Esmolol in refractory VF
The Advanced cardiac life support page has been updated with the addition of esmolol as a last gasp therapy in refractory VF based on the results of one small study.
Resuscitation
R on T ectopics image
An ECG of frequent R on T ectopic beats has been added to the Ventricular arrhythmias page.
ECG in AFib
The Assessment of atrial fibrillation and flutter page has been updated with a few additional ECG features of AFib.
Complications of pacemakers
The Complications of pacemakers page has had a number of minor revisions and additions.
Pacemakers
The Pacemakers page has had a number of minor revisions and additions.
Mobitz type II heart block
The Bradycardias page has been updated with additional information about Mobitz type II heart block.
Mobitz type I heart block
The Bradycardias page has been updated with additional information about Mobitz type I heart block.
AF and an accessory pathway
The Supraventricular tachycardias page has been revised, including some additional information about the treatment of AF with an accessory pathway.
US guided vascular access
The Difficult vascular access page has been updated with some additional information about preparation for US guided vascular access – in particular the use of the most important piece of equipment that influences success – the chair!
CXR of VAD
A CXR image of a VAD has been added to the Mechanical cardiovascular support page.
VADs
The segment on VADs on the Mechanical cardiovascular support page has been revised and updated.
Cardiac arrest and VADs
A segment on cardiac arrest in patients with a ventricular assist device (VAD) has been added to the Advanced life support page.
aVR in Brugada
The Sudden cardiac death page has been updated with additional information about aVR in patients with Brugada syndrome.
DOACs for valvular AF
The Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation / flutter and Other anti-coagulants pages has been updated to indicate that DOACs are now thought to be safe for use in non-prosthetic valvular atrial fibrillation, with the exception of rheumatic mitral stenosis.
Valsalva in SVT
The Supraventricular tachycardia page has had a few minor modifications, including emphasising the usefulness of augmenting the valsalva manoeuvre.
Atrial fibrillation management
The Atrial fibrillation / flutter management page has been updated to improve clarity, especially in relation to anti-coagulation prior to cardioversion.
Timing of intubation in hypovolaemia
The Airway management in trauma page has been updated with a short segment on the timing of intubation in patients with hypovolaemia.
Presepsin
The Assessment of sepsis page has been updated with a short segment on presepsin as a biomarker of sepsis.
Airway fluids
The Endotracheal intubation page has been revised in various parts with particular emphasis on prevention and management of airway fluid collection.
Procedural sedation
The Procedural sedation page has been extensively revised and re-organised including the addition of significant additional detail in many areas.