GP Obstetric Shared Care (SA) News
GP OSC (SA) CONTACT LIST
The latest GP OSC (SA) Contact List is avaliable for download HERE.
CPD EVENTS - APRIL 2009
- Intrauterine Growth Restrictions & Hypertension in Pregnancy - Adelaide Northern Division of General Practice
To be held Tuesday 21 April 2009, 18:30 - 21:30 at Mawson Lakes Hotel.
For further information please click HERE or visit the ANDGP website. - Lactation Issues & Irritable Baby - Adelaide Western General Practice Network
To be held Wednesday 29 April 2009.
For further information please click HERE or visit the AWGPN website.
For a full listing of CPD Events for 2009, please click HERE
Please note: Dates of CPD events are subject to change without notice
Please contact the Division hosting the event for further information and registration of interest in attending.
Divisions wishing to add or alter an event need to contact GP OSC (SA) at osc@gpsa.com.au.
UPDATES TO SA PERINATAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES - Department of Health Perinatal Practice Guidelines
The guidelines below have now been updated on the Maternity Care in SA website. Chapter 96 Magnesium sulphate infusion regimen contains a new regimen (diluted to a 20 % solution). A PDF version of the dosage and administration guidelines for this regimen suitable for use as a flash card is linked below for download
Please click on the below headings to be taken to the relevant section on the Department of Health website.
Updated guidelines:
- Chapter 48 Measles and measles contacts
- Chapter 37 Women with significant psychosocial needs (care of)
- Chapter 51 Infection precautions when managing women who are pregnant
- Chapter 33f Substance use in pregnancy - Breastfeeding
This guideline has now replaced chapter 19 Breastfeeding guidelines for women with alcohol, tobacco or other drug dependencies - Chapter 96 Magnesium sulphate infusion regimen
Newly developed guideline:
Flash Card:
NEW A-Z INDEX FOR SA PERINATAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES- Department of Health Perinatal Practice Guidelines
An A to Z index Has been added to the Maternity Care in SA website to improve your easy access to SA Perinatal Practice Guidelines and Policies. The index is available HERE
INFORMATION ON REQUEST FORM AND SAMPLE LABELLING FOR TRANSFUSION, ANTENATAL AND PERINATAL TESTING - SA Pathology
To ensure the optimal use of blood products and to minimise the risk of transfusion related adverse events, a set of new standards for transfusion request forms and sample labelling has been introduced across Australia effective October 1, 2008. Please downlaod the forms below by clicking on the links for more information.