Ocular antibiotics
The Ophthalmic medications and treatments page had been updated with additional information about antibiotic use in eye emergencies.
Updates
Communication
The Communication page has been updated, including additional information about overcoming barriers to communication. If you only ever read one page of the manual, read this one.
ADEM
The Multiple sclerosis page has been updated with additional information about ADEM, a differential diagnosis for MS
Predictors of failure of oral antibiotics in cellulitis
The Cellulitis page has been updated, including risk factors for oral antibiotic failure in cellulitis.
Upright T wave in V1
The ECG in ACS page has been updated, including some minor additions to the segment on upright T wave in V1.
Early mobilisation of stable Weber B ankle fractures
The Ankle injuries page has been updated, including information about the benefits of early mobilisation of stable Weber B ankle injuries. This is part of an increasing body of evidence that supports shorter (or no) immobilisation times for simple fractures than previously thought.
Achilles tendon rupture surgery
The Soft tissue injuries of the ankle and foot page has been updated, including additional information about the minimal benefit from operative management over conservative management.
Primary hyperaldosteronism
The Hyperadrenalism page has been updated with additional information about primary hyperaldosteronism.
PPIs and iron deficiency
The Peptic ulcer disease page has been updated with the addition of iron deficiency as an adverse effect of chronic PPI use.
Femoral nerve and fascia iliaca block
The Regional anaesthesia page has been updated with some additional information about femoral nerve and fascia iliaca blocks.
AC joint injury classification
The Shoulder and arm region injuries page has been updated with additional information about AC joint dislocation classification and radiological findings.
Features of AC joint dislocation
The Shoulder and arm region injuries page has been updated with additional information about the clinical features of AC joint dislocation.
Examination for shoulder dislocation
The Glenohumeral joint dislocations page has been updated with additional information about the examination findings of a dislocated shoulder.
Management of SAH
The Management of aneurysmal SAH page has had a few minor modifications, including moving the segment on complications to the Subarachnoid haemorrhage page.
Role of LP in suspected SAH
The Investigation of subarachnoid haemorrhage page has had a major revision, including clearer guidance about the role (or usual lack of it) for normal risk patients who have had a negative high quality CT within 6 (and probably 12) hours.
Risk factors for SAH
The Subarachnoid haemorrhage page has had a major revision, including additional information about the epidemiology of SAH
Causes of sinus tachycardia
The Other arrhythmias page has been updated with additional information about the causes of sinus tachycardia.
Approach to medical imaging
The General approach to medical imaging page has been updated with mostly changes to improve wording and clarity.
Iodinated contrast allergy
The Intravenous contrast page has been updated with some additional information about factors that do not increase the risk of contrast allergy.
Carbonated beverages for food bolus obstruction
The Gastrointestinal foreign bodies page has been updated with some additional information about the role of carbonated beverages in food bolus obstruction.