Resources / Common questions

Where can I find the Critical Care referral algorithm (taken from the NICE guidelines)?

Helpful algorithm which outlines why assessing frailty is important in deciding to refer to critical care or not. Click HERE.

Where are the current NICE guidelines on critical care in adults with COVID-19?

These guidelines contain a useful algorithm regarding assessing frailty and deciding if a patient with COVID-19 should be discussed with critical care. For the full guidelines click HERE.

Where can I find the Clinical Frailty Scale and why is it useful?

This scale is helpful in assessing frailty and impact on the decision to consider if critical care is important for a COVID-19 patient- click HERE.

British Thoracic Society

The BTS have compiled an incredibly useful list of helpful guides - click HERE. These cover topics including use of NIV, high flow nebulisers, nebulisers, lung function testing and critical care.

Free Headspace app for NHS staff - free until Dec 31st 2020

In these challenging times we all might need some psychological help, this app might help- click HERE.

NHS Grampian COVID website

The official go to site for all things related to COVID in NHS Grampian - click HERE.

Staff COVID testing

What do to do if you or a member of your home has suspected COVID - click HERE.

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh recorded webcasts on COVID-19

These recent educational updates are free for all, including those who are not members of RCPE! - click HERE.

Instructions for VIVO-50 CPAP machine