Cessation of resuscitation
The Advanced life support page has been updated with an update of the Cessation of resuscitation segment.
Bob Dunn
Server upgrade completed
We upgraded to a new server last night. So far don’t appear to have experienced any glitches but if you notice anything or have any problems can you please email us at venompublishing@bigpond.com The new server should improve website performance, however additional software upgrades and system modifications will be required in the next few weeks.This … Read more
Website unavailable Tuesday 4th April between 0000 – 0400 AEST
We are moving to a new and more powerful server on Tuesday 4th April between 0000 – 0400 AEST (Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane). As a result, the website may be completely unavailable (for viewing or subscription ordering) for an unknown period of time during these hours. It is also possible there could be issues requiring additional brief interruptions to service … Read more
Tracheostomy tube features
The segment on tracheostomy tube features has been updated on the Tracheostomy page.
Tracheostomy tube obstruction
The segment on tracheostomy tube obstruction has been significantly revised on the Tracheostomy page.
Tracheostomy tube bleeding
The segment on tracheostomy tube bleeding has been significantly revised on the Tracheostomy page.
Tracheostomy tube parts figure
A figure demonstrating the relevant parts of a tracheostomy tube has been added to the Tracheostomy page.
Tracheostomy tube anatomy figure
A figure demonstrating the relevant tracheostomy anatomy has been added to the Tracheostomy page.
Modes of ventilation
The Modes of ventilation segment on the Ventilation page has had a number of minor updates.
Inspiratory hold test to diagnose high airway pressures
A figure illustrating how the inspiratory hold test can aid with the diagnosis of high airway pressures has been added to the Ventilation page.
Testicular torsion
The Scrotal emergencies page has been updated with some additional features of testicular torsion.
Ureteric stone prevention
The Ureteric calculi page has been updated with some additional information about ureteric stone prevention.
Stone chemolysis
The Ureteric calculi page has been updated with a short segment on stone chemolysis.
Radiopacity of ureteric calculi table
A table describing the degree of radiopacity of various types of ureteric calculi has been added to the Ureteric calculi page.
Dexmedetomidine
The Induction agents page has been updated with a new segment on dexmedetomidine.
Burns fluids – 3-4ml/kg/%TBSA
The Burns management page has been updated with an updated recommendation for 3-4ml/kg/%TBSA of fluid, instead of 2-4ml/kg/%TBSA.
Burns reorganisation
The Burns page has been split into Burn assessment and Burn management pages.
Formulae of the day updates
Five formulae of the day have been added and a number of others updated. The lack of accuracy of estimated pCO2 in metabolic acidosis and alkalosis has been emphasised.
US for ascitic tap
The Ascites page has been updated with additional information about the use of US when performing an ascitic tap.
Preferred sites for ascitic tap
The Ascites page has been updated to indicate that lower quadrant sites are preferred to the infra-umbilical site for performing an ascitic tap.