NIV interfaces
The Non invasive ventilation page has been updated with additional information regarding NIV interfaces.
Updates
Other buffering agents removed
The segment on other buffering agents on the Metabolic acidosis page has been removed due to the lack of any clinical use for these agents.
GLP-1 agonists are an aspiration risk factor
GLP-1 agonists (e.g. semaglutide) have been included as a risk factor for aspiration during anaesthesia and procedural sedation due to their gastroparetic effects.
Aspiration risk
A segment on aspiration risk has been added to the Endotracheal intubation page.
Assessment of children
The Assessment of children page has had a few minor updates.
Clinical features in NAI
The segment on clinical features in NAI has been significantly expanded on the Non accidental injury page.
Investigations in NAI
A segment on Investigations in NAI has been added to the Non accidental injury page.
Differential diagnosis of NAI
A segment on the differential diagnosis of NAI has been added to the Non accidental injury page.
Open disclosure
The Open disclosure segment on the Patient safety page has been updated to better prioritise and explain the actions required,
Cryoprecipitate changes
The Clotting factor replacement page has been updated with information about recent changes to cryoprecipitate.
Albumin product changes
The Intravenous fluids page has been updated with information about the change from Albumex to Alburex.
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
The Blistering rashes page has been updated with some additional information about TEN.
Beriplex
The Clotting factor replacement page has been updated with information about Beriplex (which is replacing Prothrombinex in Australia).
Gunshot wounds to the spine
A new segment on Spinal injuries has been added to the Specific missile injuries page.
Atrial fibrillation quiz updated
The Atrial fibrillation quiz has been revised and updated.
Fracture names quiz update
The Fracture names quiz has been revised and updated.
Ossification centres quiz update
The Ossification centres quiz has been revised and updated.
Intubation in the ED quiz updated
The Intubation in the ED quiz has been revised and updated, including additional explanation of the answers.
Adverse effects of opioids
A segment on the adverse effects of opioids has been added to the Opioids page.
Opioid induced adrenal insufficiency
The Adrenal insufficiency page has been updated with information about chronic opioid use induced adrenal insufficiency.