PPIs and iron deficiency
The Peptic ulcer disease page has been updated with the addition of iron deficiency as an adverse effect of chronic PPI use.
Updates
Femoral nerve and fascia iliaca block
The Regional anaesthesia page has been updated with some additional information about femoral nerve and fascia iliaca blocks.
AC joint injury classification
The Shoulder and arm region injuries page has been updated with additional information about AC joint dislocation classification and radiological findings.
Features of AC joint dislocation
The Shoulder and arm region injuries page has been updated with additional information about the clinical features of AC joint dislocation.
Examination for shoulder dislocation
The Glenohumeral joint dislocations page has been updated with additional information about the examination findings of a dislocated shoulder.
Management of SAH
The Management of aneurysmal SAH page has had a few minor modifications, including moving the segment on complications to the Subarachnoid haemorrhage page.
Role of LP in suspected SAH
The Investigation of subarachnoid haemorrhage page has had a major revision, including clearer guidance about the role (or usual lack of it) for normal risk patients who have had a negative high quality CT within 6 (and probably 12) hours.
Risk factors for SAH
The Subarachnoid haemorrhage page has had a major revision, including additional information about the epidemiology of SAH
Causes of sinus tachycardia
The Other arrhythmias page has been updated with additional information about the causes of sinus tachycardia.
Approach to medical imaging
The General approach to medical imaging page has been updated with mostly changes to improve wording and clarity.
Iodinated contrast allergy
The Intravenous contrast page has been updated with some additional information about factors that do not increase the risk of contrast allergy.
Carbonated beverages for food bolus obstruction
The Gastrointestinal foreign bodies page has been updated with some additional information about the role of carbonated beverages in food bolus obstruction.
ST elevation in aVR
The ECG in acute coronary syndromes page has had a few minor updates to re-emphasise the lack of specificity of ST elevation in aVR for proximal LAD occlusion in the absence of other typical features.
ECG changes in hypokalaemia
The Ion effects on the ECG and Hypokalaemia pages have been updated with new information about ECG changes in hypokalaemia.
Cardiac tumours
The Cardiac tumours page has been updated, including some additional information about tumour types and frequencies.
Amphetamines
The Stimulants page has been updated with a variety of additions to the segment on amphetamines – the modern scourge of the ED.
Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
The Sulphonamides and Fluoroquinolones page has been updated with some additional information about dosing.
Azithromycin
The Macrolides page has been updated with additional information about the pharmacology and used of azithromycin.
Tetracyclines
The Tetracylines page has been revised and updated, including more information on main uses.
The Febrile traveller
The Febrile traveller page has had some minor improvements and additions.