PCA infarction in raised ICP
The Assessment of intracranial pressure page has been updated, including the addition of PCA territory infarction as a complication of raised ICP.
Epidemiology of head trauma
A short segment on the epidemiology of head trauma has been added to the Introduction to traumatic brain injury page.
Thrombolysis, clot retrieval and post phlebitic syndrome
The Management of DVT page has been updated with revised information about the role of thrombolysis and clot retrieval in the management of lower limb DVT.
Differential diagnosis of lower limb DVT
The Deep venous thrombosis page has been updated with additional information about how to differentiate a DVT from other causes of lower limb pain.
Keeping communication simple
The Communication page has been updated with additional suggestions of short words that can easily replace short ones, as well as a few other tips on how to communicate effectively. I suggest you read this section of the book before you read anything else.
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
The Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis page has been updated with some additional information about risk factors and outcomes.
Data collection
The Data collection page has been updated, including new segments on patient de-identification and data monitoring.
When should I change my practice?
The Analysing the medical literature page has been updated with an expanded section on When should I change my practice?
Experimental design
The Experimental design page has had a variety of small updates.
Scientific misconduct
The Ethics of research page has been updated with additional information about scientific misconduct.
Sections of a scientific paper
The Sections of a scientific paper has had a variety of updates completed.
Clinical trial registration
The Trial registration page has had a number of minor updates
ED design
The Emergency Department design page has had a number of revisions and additions.
Diuretics
The Diuretics page has been updated with additional information about loop diuretics.
Hypertension
The Hypertension page has been updated, including the AHA’s most recent definition of hypertension as well as a segment on secondary hypertension.
Blood pressure measurement
The Blood pressure measurement page has been updated, including additional information about correct cuff sizes in adults.
Cost drivers for health spending increases
The Financial issues page has been updated with information about the cost drivers for increased expenditure in the US health system.
Critical antimicrobial resistance
The Drug resistant organisms page has been updated with a segment on Critical antimicrobial resistance (CAR).
Cervical carcinoma
The Gynaecological disorders page has been updated with a segment on Cervical carcinoma.
Koebner phenomenon
The Patchy scaly red rashes page has been updated with a short segment on Koebner’s phenomenon in Psoriasis.