Resources

2026  |  Guidelines & Standards

Ontario Health, in collaboration with CritiCall Ontario, has updated the neurosurgical guidelines to support evidence-based (modified Brain Injury Guideline – mBIG) management of adult traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The pathway supports Emergency Department (ED) clinicians in the assessment and management of adult patients presenting with low-risk traumatic brain injury. Eligible, low acuity adult brain trauma patient care may be supported by an ED Peer physician who will be providing real-time coaching and mentoring, clinical decision support, and guidance on the application of mBIG criteria for Ontario patients.

Intercranial hemorrhage, brain tumour and spinal cord injury guidelines are under revision.

2025  |  Guides & Toolkits

The goal of this document is to support a consistent understanding of ICU classification and capabilities by describing the core requirements that ICUs should have in place as a standard for critical care service. This document clarifies and standardizes the terminology used to classify adult ICUs and CC Beds across Ontario hospitals, providing clear definitions for Level 2 ICUs, Level 3 ICUs, and Specialized Monitoring Units.

2025  |  Guides & Toolkits

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 & Toolkits

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  |  Education & Training Modules

The Intracranial Pressure (ICP)-Causes, Considerations and Management presentation was developed by the provincial Neurosurgery Education and Outreach Network (NEON). It provides information to help health care professionals to identify, manage and safely transfer patients with increased intracranial pressure to a neurosurgical centre.

2025  |  Guides & Toolkits

The purpose of this document is to provide example clinical criteria to support referring and consulting physicians in having timely conversations related to care for Life or Limb threatened neonates and pregnant persons in labour, including when newborns are anticipated to need a higher level of care. The goal is to facilitate timely access to care and improved outcomes for these populations.

2025  |  Guides & Toolkits

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions on the Life or Limb Policy.

2025  |  Guides & Toolkits

This guide supports hospitals, clinicians, medical transport providers, and other system partners in interpreting and operationalizing Ontario’s Life or Limb Policy.

2025  |  Education & Training Modules

2025  |  Education & Training Modules

2025  |  Education & Training Modules

2025  |  Education & Training Modules