Physostigmine in anticholinergic delirium
The Anti-muscarinic agents page has been updated with additional information about the effectiveness of physostigmine.
Updates
Diagnostic variability in COPD
The Assessment of COPD page has been updated with information about the diagnostic variability in patients initially diagnosed with COPD.
IV contrast allergy prophylaxis
The Intravenous contrast page has been updated with information about a 5 hour accelerated prophylaxis regimen.
Premature delivery survival rates
The Premature labour page has been updated with additional information about infant survival rates and rates of disability.
Fluoroquinones and ICP
The Sulphonamides and quinolones and Idiopathic intracranial hypertension pages have been updated with fluoroquinones added as a risk factor for increased ICP.
BNP in heart failure monitoring
The Assessment of heart failure page has been updated with the information that BNP outpatient monitoring does not appear to be superior to clinical monitoring in high risk patients.
Neck pain and degenerative disease
The Neck pain page has been extensively revised and updated, with particular emphasis on the degenerative causes.
Sudden death and seizures
The Management of isolated seizures page has been updated with information about sudden death following seizures.
Advanced cardiac life support
The Advanced cardiac life support page has been updated with some improved formatting.
NAC in ACS
The Management of acute coronary syndromes page has been updated with some additional information about NAC and the removal of the section on non-thrombolytic therapy in MI.
Pressure immobilisation technique
A few minor changes have been made to the First aid measures page regarding PIT
Effects of stress on decision making
The Anxiety disorders page has been updated with information about how anxiety and stress is associated with a reduced tendency to leave unrewarding environments.
ECT effects
The Affective disorders page has been updated with some additional information about the effects of ECT.
Paramedian LP approach
The Lumbar puncture page has been revised and information about the paramedian approach added.
US assisted LP
The Lumbar puncture page has been revised and the segment on US assisted LP extensively revised and expanded.
Migraine triggers
The Migraine page has been updated with a short segment on migraine triggers.
Test characteristics of CXR for rib fractures
The Chest wall injuries page has been updated including the test characteristics of CXR for the detection of rib fractures.
Postural change during true seizures
The Assessment of isolated seizures page has been updated with information about the rarity of body rotation > 90 degrees in true seizures.
When to stop antibiotics
The Principles of antibiotic therapy page has been updated with a short section on the principles of stopping antibiotic therapy
Risk factors for post concussive syndrome
The Head injury prognosis page has been updated, including the addition of risk factors for post-concussive syndrome.