Seizures
The Seizures page has had a number of minor updates and wording improvements.
Bob Dunn
New file uploads
We are currently uploading new files so there will be some instability and disruption to the normal function of Version 1, then Version 2 over the next 30 minutes. Version 1 will return to normal function first. Normally we do file upgrades early in the morning to minimise disruption, but were a little late today. … Read more
2 new ECGs added to the ECG gallery
2 more ECGs have been added to the ECG gallery – taking the total number of ECGs in the gallery to 207.
Lipase and pancreatitis due to hyperlipidaemia
The Pancreatitis page has been updated with additional information about hyperlipidaemia as a cause, particularly noting the relatively low elevation in serum lipase.
Intravenous contrast laboratory interference
A segment on the effects of IV contrast on laboratory analysis has been added to the Intravenous contrast page.
Complications of defibrillation
The Electrical cardioversion page has been updated with additional information about complications of defibrillation.
Ceftriaxone in neonates
The Penicillins and beta-lactams page has been updated with additional information about the hazards of ceftriaxone in neonates.
Ceftriaxone in neonates
The Febrile child page has been updated with additional information about the risks associated with the use of ceftriaxone in neonates.
3 new ECGs added to gallery
3 new ECGs have been added to the ECG gallery, taking the total number of ECGs in the gallery to 205.
CT image of venous gas
A CT image of venous gas has been added to the Pulmonary injuries page.
Arterial gas embolism
The segment on arterial gas embolism on the Pulmonary injuries page has had a number of updates.
Venous gas embolism
The segment on venous gas embolism on the Pulmonary injuries page has had a significant update.
Tension pneumothorax management
The Management of pneumothorax page has been updated with additional information about tension pneumothorax.
Tension pneumothorax assessment
The Assessment of pneumothorax page has been updated with a revised section on tension penumothorax.
Myocardial contusion
The segment on myocardial contusion on the Mediastinal injuries page has had a few minor updates including to further de-emphasise the usefulness of pursuing this diagnosis in the haemodynamically stable patient.
Tension pneumothorax radiological and clinical
The segment on tension pneumothorax on the Pulmonary injuries page has had some minor updates, including the differentiation between clinical and radiological tension.
Trauma team leader
The segment on the trauma team leader on the Trauma teams page has had a few minor updates.
CT images of acetabular fracture
2 CT images demonstrating an acetabular fracture have been added to the Assessment of pelvic trauma page.
Pre-eclampsia
The Hypertension in pregnancy page has had some minor updates relating to pre-eclampsia.
Acute porphyria
The Uncommon causes of abdominal pain page has been updated with additional information about acute porphyrias.