Time to tranexamic acid administration
The Adjuncts to transfusion therapy page has been revised, including some updates about the use of tranexamic acid.
Updates
SDH low risk features for progression
The Extradural and subdural haemorrhage page has been updated with a short section on low risk features for SDH progression.
Preoxygenation for endotracheal intubation
A few minor changes have been made to the pre-oxygenation section of the Endotracheal intubation page.
CVC insertion
The CVC insertion technique page has been revised with some minor content changes and reorganisation.
CVC types and limitations
The Central venous access page has been updated, including segments on CVC types and limitations.
Assessment of hearing
The Assessment of hearing page has been updated and a table of examination findings added.
Nasal packing technique
The Epistaxis page has been updated with some additional information about nasal examination and packing.
Otoscopy
Some additional details about Otoscopy have been added to the ENT examination page.
ENT examination in children
The Assessment of children page has been updated, including some additional information about the ENT examination in children.
Candidiasis colonisation
The Candidiasis page has been updated with a short segment on candidal colonisation.
Cystic fibrosis
The Cystic fibrosis page has been updated, including expanded information on pathogens responsible for exacerbations and treatment.
IM slow release naltrexone
Some information about slow release naltrexone has been added to the Opioid antagonists and partial antagonists page.
Antibiotics for culture negative urinary tract symptoms
The Urinary tract infection in adults page has been updated with the recommendation to treat symptoms of UTI with antibiotics, even if the urinary culture is negative.
Subcutaneous abscesses
The Cellulitis page has been updated and now includes the recommendation for antibiotics in abscesses > 5cm in diameter.
Return to school in Strep phayngitis
The Sore throat page has been updated with information about the risk of disease transmission with return to school.
Aortocaval fistula
The Abdominal aortic aneurysm page has been updated with some additional features of aortocaval fistula.
Aortic dissection
The Aortic dissection page has been extensively revised and updated
Aciclovir in encephalitis
The Encephalitis page has been updated with some information about the indications for aciclovir in encephalitis.
Interruptions and their management
The Communication page has been revised with some additional information about interruptions and their management.
LAVD
The Mechanical cardiovascular support page has been updated with some additional information about LVAD assessment and device failure.