Subtle ST elevation
The ECG in acute coronary syndromes page has been updated with additional information about how to differentiate subtle ST elevation due to ischaemia than that due to other causes.
Updates
DOAC drug interactions
The Other anti-coagulants page has been updated with revised information about drug interactions with DOACs associated with increased bleeding risk.
ADAMTS 13 infusion for TTP
Information about recombinant ADAMTS 13 for the treatment of TTP has been added to the Thrombotic microangiopathies page.
CSF analysis for diagnosis of dementia
The Altered mental state page has been updated with information about CSF analysis for the diagnosis of dementia.
Recurrent sepsis
The Management of sepsis page has been updated with some information about the site/organisms involved in recurrent severe sepsis.
Gasping respiration and cardiac arrest survival
The Cardiac arrest page has been updated with information about the increased survival rate in patients in cardiac arrest who have gasping respiration when found.
Risk factors for cervical spine injury
The Cervical spine injury page has been updated with a segment on additional risk factors not covered by the commonly used cervical spine decision rules.
Prasugrel/fentanyl interaction
Details of the interaction between prasugrel and fentanyl has been added to the Management of acute coronary syndromes page.
Follow up of small hyperechoic renal cysts
The Renal tumours page has been updated with information about the lack of need for routine follow up for hyperechoic renal cysts found on US.
Laryngoscopy in trauma
The Airway management in trauma page has been updated with information about performing laryngoscopy in patients with dental injuries or intra-oral lacerations
Benefits and disadvantages of video laryngoscopy
The Intubation equipment page has been updated with some additional information about the benefits and disadvantages of video laryngoscopy.
GTN dose
The Drugs for hypertensive emergencies page has been updated with dosing information about GTN.
NAC in STEMI
The Management of acute coronary syndromes page has been updated with information about the beneficial effects of NAC in patients undergoing PCI for STEMI.
Influenza management
The Influenza page has just been updated with more recent information about the initial management of influenza.
Rapid influenza testing
The Influenza page has just been updated with more recent information about the accuracy of rapid influenza testing.
PCC and DOAC reversal
The Reversal of anti-coagulation page has been updated, including more information about the role of PCC in reversal of DOACs
Arthrocentesis and anticoagulation
The Arthrocentesis page has been updated with information about patients who are also anti-coagulated.
Spontaneous cerebellar haemorrhage
The Spontaneous intracranial haemorrhage page has been updated with additional information regarding surgical intervention for posterior fossa haemorrhages.
Glaucoma and IOP
The Glaucoma page has been updated, including information about the lack of sensitivity of elevated IOP in the diagnosis.
Iridodonesis in Marfan syndrome
The Marfan syndrome page has been updated with some additional information about iridodonesis.