Free abdominal fluid in trauma
A small segment about the management of small amounts of free abdominal fluid in trauma has been added to the Management of abdominal trauma page.
Dunn RJ
A small segment about the management of small amounts of free abdominal fluid in trauma has been added to the Management of abdominal trauma page.
Indications for operative intervention following elbow dislocation have been added to the Elbow and forearm injuries page.
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The Cellulitis mimics page has been updated with additional information about panniculitis and erythema nodosum.
The Intravenous fluids page has been updated with additional information about the potential anti-coagulant effects of gelatin and starch solutions.
The Management of the trauma patient page has been updated with details about the most common management priorities in trauma induced coagulopathy.
The Management of the trauma patient page has been updated with details about the adverse effects and prevention of hypothermia in trauma.
The Management of the trauma patient page has been updated including details about the Foley catheter balloon tamponade technique for penetrating trauma.
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The Coagulation testing page has been updated with additional information about ROTEM viscoelastometry testing, especially the different assays used and goal directed coagulation therapy.
The Coagulation testing page has been updated with information about anti factor Xa testing in the monitoring of LMWH and factor Xa inhibitors.
The Coagulation testing page has been updated with basic information about the common coagulation tests, including those used to monitory NOACs
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