Open disclosure
The Open disclosure segment on the Patient safety page has been updated to better prioritise and explain the actions required,
Updates
Cryoprecipitate changes
The Clotting factor replacement page has been updated with information about recent changes to cryoprecipitate.
Albumin product changes
The Intravenous fluids page has been updated with information about the change from Albumex to Alburex.
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
The Blistering rashes page has been updated with some additional information about TEN.
Beriplex
The Clotting factor replacement page has been updated with information about Beriplex (which is replacing Prothrombinex in Australia).
Gunshot wounds to the spine
A new segment on Spinal injuries has been added to the Specific missile injuries page.
Atrial fibrillation quiz updated
The Atrial fibrillation quiz has been revised and updated.
Fracture names quiz update
The Fracture names quiz has been revised and updated.
Ossification centres quiz update
The Ossification centres quiz has been revised and updated.
Intubation in the ED quiz updated
The Intubation in the ED quiz has been revised and updated, including additional explanation of the answers.
Adverse effects of opioids
A segment on the adverse effects of opioids has been added to the Opioids page.
Opioid induced adrenal insufficiency
The Adrenal insufficiency page has been updated with information about chronic opioid use induced adrenal insufficiency.
Penetrating head trauma
The Penetrating head trauma page has had some minor updates.
Unilateral pulmonary oedema
The Assessment of cardiac failure page has been updated with some additional information about unilateral pulmonary oedema.
Tetracyclines
The Tetracyclines page has had a few minor updates.
Appendicitis in pregnancy
The Appendicitis page has been updated with additional information about appendicitis in pregnancy.
DKA mortality risk
The Diabetic ketoacidosis page has been updated to indicate that, if treated properly, DKA is no longer a condition associated with significant mortality risk.
DKA treatment
The Diabetic ketoacidosis page has had some updates regarding treatment.
Wound management
The Wound management page has had a number of other minor updates.
Antibiotic wound prophylaxis
The Wound management page has been updated with additional information about the role of antibiotics in various situations.