Dead space in 3 way taps
The Paediatric cardiac arrest page has been updated with information about the potential for reduced drug administration through 3 way taps in neonates and small infants.
Resuscitation
Ablation for recurrent VT
The Ventricular arrhythmias page has been updated with a short segment on the ongoing management of recurrent VT
Cessation of CPR
The Advanced cardiac life support page has been updated to indicate that an unwitnessed arrest with a non-shockable rhythm and age > 80 years is associated with a very low likelihood of survival to hospital discharge.
SVT and LAHB
An ECG of SVT with a LAHB has been added to the Supraventricular tachycardia page.
iGel airway image
A new image of an iGel airway has been added to the Difficult intubation equipment page.
Propofol and egg/soy allergy
The Induction agents page has been updated to indicated that egg or soy allergy are no longer considered contra-indications for the administration of propofol. Thanks to Alan for the tip.
Post arrest PCI without STEMI
The Post arrest care page has been updated to reflect the more limited indications for post arrest PCI in the absence of STEMI, based on the most recent evidence.
Stylets
The Intubation equipment page has been updated with some additional information about stylets.
Bougies
The Difficult intubation equipment page has been updated with some additional information about bougies
Supraglottic devices in difficult airways
The Difficult intubation page has been updated with more information about the usefulness of supraglottic airway devices.
Apheresis cryoprecipitate
The Clotting factor replacement page has been updated, including information about apheresis cryoprecipitate.
Rocuronium
The Non depolarising muscle relaxants page has been updated with a more explicit explanation of the advantages of rocuronium over suxamethonium.
Muscle relaxant reorganisation
The Neuromuscular blockade, Non depolarising neuromuscular blocking agents and Suxamethonium pages have had a significant re-organisation to improve clarity and reduce duplication. As a result, the Neuromuscular physiology page has been removed.
Induction agent administration for intubation
The Endotracheal intubation page has been updated, including the addition of a short segment on induction agent administration for intubation.
Indications for suxamethonium
The Suxamethonium page has been updated with a more specific list of indications.
Delayed cardioversion in AF
A short segment on delayed cardioversion in new onset AF has been added to the Atrial fibrillation arrhythmia management page.
Other causes of shock following trauma
A substantial segment on Assessment of shock in trauma has been added to the Assessment of the trauma patient page. This is intended as a reminder that there are numerous other potential causes for shock in the patient with major trauma undergoing resuscitation, other than just blood loss.
Neonatal adrenaline dose
The Neonatal resuscitation page has been updated with a revision of the adrenaline doses used for IV and endotracheal administration.
Loop diuretics
The Diuretics page has been updated with additional information about the pharmacology of loop diuretics.
Neonatal ventilation
The Neonatal resuscitation page has been updated, including additional information about high tidal volumes and risk of ICH in neonates.