17/5/26 Diphtheria alert
There is currently an outbreak of Diphtheria in parts of the Northern Territory 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
The agitated elderly patient
The Management of violence page has been updated with a new segment on considerations in the agitated elderly patient.
De-escalating your response
The Management of violence page has been updated with additional information on how to de-escalate your response.
When to abandon de-escalation attempts
The Management of violence page has been updated with additional information on when to abandon de-escalation attempts.
Rebuttals in de-escalation
A segment on rebuttals and refusals has been added to the Management of violence page.
History taking in de-escalation
The Management of violence page has been updated with additional information about history taking in de-escalation.
Communication in de-escalation
The Management of violence page has been updated with additional information about communication inde-escalation.
Positioning in de-escalation
The Management of violence page has been updated with additional information about positioning in de-escalation.
Identification in de-escalation
The Management of violence page has been updated with additional information about personal identification in de-escalation.
