MRI sequences
A new segment explaining commonly used MRI sequences has been added to the Magnetic resonance imaging page.
Updates
MRI scan access for Australian GPs
The list of MRI scans able to be ordered by GPs in Australia has been expanded on the Magnetic resonance imaging page.
Sucking chest wounds
The Penetrating thoracic trauma page has been updated with additional information about sucking chest wounds.
Securing and attaching an ICC
Additional information about securing and attaching an ICC to an UWSD has been added to the Management of pneumothorax page.
Anaesthetising the pleura
Additional information about anaesthetising the pleura prior to insertion of an ICC has been added to the Management of pneumothorax page.
Heimlich valve
Additional information about Heimlich valves has been added to the Management of pneumothorax page.
Consent for pneumothorax drainage
Some additional information about consent for pneumothorax drainage has been added to the Management of pneumothorax page.
Tying an ETT in place
The Endotracheal intubation page has been updated with additional information and images on tying an ETT in place.
Taping an ETT in place
The Endotracheal intubation page has been updated with additional information and images on taping an ETT in place.
Implantable contraceptives
The Contraception page has been updated with additional information about implantable contraceptive devices.
Hep B exposure risk
Some additional information about the risk of Hep B transmission has been added to the Body fluid exposure page.
Ultrasound probe types
The Ultrasonography page has been updated, included information about different US probe types.
Endotracheal intubation checklist
The Endotracheal intubation page has been updated with information about pre-intubation checklists.
Higgins I squared test
Information about Higgin’s I squared test has been added to the Comparison of variables between two groups page.
Cochrane’s Q test
Additional information about Cochrane’s Q test has been added to the Comparison of variables between two groups page.
SAM pelvic sling application
The Management of pelvic trauma page has been updated with a segment on how to apply a SAM pelvic sling.
FAST scan technique
The Assessment of abdominal trauma page has been updated with a new segment on how to perform a FAST scan.
FAST scan in abdominal trauma
The Assessment of abdominal trauma page has been updated with some additional information about the role of the FAST scan.
Management of extremity bleeding
The Management of fractures and dislocations page has been updated with additional information about haemorrhage control from an extremity.
Trigeminal neuralgia
The Secondary headaches page has been updated with additional information about the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, especially neurosurgical techniques of treatment.