Ressources

2025  |  Guides et trousses d’outils

This document was developed by the provincial Neurosurgery Education and Outreach Network (NEON). It provides direction on the provision of care to patients with Halo Systems to ensure consistency within and across organizations. The learner will be able to describe indications for a Halo System, learn the necessary assessments and nursing interventions. complications and emergency care.

2025  |  Guides et trousses d’outils

The ‘Cervical Collar Care and Management’ document, developed by the provincial Neurosurgery and Education Outreach Network (NEON), provides information to assist Health Care Professionals (HCPs) across Ontario to care for patients who need a cervical collar. The resource provides information to assist the HCP to identify indications for cervical collar use, understand the different types of cervical collars, and maintain and address the complications that may arise with the use of a cervical collar. The resource also summarizes the importance of involving patients and their care partners in education and care of the collars.

2025  |  Modules éducation et formation

Rising Intracranial Pressure (ICP) is a primary concern of any injury or disease state involving the components of the cranial vault. Injuries or conditions that can cause these internal mechanisms to fail have the potential for a fatal outcome if not identified early, acted upon quickly and managed effectively. The presentation “Intracranial Pressure: Causes, Concerns and Management” helps nurses and other frontline staff to identify the injuries and disease processes that may cause intracranial pressure to rise. The learning objectives are: Detection, signs, symptoms for ICP, and Care strategies to assist with lowering or managing rising ICP

2025  |  Modules éducation et formation

2025  |  Modules éducation et formation

2025  |  Guides et trousses d’outils

The Ontario Trauma Registry (OTR) Data Dictionary was developed in collaboration with the Trauma Registry Advisory Committee (TRAC). It provides standardized guidance for entering a comprehensive trauma dataset into the OTR. The dictionary defines each data element—including its definition, format, and coding instructions—and serves as a key reference to ensure accurate and consistent data entry. It is updated annually to reflect changes in the trauma system or reporting requirements.Trauma data is entered into the OTR by Ontario’s 11 Lead Trauma Hospitals—9 adult centres and 4 paediatric centres (with 2 hospitals combining adult and paediatric services under a single corporate entity)—along with 6 Level III Trauma Centres. This data is used at the provincial, regional, and hospital levels to monitor performance and identify opportunities for efficiencies, quality improvement, and innovation in trauma care delivery.

2025  |  Guides et trousses d’outils

This Paediatric Critical Care Scorecard Guide is intended to help users understand and navigate the contents of the Paediatric Critical Care Scorecard generated every quarter. This guide explains the definitions, layout, and purpose of each indicator and includes sample visuals for clarity of understanding.

2025  |  Lignes directrices et normes

2024  |  Formulaires

This form is for changes being made to an existing unit in the Critical Care Information System (CCIS).

2024  |  Guides et trousses d’outils

The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for the consideration of appropriately timed Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for adult critical care patients. These guidelines are for use by intensivists in Level 3 critical care units managing patients with respiratory or cardiac failure that may continue to deteriorate despite treatment options already attempted.

2024  |  Guides et trousses d’outils

Les lignes directrices des consultations pour brûlures fournissent des indications claires aux cliniciens dans les hôpitaux référents pour les aider à déterminer la pertinence d’une consultation urgente auprès d’un centre de soins aux brûlés par l’intermédiaire de CritiCall Ontario. Ces lignes directrices assureront une communication opportune et la prestation de soins complets aux patients victimes de brûlures.