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Welcome to the Emergency Medicine Handbook

This site contains updated, relevant, evidence based guidelines for staff and patients attending emergency departments. Our guidelines are prepared by consultants in emergency medicine Dr. Íomhar O'Sullivan, Prof. Stephen Cusack, Dr. Chris Luke, Dr. Gemma Kelleher, Dr. Gerry McCarthy) and other specialist staff in Cork.

How to find information

  • Browse topics dropdown menu top left
  • Keyword search top right
  • "Chapter" links each section in blue box to the right
  • "Breadcrumbs" in blue header under the hospital logos
  • Topic links to supporting evidence are [Bracketed].

Patients are welcome to browse and may find the advice leaflets useful.