibiotics (paediatric) – NSW Health table – Link
Chickenpox contact – RCH guidelines following exposure – Link
Ebola (confirmed and suspected) – Guideline and algorithm 2014 Vic Health – Appendix 4 – Link
Giardiasis – Vic Health – Link
Hepatitis B Chronic management – GESA 2010 – Link
Measles – Q Health – Link – Contact tracing guidelines SA Health – Link
Meningitis (suspected) – QLD health ED management algorithm – Link
Pertussis – Q health guideline – Link
Mens Health
International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) – Link
Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine
Back Pain management – Australian Prescriber 2011 – Link
Cervical spinal trauma – WA Imaging pathway – Link – Canadian C-Spine rule – Link
Chronic Back pain analgesia management – Great chronic pain guidelines – Link
Osteoarthritis – RACGP guidelines on treatment – Link
Nephrology
Acute renal failure imaging guidelines from WA imaging – Link
Chronic kidney disease – Kidney Health Australia – Multiple algorithms on this page – Link
Haematuria (Macroscopic) flow chart – AFP article 2013 – Link
Haematuria (Microscopic) flow chart – AFP article 2007 pg 30 – Link
Hyponatremia guidleline – Life in the FastLane – Link
Neurology
Stroke – Quick summary of guideline recommendations – Stroke foundation (2010) fact sheet – Link
Obstetrics
Pregnancy – Decreased fetal movements ANZSA (last page algorithm) – Link
Pregnancy (Hypertensive disorders/pre-eclampsia) – QLD health guidelines for hypertensive illness in pregnancy – Link
Pregnancy – Early bleeding – Imaging algorithm WA imaging pathways – Link
Pregnancy – Food safety guidelines – NSW Gov – Link
Pregnancy – Gestation diabetes – RANZCOG guideline / current consensus guideline – Link
Pregnancy – Morning sickness support – patient handout – WA gov – Link
Pregnancy – Prenatal screening RANZCOG guideline – Link
Pregnancy – Pre-pregnancy vaccinations and testing guideline RANZCOG – Link
Pregnancy – Routine antenatal care guidelines RANZCOG – Link
Occupational Medicine
Oncology
Breast lump/cancer investigation algorithm – Mater Hospital 2005 – Link – WA imaging pathways for breast lump – Link
Colorectal Cancer screening – Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) 2011 – Page 16 of pdf – Link
Familial risk assessment – Breast and Ovarian Cancer (FRA-BOC)
Opthalmology
24 golden rules (great for revision) – Eye and Ear Hospital – Link
Acute Red Eye – “A rationale for the eyes” Red eye algorithm (pg 5) – Link
Eye emergency – Manual and guidelines – Link
Ishihara Colour Blindness chart – Link
Orthopaedics
Cervical spinal trauma – WA Imaging pathway – Link – Canadian C-Spine rule – Link
Paediatrics
Abdominal pain in children – NSW health algorithm – Link
Acute Otitis Media (ATSI population) – Health.gov algorithm – Link
Adolescent health – NSW resource kit – great resources for treating adolescents – Link
Advanced paediatric life support – Algorithms from APLS – Link
Asthma (Acute management) – NSW Health algorithm – Link
Asthma Australian guidelines – Asthma handbook 2014 – Link
Balanitis – Melbourne sexual health clinic algorithm (pg 5) – Link
CPR – Resuscitation council algorithm (last page) – Link
CPR Neonatal – See Neonatal Resuscitation
Developmental (Denver milestones) – Chart available here – Link
Eczema – ASCIA action plans for patients – Link
Gastro esophageal reflux disease – Infants – AFP article 2007 page 4 – Link
HEADSS Assessment – Paediatric history taking – Link
Neonatal Resuscitation – SA health algorithm – Link
Paediatric Lower abdominal pain – RCH – Link
Paediatric fever – NSW Health algorithm 2010 – page 6 – Link
Seizure (paediatric) – NSW Health paediatric seizure managment algorithm – Link
Vital signs normal values – RCH – Link
Palliative Care
Palliative Care Handbook 2009 – Link
Advanced Care Planning Australia – Link
Palliative care pharmacological management advice – Bris South Pal care 2015 – Link
Phone support for Palliative Care and Advanced Care Planning – Link
Psychiatry and Psychology
Depression (Antidepressant medication changing) – Table from NPS giving guidelines about changing types of antidepressants – Link
Mindfulness – USCD Ron Epstein’s guide to Mindfulness and its use – Link
Insomnia – Brilliant kit and print outs – DASS SA – Link
Public Health
Myths about vaccination – how to discuss – Immunisation handbook – Link
Radiology
DEXA medicare allowances – SKG Radiology – Link
MRI referral guidelines RACGP – Link
Respiratory
Asthma (Acute management) – NSW Health algorithm – Link
Asthma Australian guidelines – Asthma handbook 2014 – Link
Bronchiolitis – Guideline from RCH – Link
Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease (COPD/COAD) – COPDX guidelines 2015 – Link
Pertussis – Q health – Link
Sexual Health
Balanitis – Melbourne sexual health clinic algorithm – Link
Hepatitis B Chronic management – GESA 2010 – Link
Taking a Sexual health history – Australian Sexual health guidelines – Link
Surgery
Abdominal trauma (blunt) – Royal Melbourne Hospital – Last page – Link
Thyroid Nodule – AAFP 2003 Figure 2 and 3 – Link
Travel Medicine
Urology
Urinary incontinence – NICE guidelines algorithm – Link – International consensus algorithms 2005 – Link AAFP article algorithm 2000 – Link
Vascular
Venous Ulcer algorithm – Australian Wound Management Association (AWMA) – Link
Womens Health
Breast / Nipple thrush – Womens Hospital guidelines (go to last page) – Link
Menopause – Menopause management GP toolkit – Monash – Link – RANZCOG Guidelines summary – Link
Polycystic ovarian syndrome algorithms – Jean Hailes website – PCOS guidelines 2011 pages 15-25 – Link
Postmenopausal bleeding – RANZCOG algorithm 2011 – Link – WA imaging algorithm – Link
Urinary incontinence – NICE guidelines algorithm – Link – International consensus algorithms 2005 – Link AAFP article algorithm 2000 – Link
Vaginal bleeding (abnormal) – RANZCOG algorithm 2011 – Link
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Also mental health guidelines that are awesome- particularly with borderline personality disorder (large book, good summary, but then we are talking about a super complex disorder to manage… and it will invariably be over a number of years and different settings ED, acute inpatient, case management etc) https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/conditions-and-diseases/mental-health-and-behavioural-conditions
In Australia we are seriously behind the rest of the world in public mental health and these guidelines really set a standard to aim for 🙂
Can you please replace the link for DKA eTG allogrithm; it doesnot lead anywhere
thanks for notice and its been updated now with RCH guideline
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