Indications for suxamethonium
The Suxamethonium page has been updated with a more specific list of indications.
Updates
‘4 hour rule’
The Time limited ED care targets page has been updated, including the addition of a small segment on patient types and target achievement, the (mostly hidden) negative effects of ‘clock stopping’ techniques widely employed in Australian EDs and reasons why time based targets may reduce overall productivity.
Delayed cardioversion in AF
A short segment on delayed cardioversion in new onset AF has been added to the Atrial fibrillation arrhythmia management page.
Tibial tuberosity fractures
A new segment on Tibial tuberosity fractures has been added to the Knee and leg fractures page.
Other causes of shock following trauma
A substantial segment on Assessment of shock in trauma has been added to the Assessment of the trauma patient page. This is intended as a reminder that there are numerous other potential causes for shock in the patient with major trauma undergoing resuscitation, other than just blood loss.
Superglue in the eye
The Ocular trauma page has been updated with an expanded section on superglue in the eye.
Pulmonary aspiration
The Pulmonary aspiration page has had a significant revision, particularly in relation to antibiotic choices and the reduced importance of anaerobic bacteria in secondary pneumonia.
Depression
The Affective disorders page has been updated with a significant update to the segment on Depression.
Eye drops for glaucoma
The Ophthalmic medications and treatmentss page has been updated with additional information about eye drops for glaucoma.
Open angle glaucoma management
The Glaucoma page has been updated with additional information about open angle glaucoma management.
Neonatal adrenaline dose
The Neonatal resuscitation page has been updated with a revision of the adrenaline doses used for IV and endotracheal administration.
Loop diuretics
The Diuretics page has been updated with additional information about the pharmacology of loop diuretics.
Diuretics in heart failure
The Management of heart failure page has been updated, including additional information about the use of diuretics in heart failure.
More about vertigo
The Vertigo page has had another update with more features that help differentiate central from peripheral causes.
Onsite management of mass casualties
The Onsite management of mass casualties page has had some major additions and updating.
Disaster medicine
The Disaster medicine page has had a minor rewrite and re-organisation.
Clinical judgement in paediatric head injury
The Paediatric head trauma page has been updated to reflect that expert clinical judgement is superior to the commonly cited paediatric head injury rules.
Neonatal ventilation
The Neonatal resuscitation page has been updated, including additional information about high tidal volumes and risk of ICH in neonates.
Neonatal resuscitation
The Neonatal resuscitation page has been updated and significantly re-organised to aid clarity.
Diagnosing the cause(s) of difficult intubation
A short segment on diagnosing the cause(s) of difficult intubation has been added to the Difficult intubation page, as well as a few other minor changes.