Dunn RJ
The Infectious agents causing CAP page has been updated with a more recent list of organisms responsible for CAP overall. It is worth noting that many patients with CAP do not need ED care, so the relative frequency of some pathogens in ED patients is likely to be different.
The Somatoform disorders page has been updated with some additional information about the treatment of hypochondriasis.
The Electrocardiography page has been updated with additional information about the QTc.
The Advanced cardiac life support page has been updated with the addition of esmolol as a last gasp therapy in refractory VF based on the results of one small study.
The Management of snake bite page has been updated including a few changes to the role of SVDK, and updated information about adverse reactions to antivenom.
The Assessment of snake bite page has been updated with the most recent data regarding the accuracy of the SVDK.
The Snake bite page has been updated with the most recent estimates of death from snake bite by species.
The Snakes page has been updated with new information about the relative frequency of evenomation by the different types of Australian snakes.
The Assessment of atrial fibrillation and flutter page has been updated with a few additional ECG features of AFib.
The Complications of pacemakers page has had a number of minor revisions and additions.
The Pacemakers page has had a number of minor revisions and additions.
The Bradycardias page has been updated with additional information about Mobitz type II heart block.
The Bradycardias page has been updated with additional information about Mobitz type I heart block.
The Supraventricular tachycardias page has been revised, including some additional information about the treatment of AF with an accessory pathway.
The ECG in acute coronary syndromes page has been updated with some additional information about patterns of regional ischaemia and reciprocal changes.
The Lung ultrasound page has been extensively updated including additional information about lung US techniques.
The Lung ultrasound page has been updated with additional information about E lines.
The Lung ultrasound page has been updated with additional information about B lines.
The Pleural effusion page has been updated with additional information about the US features of a pleural effusion.
The Difficult vascular access page has been updated with some additional information about preparation for US guided vascular access – in particular the use of the most important piece of equipment that influences success – the chair!