Dunn RJ
Bob Dunn There is an error on the Pancreatitis page that will be corrected with the next file upload. Currently it states that higher amylase and lipase values are more sensitive for pancreatitis, when higher values are actually less sensitive but more specific.
3 new images have been added to the Featured image gallery.
4 new images have been added to the Featured image gallery and 1 new image has been added to the ECG gallery.
The Encephalitis page has been extensively revised and added to following the recent publication of Australasian guidelines on the subject in the MJA.
A CT image demonstrating midbrain and subcortical cerebral contusions has been added to the Complications of head trauma page.
The Suspected infective gastroenteritis page has been updated with some additional information about coeliac disease.
The Long term management of asthma page has been updated with some information about the role of lebrikizumab.
A small segment on blood glucose measurement has been added to the Diabetes mellitus page.
Additional information about high sensitivity troponin has been added to the Troponins in ACS page.
A new page called Nucleic acid amplification techniques has been added to the Infectious diseases section.
Additional information about reference ranges for laboratory tests has been added to the Interpretation of investigation results page.
An image demonstrating the distribution of ALP values in the normal paediatric population has been added to the Liver function tests page.
An image demonstrating the distribution of GGT values in the normal population has been added to the Liver function tests page.
An ECG demonstrating a massive anterior STEMI has been added to the The ECG in acute coronary syndromes page.
The Stroke management page has just been updated to reflect the recent recommendation to lower sBP to < 140mmHg in patients with ICH and no contra-indications.
The Urinalysis page has been updated with additional information about the results of bedside testing.
The Management of acute coronary syndromes page has been updated with a more definite statement against the use of routine supplemental O2 for the treatment of ACS following publication of a recent Australian RCT on the subject.
The Interpretation of investigation results page has been revised and updated in multiple different areas.
A new page called Laboratory testing with information about the phases of testing and repeat testing has been added to the Clinical biochemistry section.