Levetiracetam in paediatric seizures
The Management of status epilepticus page has been updated, including some additional information about the effectiveness of levetiracetam in paediatric seizures.
ETCO2 in trauma and shock
The Capnography page has been updated with new information that further emphasises the poor correlation between ETCO2 and arterial CO2 in patients with shock.
TXA and head injury – CRASH 3
The Management of head trauma page has been updated with additional information about the likely very limited benefit of TXA as reported by the methodologically very limited CRASH 3 trial.
Lactate and alkalosis
The Metabolic acidosis page has been updated to better emphasise that lactate can be elevated due to alkalosis alone.
Lefamulin
The Other antimicrobials page has been updated with information about Lefamulin, which is available in the USA , but not yet in Australia or New Zealand.
Echocardiography in PE
The segment on echocardiography on the Investigations in PE – non imaging page has been updated and reorganised.
CXR in aortic dissection
The Thoracic aortic dissection page has been updated with a revision of the segment on the CXR for diagnosis.
CT and MRI in obesity
The Obesity page has been updated with revised information about CT and MRI in patients with obesity.
Ascites
The Ascites page has been revised to reduce unnecessary duplication.
ED response to disasters
The Emergency Department response to disasters page has been updated with a clearer list of the tasks required when managing a disaster.
Antibiotics for discitis
The Low back pain page has been updated to include the recommended antibiotic regimen for patients with discitis.
Anticonvulsants for status epilepticus
The Status epilepticus page has been updated with a more contemporary choice of anti-convulsant agents and doses, as well as emphasising that valproate should not be used in patients who may be pregnant.
Hypertensive emergencies
The Hypertension page has been updated with an expanded and re-organised list of hypertensive emergencies.
NEXUS II and cervical spine injuries
The Cervical spine injuries page has been updated, including a segment on the NEXUS II decision rule.
CPE
The Drug resistant organisms page has been updated with a new section on Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteria.
Differential diagnoses for gastroenteritis
The Suspected infectious gastroenteritis page has been updated with additional differential diagnoses to consider.
SAAG and ascites
The Ascites page has been updated with a revised segment on SAAG
Fever in children
The Febrile child page has been updated and the wording improved.
CSF analysis in children < 60 days old with fever and positive UA
The Febrile child page has been updated with information about the very low risk of detecting infection on CSF in febrile children < 60 days old who have a positive UA.
CT of ventricular drain misplacement
A CT image of a misplaced ventricular drain has been added to the Cerebral ventricular shunts page.