24/5/26 Diphtheria alert
There is currently an outbreak of Diphtheria in parts of the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia. Please be alert for cases of oropharyngeal and cutaneous Diphtheria in patients who have been to these regions, particularly Indigenous patients.
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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
Temperature measurement page changed to Body temperature page
The name of the Temperature measurement page has been changed to the Body temperature page.
Normal body temperature
The Body temperature page has been updated with a segment on normal body temperature. Spoiler alert – it is not 37C when taken by a tympanic infrared thermometer…
LVOT VTi and fluid responsiveness
The Assessment of intravascular volume page has been updated with a short segment on LVOT VTi and fluid responsiveness.
Antibiotic administration in sepsis
The Management of sepsis page has been updated with additional information about antibiotic administration in sepsis.
Concomitant viral infections and bacterial sepsis
The Assessment of sepsis page has been updated with information about the frequency of concomitant viral infections in sepsis.
Cardiac dysfunction in sepsis
The Assessment of sepsis page has been updated with additional information about cardiac dysfunction in sepsis.
Management of sepsis
The Management of sepsis page has had a number of other updates and formatting improvements.
Sources of fluid loss in sepsis
The Management of sepsis page has been updated with a short segment on the sources of fluid loss in sepsis.
