Short asthma history
The Assessment of asthma page has been updated with a segment about taking a short asthma history.
Updates
Using a PEF meter
The Assessment of asthma page has been updated with a segment on using a PEF meter.
SALTR mnemonic
The SALTR mnemonic has been added to the Assessment of fractures and dislocations page.
Zuclopenthixol
The Antipsychotic medications page has been updated with additional information regarding zuclopenthixol.
Synthetic cannabinoids
The Other drugs of abuse page has been updated with information about synthetic cannabinoids.
Alcohol withdrawal management
The Alcohol withdrawal page has been updated with additional information about the management of alcohol withdrawal.
Social conduct disorder
The Intellectual disability page has been updated with information about social communication disorder.
Contrast induced nephropathy
The Intravenous contrast page has been updated with additional information about the decreasing importance of contrast induced nephropathy.
Conduct disorders
The Classification of psychiatric disorders page has been updated with additional information about conduct disorders.
Neonatal cardiovascular problems
The Neonatal cardiovascular disorders page has been updated.
MCV for detection of alcoholism
The test characteristics of the MCV in the detection of alcoholism have been added to the Ethanol page.
GGT and carbohydate deficient transferrin
The Liver function tests page has been updated with additional information about the role of GGT and CDT in the detection of hazardous drinking.
Post body fluid exposure prophylaxis
The Body fluid exposure page has been updated with additional information regarding PEP for Hep B, C and HIV.
Antibiotics for sepsis
The Management of Sepsis page has been updated with the latest antibiotic recommendations for adults and children from the November release of the new antibiotic guidelines.
Boss-Holzach-Matter shoulder relocation technique
A segment on the Boss-Holzach-Matter shoulder joint self reduction technique has been added to the Anterior shoulder dislocation management page.
Shoulder dislocation
The Shoulder Glenohumeral joint dislocations and Anterior shoulder management pages have been extensively revised and updated.
Language and end of life discussions
A segment on appropriate language when discussing end-of-life care has been added to the Determining the extent of medical treatment page.
Managing a patient safety incident
Additional information on managing a patient safety incident has been added to the Patient safety page.
Procedural identity error
A segment on procedural identity error has been added to the Clinical decision making page.
Patient safety terminology
A segment on patient safety terminology has been added to the Patient safety page.