Life support quiz
The Life support quiz has been revised and updated. Nine new questions have been added to the bank so the quiz will be different each time it is taken.
Website restored
As many of you would already know, the website crashed this morning without warning or explanation, and after working on it all day we have just managed to restore it. It appears to be functioning normally, but checks will be ongoing over the next few hours. Please email us at venompublishing@bigpond.com if you note anything … Read more
Blood products
The Blood products page has had a few minor updates.
Clotting factor replacement
The Clotting factor replacement page has had a few minor updates.
Platelet transfusion key points
Key points have been added to the Platelet transfusion page.
Platelet transfusion
The Platelet transfusion page has had a number of minor updates.
MRI image of PRES
An MRI image of PRES has been added to the Hypertension emergencies page.
Hypertension emergencies key points
Key points have been added to the Hypertension emergencies page.
Replacement of ‘man’ with ‘human’.
A few instances of ‘man’ (meaning mankind) in the text have been replaced with ‘human’ to better describe the intended meaning.
Cone snail image
An image of a cone snail has been added to the Other marine envenomation page.
Cone snails
The Other marine envenomation page has been updated with additional information about Cone snails.
Position of function of the wrist and hand image
A figure demonstrating the position of function of the wrist and hand has been added to the Casting page.
Ligaments of the elbow image
A figure demonstrating the ligaments of the elbow has been added to the Elbow joint page.
ROTEM results and actions
A figure outlining the key likely ROTEM results and possible actions has been added to the Coagulation testing page.
ROTEM measurements figure
A figure outlining the key measurements reported in ROTEM testing has been added to the Coagulation testing page.
Version date added
The Version date of the Manual has been added to the Title page in Version 1 and the Author page (top left tab) in Version 2.The Version date is the date the last file was modified in the manual and should be used whenever referencing the manual.
Thromboelastography
The Coagulation testing page has been updated with additional information about thromboelastography.
Manual intraosseous needle image
An image of a manual intraosseous needle has been added to the Intraosseous access page.
CVC insertion technique
The CVC insertion technique page has had a few minor updates.
Central venous access
The Central venous access page has had a few minor additional updates.