Heat stroke
The Heat stroke page has been updated with an emphasis on the priorities in management of heat stroke.
Updates
TXA in PPH
The Post-partum haemorrhage page has been updated with additional information about the role of TXA, following the recent publication of the WOMAN trial. Apart from the trial having a study population mostly from relatively resource poor health systems (yes, I include the UK in this group), it also has the longest list of authors I … Read more
Haemodialysis in salicylate toxicity
The important benefit of haemodialysis in intubated patients with salicylate toxicity has been emphasised on the Salicylates page.
Antibiotic choices for outpatient therapy
The Outpatient antibiotic therapy page has been updated with a section on antibiotic choices for outpatient therapy.
MgSO4 for eclampsia/pre-eclampsia added
The Hypertension in pregnancy page has been updated with the addition of the doses of MgSO4 for eclampsia and pre-eclampsia.
Cardiovascular effects of alcohol
The Ethanol page has been updated with information about the cardiovascular effects (potentially beneficial and harmful) of alcohol consumption.
Ottawa ankle rules
The Ankle injuries page has been updated with additional information about the Ottawa ankle rules.
Isolated fibula fracture
The Knee and leg fractures page has been updated with some additional information about isolated fibula fractures.
Morton’s metatarsalgia
The Soft tissue injuries of the ankle and foot page has been updated with a new section on Morton’s metatarsalgia.
US features of ovarian cysts
The Ovarian cysts page has been updated with additional information about the US features of ovarian cysts that suggest a benign or malignant cause.
ECG findings in LV aneurysm
The ECG in acute coronary syndromes page has been updated with additional information about the ECG findings in LV aneurysm.
Paediatric head injury decision rules
The Paediatric head injury page has been updated with additional information about paediatric head injury rules following the publication of the following article. Babl FE et al. Accuracy of PECARN, CATCH, and CHALICE head injury decision rules in children: A prospective cohort study. Lancet 2017 Apr 11; [e-pub].
Oxycodone and tramadol on the move
Details about oxycodone and tramadol have been moved from the Opioid agonists page in the Toxicology section and amalgamated with the existing information on the Opioids page in the Resuscitation section.
Codeine and tramadol
The Opioids page has been updated with additional information about the use of codeine and tramadol in children.
Zika virus rash
The Zika virus page has been updated with additional information about the rash found in 90% of patients with the disease.
Ketamine administration speed
The Induction agents page has been updated including additional information about the increased risk of adverse effects from ketamine when given as an IV bolus.
Procedural sedation
A variety of minor changes have been made to the Procedural sedation page.
Risk management
A short segment on risk management has been added to the Patient safety page.
Procedural sedation for cardioversion of VT
A short segment about procedural sedation has been added to the Ventricular arrhythmias page.
WCC and neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in SAH
The Investigation of suspected subarachnoid haemorrhage page has been updated with information about the WCC and neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in SAH.