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
Activated charcoal
The Activated charcoal page has been revised and updated, including some changes to the indications and contra-indications.
Substance related seizures
The Substance induced seizures page has been revised and updated.
Drug related seizures page name change to Substance induced seizures
The page previously known as Drug related seizures has been changed to Substance induced seizures.
Pacemaker lead positions
The Permanent transvenous pacemakers page has been updated with additional information about lead positions.
His bundle pacing diagram
The Permanent transvenous pacemakers page has been updated with a diagram of a typical 2 lead His bundle pacemaker configuration.
3 lead pacemaker position diagram
The Permanent transvenous pacemakers page has been updated with a diagram of a typical 3 lead pacemaker configuration.
Body temperature and sepsis
Additional information about body temperature in sepsis has been added to the Assessment of sepsis page.
Adult sepsis pathway
Information about the Adult sepsis pathway has been added to the Assessment of sepsis page.
