Features of AC joint dislocation
The Shoulder and arm region injuries page has been updated with additional information about the clinical features of AC joint dislocation.
Dunn RJ
The Shoulder and arm region injuries page has been updated with additional information about the clinical features of AC joint dislocation.
The Glenohumeral joint dislocations page has been updated with additional information about the examination findings of a dislocated shoulder.
The Investigation of suspected SAH page has been updated with a new investigation and management algorithm that better reflects contemporary thinking.
The Management of aneurysmal SAH page has had a few minor modifications, including moving the segment on complications to the Subarachnoid haemorrhage page.
The Investigation of subarachnoid haemorrhage page has had a major revision, including clearer guidance about the role (or usual lack of it) for normal risk patients who have had a negative high quality CT within 6 (and probably 12) hours.
The Subarachnoid haemorrhage page has had a major revision, including additional information about the epidemiology of SAH
The Other arrhythmias page has been updated with additional information about the causes of sinus tachycardia.
The General approach to medical imaging page has been updated with mostly changes to improve wording and clarity.
The Intravenous contrast page has been updated with some additional information about factors that do not increase the risk of contrast allergy.
The Gastrointestinal foreign bodies page has been updated with some additional information about the role of carbonated beverages in food bolus obstruction.
The ECG in acute coronary syndromes page has had a few minor updates to re-emphasise the lack of specificity of ST elevation in aVR for proximal LAD occlusion in the absence of other typical features.
The Ion effects on the ECG and Hypokalaemia pages have been updated with new information about ECG changes in hypokalaemia.
The Cardiac tumours page has been updated, including some additional information about tumour types and frequencies.
The Stimulants page has been updated with a variety of additions to the segment on amphetamines – the modern scourge of the ED.
The Sulphonamides and Fluoroquinolones page has been updated with some additional information about dosing.
The Macrolides page has been updated with additional information about the pharmacology and used of azithromycin.
The Tetracylines page has been revised and updated, including more information on main uses.
The Febrile traveller page has had some minor improvements and additions.
The Malaria page has been revised, including the inclusion of Plasmodium knowlesi.
The Upper GI haemorrhage page has been updated, including additional information about terlipressin and octreotide.