Wellen’s syndrome
The ECG in ACS page has been updated with some additional information about Wellen’s syndrome.
Updates
Topical steroid potency
The Patchy, scaly red rashes page has been updated with additional information about the potency of topical steroids.
Chronic nitrous oxide toxicity
The Other toxic inhalations page has been updated with additional information about chronic nitrous oxide neurotoxicity.
CRP in Mycoplasma pneumonia
The Infections agents causing CAP page has been updated, including information about CRP and procalcitonin in Mycoplasma pneumonia.
Colloid cysts
A segment on colloid cysts has been added to the Cerebral tumours page.
LP is contraindicated in Chiari malformation
The Lumbar puncture page has been updated with Chiari malformation added to the list of contraindications.
Scapula fracture management
The Shoulder and arm injuries page has been updated with additional information about scapula fractures and their management.
Pemphigus
The Pemphigoid and pemphigus page has been updated with additional information about pemphigus.
Potassium reference range
The Potassium page has been updated with the Australian reference range of 3.5-5.2 mmol/L.
Urea reference ranges
The Urea and creatinine page has been updated with a table of normal reference ranges for the Australian population.
Extravasation injury
The Peripheral intravenous cannulation page has been updated with additional information about extravasation injury.
Wound ballistics
Some minor changes have been made to the Missile injuries page, including changing terminology from ‘high velocity injuries’ to ‘high energy injuries’.
OPG
Some additional features of the OPG have been added to the Faciomaxillary trauma page.
Normal lactation
The Normal puerperium page has been updated with additional information about normal lactation.
Drugs and breast feeding
The Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation page has been updated and reorganised to make it easier to see agents safe for use.
Maternal infections and breast feeding
The Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation page has been updated with a new segment on maternal infections and breast feeding.
Nuclear medicine studies and breast feeding
The Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation page has been updated with a new segment on nuclear medicine studies and breast feeding.
Lactate
The Metabolic acidosis page has been updated with additional information about lactate.
Colonic carcinoma survival rates
The Colonic carcinoma page has been updated with a table of 5 year survival rates according to stage at time of diagnosis.
ITP
The ITP page has been revised and updated. Of particular note is the increased risk of VTE in patients with chronic ITP.