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
Apical capping on CXR in aortic dissection
The Thoracic aortic dissection page has been updated with additional information about apical capping on CXR.
Aspirin dose in Kawasaki disease
The Other inflammatory conditions page has been updated with a revised aspirin dose in Kawasaki disease consistent with more recent recommendations. Thanks to William for bringing this to our attention.
Kawasaki disease
The Other inflammatory conditions page has been updated with some other additional information about Kawasaki disease.
Acute coronary syndromes section page reorganisation
The pages in the section on Acute coronary syndromes have been reorganised into a more logical sequence.
CT anatomy of the coronary arteries
4 CT images demonstrating the normal coronary artery anatomy have been added to the Coronary artery disease page.
Aortic dissection
The Thoracic aortic dissection page has had a number of other updates.
CTA image series of intramural aortic haematoma
An image series of an intramural aortic haematoma has been added to the Thoracic aortic dissection page.
Imaging features of aortic dissection
Thoracic aortic dissection page has been updated with additional information about the imaging features of aortic dissection.
