Prevention of patient harm
Following a reorganisation of content a new page called Prevention of patient harm has been created.
Updates
Knee and leg fractures key points
Key points have been added to the Knee and leg fractures page.
Non thrombotic embolism key points
Key points have been added to the Non thrombotic embolism page.
Non thrombotic embolism
The Non thrombotic embolism page has had some minor updates.
Cardiac failure is no more….
All references to cardiac failure have now been changed to heart failure.
US of B lines
An US of B lines has been added to the Assessment of heart failure page.
Hyperthermia key points
Key points have been added to the Heat stroke page.
Pleural drainage systems
A new page called Pleural drainage systems has been created.
Pleural catheter and drain after care
A new page called Pleural catheter and drain after care has been created.
Pleural catheter and drain insertion
A new page called Pleural catheter and drain insertion has been created.
Management of pneumothorax
The Management of pneumothorax has been comprehensively revised and reorganised.
CT image of iGel in situ
A CT image of an iGel in situ has been added to the Difficult intubation equipment page.
Airway bougies
The Intubation equipment page has been updated with additional information about airway bougies and their use.
Sugammadex
The Non depolarising neuromuscular blocking agents page has been updated with additional information about sugammadex.
Organophosphates
The Organophosphates page has had a reorganisation of content and a few minor updates.
Aspiration risk
The Anaesthetic risk page has been updated with a new segment on aspiration risk.
Procedural sedation
The Procedural sedation page has had a few minor updates.
Dexmedetomidine
The Induction agents page has been updated with additional information about dexmedetomidine (even though it is not an induction agent!).
Scrotal emergencies key points
Key points have been added to the Scrotal emergencies page.
Urinary catheterisation key points
Key points have been added to the Urinary catheterisation page.