Dunn RJ
The Assessment of sepsis page has been updated with additional information about the test characteristics of an initial ED lactate for the diagnosis of severe sepsis or septic shock. Additional information about BP and sepsis has also been included.
The Paediatric head trauma page has been updated with new information about the risk of ICH development in children < 2 years of age depending on injury mechanism and type of scalp haematoma. (link)
The website will be off-line for 2 periods of up to 30 minutes sometime between 01:00 and 05:00 AEST next Wednesday 3rd September, 2014 to enable some scheduled maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Specimen collection page has been updated with a small segment on the transport of specimens via pneumatic tube transport systems.
The Abnormal intra-thoracic gas page has been updated with a CXR demonstrating pneumopericardium.
The Febrile neutropenia page has been updated with a new algorithm for antibiotic choices.
A CT image of miliary TB has been added to the Tuberculosis page.
A CXR image of a correctly positioned pulmonary artery catheter has been added to the Cardiac output measurement page.
The Other urogenital problems page has been updated with a new image demonstrating the cross sectional anatomy of the penis. Probably a good thing to know about before you stick a needle into it for the management of priapism.
The Supraventricular tachycardia page has been updated with a new SVT management algorithm.
The Ventricular tachycardia page has been updated with a new VT management algorithm
The Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis page has been updated with an image of the anatomy of the cerebral venous sinuses.
The Penetrating trauma to the limbs page has been updated with an image of the muscles of the arm and forearm.
The Penetrating trauma to the limbs page has been updated with an image of the anatomy around the wrist.
The Management of poisoning algorithm has been updated.
The Paracetamol toxicity page has been updated with a new management algorithm that incorporates delayed presentations,
The Suspected cervical spine injury diagnostic algorithm has been updated.
The Assessment and management of blunt head trauma algorithm has been updated.
The Snake bite management algorithm has been updated.
The Macrocytic anaemia diagnostic algorithm has been updated.