D dimer
Some additional information about D dimer has been added to the Venous thrombosis page.
Updates
Infant scalp haematoma score
The Paediatric head trauma page has been updated with information about the infant scalp haematoma score.
Cervical vascular injuries
The Cerebrovascular trauma page has been updated with additional information about the types of cervical vascular injuries.
Glasgow Blatchford score
The Upper GI haemorrhage page has been updated with additional information about the Glasgow Blatchford score.
False positive leukocytes in urine
The Urinalysis page has been updated with additional information about the positive rate ffor leukocytes in the urine in asymptomatic adults.
Leakage sign in ICH
The Spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage page has been updated with information about the leakage sign on CT in ICH.
Investigation of suspected SAH
The Investigation of subarachnoid haemorrhage page has been updated, particularly regarding the role of LP.
Clot retention management
The Macroscopic haematuria page has been updated with additional information about the management of clot retention.
Difficult IDC removal
The Urinary catheterisation page has been updated with some additional information about difficult IDC removal.
False passage and IDC insertion
The Urinary catheterisation page has been updated with some additional information about IDC insertion when there is a false passage.
IDC insertion and after care
The Urinary catheterisation page has been updated with some additional information about IDC insertion and aftercare
Bedside urinalysis for UTI
The Urinary tract infections in adults page has been updated with additional information about bedside urinalysis.
Outpatient management of PE
The Management of PE page has been updated with additional information about the safety and outcomes of outpatient management.
Febrile seizures
The Febrile child page has been updated with some additional information about febrile seizures.
Epistaxis
The Epistaxis page has had a number of minor updates, particularly regarding nasal cautery and packing.
Iron replacement dose
The Microcytic anaemia page has been updated with revised information about the iron dose required to replace iron stores.
Anaphylaxis
The Anaphylaxis page has been revised, wording improved and key points added.
Features of anaphylaxis
The Anaphylaxis page has been updated with additional information about the features of anaphylaxis and their frequency.
QRS characteristics and prognosis in PEA
The Advanced Life Support page has been updated with some additional information about QRS factors that influence prognosis.
Pulled elbow
The Paediatric orthopaedics page has been updated with some additional information about ‘pulled elbow’.