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
Multivariable analyses
The Correlations between variables page has been updated with additional information about multivariable analyses.
Limitations of multivariate analyses
The Correlations between variables page has been updated with an expanded segment on the limitations of multivariate analyses.
The Medical literature
The Medical literature page has been revised and updated.
The Scientific paper
The Scientific paper page has had a number of other updates.
Meta analyses
The segment on Meta analysis on The Scientific paper page has been significantly expanded, particularly outlining the many and frequent limitations of this technique.
Indirect inguinal hernia reduction technique
The Hernias page has been updated with additional information about the reduction technique for an indirect inguinal hernia.
Half dose tenecteplase in patients > 70 years of age and AOMI
The Thrombolytic choices page has been updated with the recommendation to use half dose tenecteplase for AOMI in patients > 70 years of age.
Definition of MI
The Definition of MI page has been updated to include the ANZCS 2025 definitions.
