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
Constrained liner prostheses
The Hip dislocation page has been updated with some additional information about constrained liner prosthesis management.
Large bowel obstruction page created
A new page called Large bowel obstruction has been created from the contents of the Bowel obstruction page.
Bowel obstruction
The Bowel obstruction page has had a number of other updates.
US in small bowel obstruction
The Bowel obstruction page has been updated with additional information about US in bowel obstruction.
CT in small bowel obstruction
The Bowel obstruction page has been updated with additional information about CT in bowel obstruction.
Methods of haemorrhage control
A new page called Methods of haemorrhage control has been created from the contents of the Management of the major trauma patient page to improve the length of the page.
Management of the major trauma patient
The Management of the major trauma patient page has had a number of other updates.
Management of the major trauma patient in exsanguinating haemorrhage
The Management of the major trauma patient page has been updated to emphasise the priority of haemorrhage control over definitive airway management.
