Lead poisoning following missile injuries
The Missile injuries and Lead poisoning pages have been updated with additional information regarding lead poisoning following gunshot wounds.
Bob Dunn
US for cutaneous abscesses
The Cellulitis page has been updated with additional information about the role of US in suspected cutaneous abscesses.
Wellen’s syndrome
The ECG in ACS page has been updated with some additional information about Wellen’s syndrome.
Topical steroid potency
The Patchy, scaly red rashes page has been updated with additional information about the potency of topical steroids.
Chronic nitrous oxide toxicity
The Other toxic inhalations page has been updated with additional information about chronic nitrous oxide neurotoxicity.
CT images of a colloid cyst
The Cerebral tumours page has been updated with 2 CT images of a colloid cyst.
CRP in Mycoplasma pneumonia
The Infections agents causing CAP page has been updated, including information about CRP and procalcitonin in Mycoplasma pneumonia.
Colloid cysts
A segment on colloid cysts has been added to the Cerebral tumours page.
LP is contraindicated in Chiari malformation
The Lumbar puncture page has been updated with Chiari malformation added to the list of contraindications.
Chiari malformation
A new topic called Chiari malformation has been added to the Neurology section.
Scapula fracture images
The Shoulder and arm injuries page has been updated with images of a complex scapula fracture.
Scapula fracture management
The Shoulder and arm injuries page has been updated with additional information about scapula fractures and their management.
Pemphigus
The Pemphigoid and pemphigus page has been updated with additional information about pemphigus.
Potassium reference range
The Potassium page has been updated with the Australian reference range of 3.5-5.2 mmol/L.
Urea reference ranges
The Urea and creatinine page has been updated with a table of normal reference ranges for the Australian population.
Internal jugular vein catheter position check US
2 US clips demonstrating correct positioning of an IJV catheter have been added to the videos page.
FAST scan images
The FAST scan with free fluid video page has been updated with another 3 clips demonstrating free intraperitoneal fluid.
3 ECGs added to ECG gallery
3 more ECGs have been added to the ECG image gallery.
Extravasation injury
The Peripheral intravenous cannulation page has been updated with additional information about extravasation injury.
Wound ballistics
Some minor changes have been made to the Missile injuries page, including changing terminology from ‘high velocity injuries’ to ‘high energy injuries’.