MRI findings in acute stroke
The Investigation of stroke page has been updated with additional information about the MRI findings in acute stroke.
tPA may not be necessary before clot retrieval for large vessel anterior circulation stroke
The Stroke management page had been updated with some additional information about the role of tPA prior to clot retrieval in large vessel anterior circulation stroke. Yang, P, Zhang, Y, Zhang, L, et al. Endovascular Thrombectomy with or without Intravenous Alteplase in Acute Stroke. N Engl J Med 2020 .
Remdesivir for COVID infection
The Respiratory Coronavirus page had been updated with information about the efficacy of remdesivir in the treatment of COVID 19 infection.Beigel, JH, Tomashek, KM, Dodd, LE, et al. Remdesivir for the Treatment of Covid-19 – Preliminary Report. N Engl J Med 2020
Missile injuries
The Missile injuries page has been updated, including additional information about shotgun injuries.
Penetrating neck trauma
The Penetrating neck trauma page has had a few updates, including additional information about airway management.
Epidemiology of DKA
The Diabetic ketoacidosis page has been updated with additional information about the epidemiology of DKA
Ketones
The Diabetic ketoacidosis page has been updated with additional information about ketones and their measurement.
Pressure immobilisation bandage
The First aid measures page has been updated with additional information about pressure immobilisation bandaging.
Alkali ingestion management
The Corrosives page has been updated with revised recommendations for the treatment of alkali ingestions.
Acids and alkalis
The Corrosives page has been updated with additional information about common alkalis and acids and there uses.
Penetrating joint injuries
The Penetrating trauma to the limbs page has been updated with a short segment on penetrating joint injuries.
Other heat related illness wording improvements
The Other heat related illness page has been revised and a number of wording improvements have been made to it.
Heat stroke wording improvements
The Heat stroke page has had a number of minor revisions to reduce duplication and improve clarity.
Differential diagnosis of heat stroke
The Heat stroke page has been updated with a segment on the differential diagnosis of heat stroke.
‘4 hour rule’ effects on staff
The Time limited ED targets page has been updated with additional information about the negative aspects of successful ‘4 hour rule’ implementation on ED staff.
DOACs and VTE associated with malignancy
The Management of DVT page has been updated to indicate that DOACs now appear to be equivalent in efficacy to to LMWH for the treatment of VTE associated with malignancy.
Endometriosis
The Endometriosis page has had a number of minor updates.
Tenecteplase for ischaemic stroke
The Thrombolytic therapy in stroke page has been updated with some additional information about tenecteplase for the treatment of stroke.
Upper GI haemorrhage
The Upper GI haemorrhage page has had a number of small updates.
Acute myocarditis
The Acute myocarditis page has had a number of minor updates.