Patterns of LFT abnormality table
The table of patterns of LFT abnormality on the Liver function tests page has been extensively revised and updated.
AST/ALT ratio and LDH
The Liver function tests page has been updated with some additional information about the AST/ALT ratio and causes of LDH elevation.
SAAG and protein content
The Ascites page has had a few minor updates, including making it clearer that high SAAG means low ascitic fluid protein content and vice versa.
SBP organisms
The Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis page has had a few other modifications, including a table of the most commonly responsible organisms.
Causes of free gas
The Assessment of abdominal pain page has been updated, including the addition of a segment on the causes and features of free intraperitoneal gas.
Cellulitis
The Cellulitis page has been updated, including more information about oral antibiotic treatment and features that suggest necrotising fasciitis.
Necrotising fasciitis
The Gas gangrene & necrotising fasciitis page has been updated, including more information about features that differentiate it from simple cellulitis.
PET image of Takayasu aortitis
A PET scan image has been added to the Takayasu arteritis page.
High SAAG (low protein) ascites and SBP risk – correction
The Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis page has been corrected to state that SBP is rare in patients with SAAG < 11g/L, not >11g/L as previously stated. Thanks to Simon for picking this up.
ASPECTs score and thrombolysis – correction
The Thrombolytic therapy in stroke page has been corrected to reflect that thrombolytic therapy is indicated with an ASPECTS score of 8 or more, not 7 or more as previously stated. Thanks to Ker for picking this up.
Gout crystals have -ve birefringence – correction
The treatment algorithm on the Gout and pseudogout page has been corrected to show that gout crystals are negatively birefringent, not positively birefringent as previously shown. Thanks to Ming for picking this up.
CT of aorto-bronchial fistula
A CT image of a thoracic aneurysm causing an aorto-bronchial fistula has been added to the Haemoptysis page.
Effects of isolation precautions
The Infection control page has been revised, including the addition of a short segment on the impact of isolation precautions.
Massive haemoptysis
The Haemoptysis page has been extensively revised and updated, with particular reference to the management of massive haemoptysis.
Tension pneumocranium CT
A CT image of tension pneumocranium has been added to the Complications of head trauma page.
Pneumocranium
A new segment on Pneumocranium has been added to the Complications of head trauma page.
High TB prevalence countries
The Tuberculosis page has been updated with additional information about countries with the highest prevalence of TB.
Low volume blood tubes
Some additional information about low volume blood tubes in adults has been added to the Specimen collection page.
Website optimisation
Some additional tweaking of the website has occurred to optimise download speeds.
Prioritisation and decision making domain assessment criteria
The Clinical decision making page has been updated to include the ACEM prioritisation and decision making domain assessment criteria used in the clinical exam. The behaviours described make for good decision making in clinical practice.