Dedication
This manual is dedicated to the memory of Dr Edward William Brentnall FACEM, MBE, OAM, KStJ 05/08/1929-01/10/2024. Ed was a guiding light for generations of emergency physicians who sheltered, mentored and inspired many of us. See the full dedication here.
Latest updates
Cone snail image
An image of a cone snail has been added to the Other marine envenomation page.
Cone snails
The Other marine envenomation page has been updated with additional information about Cone snails.
Position of function of the wrist and hand image
A figure demonstrating the position of function of the wrist and hand has been added to the Casting page.
Ligaments of the elbow image
A figure demonstrating the ligaments of the elbow has been added to the Elbow joint page.
ROTEM results and actions
A figure outlining the key likely ROTEM results and possible actions has been added to the Coagulation testing page.
ROTEM measurements figure
A figure outlining the key measurements reported in ROTEM testing has been added to the Coagulation testing page.
Version date added
The Version date of the Manual has been added to the Title page in Version 1 and the Author page (top left tab) in Version 2.The Version date is the date the last file was modified in the manual and should be used whenever referencing the manual.
Thromboelastography
The Coagulation testing page has been updated with additional information about thromboelastography.
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