February 2017 update quiz
The February 2017 update quiz has just been added to the Quizzes section
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Lumbar epidural abscess image
An MRI image of a lumbar epidural abscess has been added to the Non traumatic spinal cord disorders page.
Eye anatomy – correction
The Ocular examination page has been corrected so the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye are properly described. Thanks to Francis for pointing this out.
Hypotension and head trauma
The Management of head trauma page has been updated adding extra emphasis on the importance of avoiding hypotension in patients with severe head trauma.
Cultural awareness
A few additions regarding how to use cultural awareness as a potential starting point and the role of family in some cultures have been added to the Culture page.
Quality definitions
Some definitions have been added to the Quality improvement page.
Paediatric head trauma
The Paediatic head trauma page has been updated with a few additional bits of information about the differences between adults and children.
Rotterdam CT head score
The Head injury prognosis page has been updated with details of the Rotterdam CT head score.
Head injury outcome prediction instruments
The Head injury prognosis page has been updated with details of some prognostic instruments.
Transverse sinus thrombosis
A short segment on Transverse sinus thrombosis has been added to the Complications of head injuries page.
Cerebrovascular trauma
The Cerebrovascular trauma page has been extensively revised and updated.
Treatment of DVT table
A table summarising the treatment of DVT in various situations has been added to the Management of DVT page.
NOAC, heparin and warfarin links
Links to the NOAC, heparin and warfarin pages have been added to the Management of PE and Management of DVT pages.
Treatment of PE table
A table summarising the treatment of PE in different situations has been added to the Management of PE page.
Tracheostomy
A short new page on Tracheostomy and complications has been added to the Disorders of the head and neck section.
Decompressive craniectomy
The Prevention of secondary brain injury page has been updated with a significant revision of the segment on decompressive craniectomy.
Penetrating head trauma
The Penetrating head trauma page has been updated with additional information about the management of these injuries.
Monitoring in cerebral injury
A new page entitled Monitoring in cerebral injury has been added to the Cerebral resuscitation section.
Concussion
A section on concussion has been added to the Complications of head trauma page.
Head injury discharge management
The Management of head trauma page has been updated with substantially more detail regarding the discharge of patients following head injury.