CT vs MRI for fractured hip
The Femoral fractures page has been updated with additional information about MRI and CT for suspected #NOF in patients with plain films. CT is now listed as the first choice investigation.
Bob Dunn
Azygous lobe
The Chest imaging page has been updated with a new image of an azygous fissure and some additional information about it.
Cervical spine injury in low velocity GSW
The Cervical spine injuries page has been updated, including information about the low risk of cervical spine injury in isolated low velocity gunshot wounds.
Addison’s disease
The Adrenal insufficiency page has been updated, including changes to reflect that Addison’s disease can refer to all forms of primary adrenal insufficiency, not just auto-immune mediated disease. Thanks to Michael for picking this up.
Hyperkalaemia
The Hyperkalaemia page has had an update, including the most common contributors in ED patients.
Quetiapine toxicity
The Anti-psychotic agents page has been updated, including significant revision of the segment on quetiapine.
Hemiballismus
The Other movement disorders page has been updated, including revision of the segment on Hemiballismus.
Post partum haemorrhage
The Post partum haemorrhage page has been significantly revised and updated.
Shoulder dystocia
The Abnormal presentations page has been updated with a significant revision of the segment on Shoulder dystocia.
Normal delivery
The Normal labour and delivery page has been revised and updated in multiple ways.
Clotting factor replacement
The Clotting factor replacement page has had a number of small changes to improve clarity.
Reversal of anticoagulation
The Reversal of anti-coagulation page has been revised, updated and made more concise.
Rivaroxaban blood levels
The Other anticoagulants page has been updated with information about expected therapeutic rivaroxaban levels.
BP control in stroke
The Stroke management page has been updated to include recommended agents to control BP in stroke.
Missed stroke
The Stroke page has been updated with a short segment on missed stroke.
Evidence for thrombolytic therapy in stroke
A new page called Evidence for thrombolytic therapy in stroke has been created from the content previously on the Thrombolytic therapy in stroke page.
Stroke investigation and management
The Investigation of stroke and Stroke management pages have been revised.
Thrombolysis in stroke
The Thrombolystic therapy in stroke page has had a major revision to improve clarity and conciseness. Sections addressing time based and perfusion based strategies have been added.
Target SpO2 < 96%
The Oxygen therapy page has been updated, including a clearer indication that target SpO2 in hospitalised patients should rarely be > 95%.
IABP in cardiogenic shock
The Mechanical cardiovascular support page has been updated to downplay the usefulness of IABP in cardiogenic shock.