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The Anti-convulsants for immediate seizure control page has been updated with additional information about the appropriate dose of levetiracetam for seizure control – and it is not 60mg/kg in all situations as some suggest……
A segment on Continuous renal replacement therapy has been added to the Haemofiltration page.
The Haemofiltration page has had a number of other minor updates.
The Cardiac arrest in special circumstances page has been updated with additional information about traumatic cardiac arrest.
The Haemoptysis page has had a number of minor updates, particularly regarding management.
The segment on feto-maternal haemorrhage measurement has been revised on the Rh Isoimmunisation page.
The Endotracheal intubation page has had a few minor updates.
The Endotracheal intubation equipment page has been updated with information about Bougie/ETT insertion lengths for selective lung ventilation.
The Capnography page has been updated with a new figure demonstrating different ETCO2 shapes and common causes.
The Advanced life support page has been updated with an update of the Cessation of resuscitation segment.
We upgraded to a new server last night. So far don’t appear to have experienced any glitches but if you notice anything or have any problems can you please email us at venompublishing@bigpond.com The new server should improve website performance, however additional software upgrades and system modifications will be required in the next few weeks.This … Read more
We are moving to a new and more powerful server on Tuesday 4th April between 0000 – 0400 AEST (Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane). As a result, the website may be completely unavailable (for viewing or subscription ordering) for an unknown period of time during these hours. It is also possible there could be issues requiring additional brief interruptions to service … Read more
The segment on tracheostomy tube features has been updated on the Tracheostomy page.
The segment on tracheostomy tube obstruction has been significantly revised on the Tracheostomy page.
The segment on tracheostomy tube bleeding has been significantly revised on the Tracheostomy page.
A figure demonstrating the relevant parts of a tracheostomy tube has been added to the Tracheostomy page.
A figure demonstrating the relevant tracheostomy anatomy has been added to the Tracheostomy page.
The Modes of ventilation segment on the Ventilation page has had a number of minor updates.
A figure illustrating how the inspiratory hold test can aid with the diagnosis of high airway pressures has been added to the Ventilation page.
The Scrotal emergencies page has been updated with some additional features of testicular torsion.