Iodinated contrast allergy
The Intravenous contrast page has been updated with some additional information about factors that do not increase the risk of contrast allergy.
Carbonated beverages for food bolus obstruction
The Gastrointestinal foreign bodies page has been updated with some additional information about the role of carbonated beverages in food bolus obstruction.
ST elevation in aVR
The ECG in acute coronary syndromes page has had a few minor updates to re-emphasise the lack of specificity of ST elevation in aVR for proximal LAD occlusion in the absence of other typical features.
ECG changes in hypokalaemia
The Ion effects on the ECG and Hypokalaemia pages have been updated with new information about ECG changes in hypokalaemia.
Cardiac tumours
The Cardiac tumours page has been updated, including some additional information about tumour types and frequencies.
Amphetamines
The Stimulants page has been updated with a variety of additions to the segment on amphetamines – the modern scourge of the ED.
Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
The Sulphonamides and Fluoroquinolones page has been updated with some additional information about dosing.
Azithromycin
The Macrolides page has been updated with additional information about the pharmacology and used of azithromycin.
Tetracyclines
The Tetracylines page has been revised and updated, including more information on main uses.
The Febrile traveller
The Febrile traveller page has had some minor improvements and additions.
Plasmodium knowlesi
The Malaria page has been revised, including the inclusion of Plasmodium knowlesi.
Terlipressin and octreotide
The Upper GI haemorrhage page has been updated, including additional information about terlipressin and octreotide.
Measles infectivity
The Measles page has had some minor updates, mostly in relation to infectivity and isolation requirements.
CGS in non head trauma
The Coma and altered conscious state page has been updated, including a greater emphasis on the limitations of the GCS, particularly in non head injured patients.
Euthanasia
The Extent of medical treatment page has had a few touch ups, including a short segment on euthanasia.
Hidadrenitis suppuritiva
The Cellulitis page has been updated, with a short segment on Hidadrenitis suppuritiva.
Antibiotics for cutaneous abscesses
The Cellulitis page has been updated, with additional information about the (limited) role of antibiotics following cutaneous abscess drainage.
Physical exam in suspected PID
The Pelvic inflammatory disease page has been updated, including information about the lack of value of the physical examination in the diagnosis.
Infectious disease quiz
A 15 point Infectious disease quiz has been added to the Other quizzes page. Like recent quizzes, the questions are taken from a much larger question bank so are different each time you take them.
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome
The Uncommon causes of abdominal pain page has been updated with additional information about Cyclical vomiting and Cannabis hyperemesis.