Myoclonus and etomidate
A short section detailing the frequency, onset and duration of myoclonus associated with etomidate use has been added to the Induction Agents page in the Resuscitation section.
PSAX echocardiography view video
A video of a normal PSAX left ventricular view echocardiogram has been added to the Echocardiography page in the Clinical Skills section.
PLAX view echocardiography video
A video of a normal PLAX view echocardiogram has been added to the Echocardiography page in the Clinical Skills section.
Palatal tori
A small section on palatal tori has been added to the Other Oropharyngeal Conditions page in the Disorders of the Head and Neck section.
Pacemaker interrogation
A segment on pacemaker interrogation has been added to the Pacemakers page in the Resuscitation section.
Neonatal problems restructure
The page previously called Neonatal problems has been subdivided into a series of smaller subpages specific to each type of neonatal problem. This is intended to improve navigation.
Auscultatory findings in APO
An audio file of the auscultatory findings in APO has been added to the Assessment of Cardiac Failure page in the Cardiovascular Disorders section. This is the first of what we expect to be the first of many audio tracks of relevant auscultatory findings to be added to the site.
5th Metacarpal base fracture
An Xray image of a 5th Metacarpal base fracture has been added to the Hand Injuries page in the Bone and Joint Disorders section.
Gamekeeper’s thumb
An Xray image of an ulnar collateral ligament injury (Gamekeeper’s thumb) has been added to the Hand Injuries page in the Bone and Joint Disorders section.
Bennett’s fracture
An Xray image of a Bennett’s fracture has been added to the Hand Injuries page in the Bone and Joint Disorders section.
Subcostal 4 chamber echocardiography video
A video demonstrating the echocardiographic features of the subcostal 4 chamber view to the Echocardiography page in the Clinical Skills section.
IVC US of moderate hypovolaemia
A video demonstrating the US features of the IVC in moderate hypovolaemia has just been added to the Assessment of Hypovolaemia page in the Resuscitation section.
Video of IVC US in high central venous pressure
A video deomonstrating the US appearances of the IVC in the presence of an elevated CVP has been added to the Assessment of Hypovolaemia page in the Resuscitation section.
Video of IVC US in severe hypovolaemia
A video demonstrating the US features of the IVC in severe hypovolaemia has just been added to the Assessment of Hypovolaemia page in the Resuscitation section. This is the first of many US videos we plan to add to the site over the next few months.
Weber B fracture
Radiographs of a Weber type B fracture have been added to the Ankle and Foot Injuries page in the Bone and Joint Disorders section.
Subtalar joint dislocation
Radiographs of a subtalar joint dislocation have been added to the Ankle and Foot Injuries page in the Bone and Joint Disorders section.
Porcine aortic valve
A new CXR image of a porcine aortic valve has been added to the Prosthetic Valves page in the Cardiovascular Disorders section.
TAVI CXR
CXR images of a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Insertion (TAVI) have been added to the Prosthetic Heart Valves page in the Cardiovascular Disorders section.
Approach to blood gas analysis
A new page entitled The Approach to Blood Gas Analysis has been added to the Clinical Skills section. This page explains the role and limitations of blood gas analysis.
CSF rhinorrhoea
The Complications of Head Injury page in the Trauma section has been revised to better explain the assessment of CSF rhinorrhoea.