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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
Myasthenia gravis
The Myasthenia gravis page has been revised and updated.
Radiologically isolated syndrome
The Multiple sclerosis page has been updated, including a new segment on radiologically isolated syndrome.
Transient diplopia
The Abnormal eye movements page has been updated with a short segment on transient diplopia.
Diplopia
The Abnormal eye movements page has been updated with additional information about diplopia.
2 point discrimination testing
The Sensory assessment page has been updated with an expanded segment on 2 point discrimination testing
Assessment of motor function, Assessment of sensation and Assessment of gait pages created
Motor system examination, Sensory examination and Assessment of gait pages have been created from the previously ridiculously long Peripheral nervous system examination page. Please note that links to the previous page will now be broken.
Respiratory muscle function assessment
A new segment on respiratory muscle function assessment has been added to the Motor system examination page.
Other gases with systemic toxicity and Irritant gases pages created
Two new pages called Other gases with systemic toxicity and Irritant gases have been created from the previous Toxic gases page. Please note that previous links to the old page will now be broken.
