Methanol toxicity
The Methanol page has been updated with some minor modifications.
Na valproate toxicity
The Anticonvulsant toxicity page has been updated with some additional information about the potential toxic dose of Na valproate.
micro RNA mir 122 in paracetamol poisoning
The Paracetamol page has been updated with some additional information about micro RNA mir 122.
Version 2 button removed
As Version 2 of the manual is no longer being updated, we have removed the access button from the home page. Version 2 access is still available through the ‘Contents’ menu.
Antihistamines in anaphylaxis
The Anaphylaxis page has been updated with information about the limited role of antihistamines in the treatment of anaphylaxis.
Diplopia – corrections
The Abnormal eye movements page has been corrected to show that CN IV (Trochlear) palsy causes vertical diplopia and CN VI (Abducens) palsy causes horizontal diplopia – not the other way round as previously described. Thanks to Ben for picking up our confusion with Roman numerals.
Constipation
The Causes of abdominal pain page has been updated with some additional information about the treatment of constipation.
Disposition in pericarditis
The Pericarditis page has been updated, including with a segment on disposition. Thanks to Farzad for the suggestion.
IV catheter failure and amount in vein
The Difficult IV access page has been updated with information about the amount of catheter in the vein and failure rate, following US guided access.
HOCM
The Cardiomyopathy page has been updated with a few additions to the segment on HOCM.
Differential BP in aortic dissection
The Thoracic aortic dissection page has been modified, including some additional information about differential BP and pulse deficits.
Encephalitis
The Encephalitis page has been updated, including some minor changes to its epidemiology.
Appendicitis
A number of improvements in wording and formatting on the Appendicitis page have been made.
More about MAC values
The Inhalational anaesthetic agents page has been updated with some additional information about MAC values.
Erythema multiforme, SJS/TEN
The Blistering skin rashes page has had a major overhaul in the areas of EM, SJS/TEN.
Respiratory image improvements
Multiple images in the Respiratory section have been optimised for more rapid download.
Neurology image improvements
Multiple images in the Neurology section have been optimised for more rapid download.
CT image of colonic perforation
A CT image of colonic perforation has been added to the Inflammatory bowel disease page.
CXR of thymic mass
A CXR image of a thymic mass has been added to the Mediastinal masses page.
Bristol stool chart
The Assessment of abdominal pain page has been updated with the addition of the Bristol stool chart used to describe stool type.