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
NASH is now Metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MDASH)
Metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MDASH) is the new name for Non alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and has replaced NASH throughout the manual.
Corticosteroids
The Immunosuppressants page has had some other minor revisions in the corticosteroids section.
Relative doses of corticosteroids
The Immunosuppressants page has been updated with information about the relative doses of different corticosteroids.
Adverse effects of corticosteroids
The Immunosuppressants page has been updated with additional information about the adverse effects of corticosteroids.
Shock dose corticosteriods
The Adrenal insufficiency page has been updated with additional information about the hydrocortisone dose in adults and children.
Sinuses involved in Venopathic intracranial hypertension (VIH)
The Idiopathic/venopathic intracranial hypertension page has been updated with additional information about the sinuses most commonly affected.
Poly metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)
The Ovarian cysts page has been updated with the new name for Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) which is now known as Poly metabolic ovarian syndrome. (PMOS)
Diphtheria
The Sore throat page has just been updated with additional information about Diphtheria, including the cutaneous form.
