Tryptase for the diagnosis of anaphylaxis
The Immunological investigations page has been revised, including additional information about the use of serum tryptase for the diagnosis of anaphylaxis.
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Sensitivity of CT for stroke
The Investigation of stroke page has been updated with additional information about the sensitivity of CT in acute ischaemic stroke.
Peramivir
The Influenza page has been updated with information about peramivir, the first injectable anti-influenza drug.
Ovarian carcinoma
A short segment on Ovarian carcinoma has been added to the Ovarian cysts page.
Hutchison fracture
Print version 1 – Distal forearm fractures – page 1649 – the ‘Hutchison’ fracture of the distal radius is erroneously described as the ‘Henderson’ fracture.
Elevated bilirubin diagnostic algorithm
A new image of a diagnostic algorithm for an elevated serum bilirubin has been added to the Liver function tests page.
Patient flow
A new segment on patient flow has been added to the Emergency Department overcrowding page.
Patient streaming
A new segment on patient streaming has been added to the Emergency Department overcrowding page.
New edition release and discount for subscribers
The 6th print edition of The Emergency Medicine Manual (ISBN 978-0-9578121-7-8) is due for release in 3-4 weeks time. All online subscribers will be eligible for a AUD$20 discount on the purchase price of one copy of the manual when purchased directly from us. The pre discount price of the print edition (including postage and packaging) in AUD will be: $241 for … Read more
PEP
The section on PEP on the Body fluid exposure page has been revised.
Hangman fracture classification
The classification of Hangman’s fractures has been added to the Cervical spine fractures page.
Assessment of the atlanto-occipital joint
Details of the assessment of the atlanto-occipital joint have been added to the Cervical spine injuries page.
Powers ratio
Details of Powers ratio in the assessment of the cervical spine have been added to the Cervical spine injuries page.
Indications for USS in paediatric UTI
The criteria for US following UTI has been revised on the Urinary tract infection in children page.
Criteria for paediatric UTI
Criteria for diagnosis has been added to the Urinary tract infection in children page.
Paediatric meningitis causes
The Paediatric meningitis page has been updated with revised information about the causes of meningitis.
Cystine
The Smoking cessation page has been updated with information about cysteine.
Ebola
The Viral haemorrhagic fevers page has been updated with additional information regarding the diagnosis and management of Ebola.
Porphyria in abdominal pain
The Uncommon causes of abdominal pain page has been updated with additional information of porphyria.