Neck pain and degenerative disease
The Neck pain page has been extensively revised and updated, with particular emphasis on the degenerative causes.
Sudden death and seizures
The Management of isolated seizures page has been updated with information about sudden death following seizures.
Advanced cardiac life support
The Advanced cardiac life support page has been updated with some improved formatting.
NAC in ACS
The Management of acute coronary syndromes page has been updated with some additional information about NAC and the removal of the section on non-thrombolytic therapy in MI.
Pressure immobilisation technique
A few minor changes have been made to the First aid measures page regarding PIT
Effects of stress on decision making
The Anxiety disorders page has been updated with information about how anxiety and stress is associated with a reduced tendency to leave unrewarding environments.
ECT effects
The Affective disorders page has been updated with some additional information about the effects of ECT.
Paramedian LP approach
The Lumbar puncture page has been revised and information about the paramedian approach added.
US assisted LP
The Lumbar puncture page has been revised and the segment on US assisted LP extensively revised and expanded.
Migraine triggers
The Migraine page has been updated with a short segment on migraine triggers.
Test characteristics of CXR for rib fractures
The Chest wall injuries page has been updated including the test characteristics of CXR for the detection of rib fractures.
Postural change during true seizures
The Assessment of isolated seizures page has been updated with information about the rarity of body rotation > 90 degrees in true seizures.
When to stop antibiotics
The Principles of antibiotic therapy page has been updated with a short section on the principles of stopping antibiotic therapy
September 2017 update quiz
The September 2017 update quiz has just been released.
Risk factors for post concussive syndrome
The Head injury prognosis page has been updated, including the addition of risk factors for post-concussive syndrome.
Organisms causing CAP
The Infectious agents causing CAP page has been updated with a more recent list of organisms responsible for CAP overall. It is worth noting that many patients with CAP do not need ED care, so the relative frequency of some pathogens in ED patients is likely to be different.
Hypochondriasis treatment
The Somatoform disorders page has been updated with some additional information about the treatment of hypochondriasis.
QTc
The Electrocardiography page has been updated with additional information about the QTc.
Esmolol in refractory VF
The Advanced cardiac life support page has been updated with the addition of esmolol as a last gasp therapy in refractory VF based on the results of one small study.
SVDK instructional video
The Assessment of snake bite page has been updated with a manufacturer’s instructional video on the use of the SVDK.