SVT
A few other minor updates have been made to the SVT page.
Updates
Reversion of SVT
A few updates have been made to the treatment of SVT on the SVT page.
Treatment of scaphoid fractures
The Distal forearm injuries page has been updated with additional information about treatment of scaphoid fractures.
Plain radiography sensitivity for scaphoid fractures in ED patients
The Distal forearm injuries page has been updated with additional information about the sensitivity of plain radiography for scaphoid fractures in ED patients. The sensitivity of plain films for all types of scaphoid fracture in ED patients is higher than many people believe because most of the reported series come from patients referred to orthopeadic … Read more
Data display
The Data display page has had a few minor updates.
Data description
The Data description page has had a few minor updates.
In flight emergencies
A new topic on In flight emergencies has been added to the Other altitude illness page.
Multivariable analyses
The Correlations between variables page has been updated with additional information about multivariable analyses.
Limitations of multivariate analyses
The Correlations between variables page has been updated with an expanded segment on the limitations of multivariate analyses.
The Medical literature
The Medical literature page has been revised and updated.
The Scientific paper
The Scientific paper page has had a number of other updates.
Meta analyses
The segment on Meta analysis on The Scientific paper page has been significantly expanded, particularly outlining the many and frequent limitations of this technique.
Indirect inguinal hernia reduction technique
The Hernias page has been updated with additional information about the reduction technique for an indirect inguinal hernia.
Half dose tenecteplase in patients > 70 years of age and AOMI
The Thrombolytic choices page has been updated with the recommendation to use half dose tenecteplase for AOMI in patients > 70 years of age.
Definition of MI
The Definition of MI page has been updated to include the ANZCS 2025 definitions.
Priority of assessment in ACS
The Clinical assessment of ACS page has been updated with a short segment on priorities of assessment.
CK subforms in ACS removed
The Other biomarkers in ACS page has been considerably shortened with the removal of information about CK subforms as they no longer have a role to play in assessment. Nice to have something less to know when it seems there is always more!
US interpretation poll results
The US interpretation poll is now closed, with 60% of respondents believing that US findings should influence clinical practice by anyone confident in their interpretation, not just those with ACEM or higher level accreditation.
Rapid rule out pathways with TnI
The Risk stratification in ACS page has been updated, including that there are rapid rule out pathways involving TnI.
Indications for urgent coronary artery graft surgery
The Reperfusion choices in ACS page has been updated with a short segment on indications for urgent coronary artery graft surgery.