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
Management of sepsis
The Management of sepsis page has had a few minor updates.
Assessment of sepsis
The Assessment of sepsis page had had a number of other updates.
Echocardiography in sepsis
The Assessment of sepsis page had been updated with a new segment on echocardiography in sepsis.
HCO3 in metabolic acidosis and AKI
The Intravenous fluids page has been updated with some information about the role (not much, if any in the ED) of HCO3 in metabolic acidosis and kidney injury.
Osteonecrosis of the mandible
A short segment on osteonecrosis of the mandible has been added to the Facial pain page.
Differential diagnosis of unilateral facial pain
A new page called Facial pain has been added to the Faciomaxillary disorders page. The contents of this page have been moved from the Salivary gland disease page and greatly expanded.
Treatment of SVT
The Supraventricular tachycardia page has been updated with additional information about the relative benefits and limitations of adenosine and verapamil.
US guided haematoma block
The Regional anaesthesia page has been updated with a new segment on US guided haematoma block.
