Takayasu arteritis
The Takayasu arteritis has had a few minor updates. Recently saw a case where the diagnosis had been elusive for the last 2 years and the patient labelled as a drug seeker. Weird stuff happens.
Bob Dunn
NAC dosing regimens
The Paracetamol page has been updated with some additional information about the growing number of NAC dosing schedules currently in use.
CT of PCA infarction
A CT image of posterior cerebral infarction following raised ICP has been added to the Assessment of intracranial pressure page.
AF reversion options – correction
The AF reversion options flowchart has been corrected to indicate that amiodarone should be given if there is IHD, structural heart disease or age > 55 years. Previously it indicated that it should not be given in these patients. Thanks to Sally for picking this up.
Toddler’s fracture
The Knee and leg fractures page has been updated with much expanded segment on Toddler’s fracture.
Pancreatitis
The Pancreatitis page has been updated, particularly in the areas of complications and therapy.
Electrical storm
A segment on ventricular ‘electrical storm’ has been added to the Ventricular arrhythmias page.
Left ventricular paced rhythm
The Pacemakers page has been updated with a new ECG demonstrating left ventricular paced rhythm.
Beta blocker toxicity
A few minor updates have been made to the Beta blockers page.
Pseudo fracture of the scaphoid
An XRay of a normal scaphoid variant has been added to the Distal forearm fractures page.
First degree HB ECG
A new ECG of an impressive first degree heart block has been added to the Bradycardias page.
Harris lines
A short segment on Harris lines has been added to the Fracture mimics page.
CT of traumatic rectus sheath haematomas
The Assessment of abdominal trauma page has been updated with a CT image of bilateral traumatic rectus sheath haematomas.
CT of subgaleal haematoma
The Management of head trauma page has been updated with a CT image of a subgaleal haematoma.
Sternal fracture CT image
A CT image demonstrating a sternal fracture with retrosternal haematoma has been added to the Chest wall injuries page.
CT of ICA territory stroke
A CT image of an ICA occlusion territory stroke has been added to the Investigation of stroke page.
IN Fentanyl dose
The Paediatric dose and equipment calculator has been updated and the initial IN fentanyl dose corrected from 2mg/kg to 1.5microg/kg. Thanks to Andreas for picking this error up.
Amsler’s chart
A short segment on the use of Amsler’s charts for the detection of macular degeneration has been added to the Ocular examination page.
Diplopia
The Abnormal eye movements page has been updated to include a section specifically on diplopia assessment and causes.
Inferolateral MI ECG
A new ECG demonstrating a subacute inferolateral MI due to a circumflex artery lesion has been added to the ECG in acute coronary syndromes page.