IV cannula length
The Peripheral IV cannulae page has been updated with a short segment on IV cannula length.
Updates
External jugular vein catheterisation
The Peripheral IV access sites page has been updated with additional information about external jugular vein catheterisation. Previous information about external jugular vein catheterisation has been removed from the Central venous access technique page.
In plane or out of plane approach for vascular access
The Difficult IV access page has been updated with additional information about the reasons for choosing an in plane (longitudinal) or out of plane (transverse) approach for US guided vascular access.
Peripheral IV access sites key points
Key points have been added to the Peripheral IV access page.
Peripheral IV catheter insertion
The Peripheral IV catheter insertion page has been updated with a variety of bits of additional information.
Hepatic vessels
The Hepatic ultrasound page has been updated with additional information about how to differentiate hepatic veins, portal veins and intrahepatic ducts.
US features of arteries and veins
The Difficult IV access page has been updated with additional information about differentiating arteries from veins.
US technique for foreign body detection
The Subcutaneous foreign bodies page has been updated with additional information about US technique for foreign body detection.
Subcutaneous foreign bodies
The Subcutaneous foreign bodies page has been updated with a number of wording improvements.
Midline catheters
A new segment on midline catheters has been added to the PICC lines and midline catheters page
PICC line insertion
The PICC line and midline catheters page has been updated with information about PICC line insertion.
US measurement of the JVP
The Cardiovascular examination page has been updated with information about how to measure the JVP using US.
Beam width effects
The Ultrasonography page has been updated with information about beam width effects.
US terminology
The Ultrasonography page has been updated with information about US terminology.
Ultrasound key points
The Ultrasonography page has been updated with key points.
Principles of US
The Ultrasonography page has been updated with some additional information about the principles of US.
COVID vaccination
The Respiratory Coronaviruses page has been updated with additional information regarding vaccination.
COVID management
The Respiratory Coronaviruses page has been updated with additional information regarding management.
Colchicine for gout
The Gout and Pseudogout page has been updated with a revised dosing schedule for colchicine in gout.
Blood gas analysis
The Blood gas analysis page has had a few minor wording changes to improve clarity.