Clinical Resources
Bendigo SSOU Admission Guidelines
Introduction
Bendigo Health ED runs a 12 bed Short Stay Observation Unit (SSOU). Admission to the SSOU is guided by the ED Streaming Model of Care and is in keeping with the Victorian Department of Health Guidelines for Short Stay Units.
Admission Guidelines
Common conditions suitable for admission to SSOU are listed below. Click on each to see our admission guidelines for each of the diagnoses.
Pneumonia Pneumothorax
Psychosocial Crisis PV Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
Pyelonephritis Renal Colic
Seizure/Post-Ictal Snake Bite
TIA Urinary Retention
Vertigo (acute) Viral Meningitis
Warfarin Toxicity