Zoster immunisation
The Varicella-Zoster infections page has been updated with additional details about vaccination.
Updates
Abducens nerve palsy
The Abnormal eye movements page has been updated with additional information about the causes of CN VI palsy
CN III palsy
The Abnormal eye movements page has been updated with information about the differing features of extrinsic compression compared to intrinsic disease.
Naloxone nasal spray
The Opioid antagonists & partial agonists page has been updated with some additional information about naloxone nasal spray
Half life of BNP
The Assessment of cardiac failure page has been updated with information about the half lives of the different forms of BNP, and the clinical implications of this.
Harlequin phenomenon
The Neonatal skin disorders page has been updated with information about the harlequin phenomenon.
Pyogenic granuloma
The Skin tumours page has been updated with a new segment on pyogenic granuloma. Whilst not a tumour, it is most commonly mistaken as one.
Ecthyma
A new segment on Ecthyma has been added to the Other skin and soft tissue infections page.
Dorsal slit for paraphimosis
The Paraphimosis and phimosis page has been updated with additional information about how to perform a dorsal slit procedure.
Epididymitis in children
The Scrotal emergencies page has been updated with information about epididymitis in children.
Paediatric ambulatory milestones
The Assessment of children page has been updated with additional information about ambulatory milestones in children.
Pancreatic trauma
The Other retroperitoneal injuries page has been updated, including additional information about pancreatic trauma.
Baclofen toxicity
The Other sedatives page has been updated with additional information about baclofen toxicity and intrathecal pumps.
Therapeutic effects of cannabinoids
A segment about the therapeutic effects of cannabinoids has been added to the Other drugs of abuse page.
Cannabidiol
Some information about cannabidiol has been added to the Other drugs of abuse page.
Antibiotics for otitis externa involving the pinna
The Diseases of the external ear page has been revised and the antibiotic choices for otitis externa involving the pinna have been updated.
Safinamide for Parkinson’s disease
The Parkinson’s disease page has been updated, including information about safinamide as a treatment.
Indications for manipulation of tibial shaft fractures
The Knee and leg fractures page has been updated with indications for closed reduction of tibial shaft fractures
Patiromer
The Hyperkalaemia page has been updated to include some additional information about Patiromer – an ion exchange resin that recently became available in Australia.
Pressor agents in haemorrhagic shock
The Treatment of hypovolaemia page and Management of the trauma patient page have been updated with advice to avoid pressor agents whenever possible due to the increased death rate seen in animal models of haemorrhage.