Guideline for contacting the ED consultant on call between Midnight and 9am

1)   The department's 'Escalation policy' has been triggered.

2)   A trauma call is activated.

3)   Major incident call

4)   Any child requiring prolonged resuscitation or in cardiac arrest.

5)   Two or more consultants from other specialties are actively involved in the care of a patient in the department.

6)   To approve and organise a CT scan for an ED patient.

7)   Difficulties referring to another specialty.

8)   An  administrative issue that has an immediate effect on staffing or the safety of the ED.*

*This does not include a sick call from day shift personnel.