Extra-ocular muscle movement screening
The Abnormal eye movements page has been updated with additional information about the muscles responsible for eye movements in various positions of the eyes.
Updates
Blood sampling through an arterial line
A segment on blood sampling through an arterial line has been added to the Arterial access page.
PICC line medication
A small segment on medication administration through a PICC line has been added to the PICC lines page.
CENTOR sore throat criteria
The Sore throat page has been updated with the CENTOR sore throat criteria used to help direct investigation and treatment.
Ileus or obstruction?
A new table contrasting the features of ileus and bowel obstruction has been added to the Bowel obstruction page.
Bowel obstruction
The Bowel obstruction page has been extensively updated in the areas of imaging and therapy.
Aortic valve replacement choices
The Aortic valve disease page has been updated with information about aortic valve replacement choices.
Informed consent
The Consent page has been updated with a small segment on informed consent.
Lactate, blood pressure and sepsis
The Assessment of sepsis page has been updated with additional information about the test characteristics of an initial ED lactate for the diagnosis of severe sepsis or septic shock. Additional information about BP and sepsis has also been included.
Scalp haematoma location and ICH in children
The Paediatric head trauma page has been updated with new information about the risk of ICH development in children < 2 years of age depending on injury mechanism and type of scalp haematoma. (link)
Pneumatic tube transport systems
The Specimen collection page has been updated with a small segment on the transport of specimens via pneumatic tube transport systems.
SVT management algorithm
The Supraventricular tachycardia page has been updated with a new SVT management algorithm.
VT management algorithm
The Ventricular tachycardia page has been updated with a new VT management algorithm
Management of poisoning algorithm
The Management of poisoning algorithm has been updated.
Paracetamol toxicity management
The Paracetamol toxicity page has been updated with a new management algorithm that incorporates delayed presentations,
Suspected cervical spine injury diagnostic algorithm
The Suspected cervical spine injury diagnostic algorithm has been updated.
Assessment and management of head injury
The Assessment and management of blunt head trauma algorithm has been updated.
Snake bite management algorithm
The Snake bite management algorithm has been updated.
Macrocytic anaemia diagnostic algorithm
The Macrocytic anaemia diagnostic algorithm has been updated.
Microcytic anaemia diagnostic algorithm
The Microcytic anaemia diagnostic algorithm has been updated.