Hepatic elastography
The Hepatic diseases page has been updated with a short segment on hepatic elastography.
Bougie or stylet – which should I use?
The results of a large multi centre RCT published a few days ago may help settle some arguments about whether a bougie or stylet is better when intubating. And the good news is that (if you are adequately trained in their use) you get a very similar success rate with either – well at least … Read more
Bougie and stylets
The Intubation equipment page has been updated with additional information about bougies or stylets
Splenunculus CT images
Two CT images of a splenunculus have been added to the Examination of the abdomen and GIT page.
Distal pole scaphoid fracture Xray
An Xray image of a distal pole scaphoid fracture has been added to the Distal forearm injuries page.
COVID-19 immunisation
The Respiratory Coronavirus infections page has been updated with some information regarding immunisation against COVID-19.
High flow nasal O2 in COVID infection
The Respiratory Coronavirus infections page has been updated with some information about the utility of high flow nasal O2 in the treatment of COVID-19.
Omicron variant
The Respiratory Coronavirus infections page has been updated with some information regarding the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Mandibular trauma
The Mandibular trauma page has had some minor updates.
Mandibular neck fracture Xrays
Xrays of a mandibular neck fracture have been added to the Mandibular trauma page.
Metabolic acidosis and ST elevation
A short segment on metabolic acidosis as a rare cause of ST elevation has been added to the Pseudo ACS patterns page.
Haemorrhoids
The Perianal problems page has been updated with additional information about the management of haemorrhoids.
Perianal haematoma
The Perianal problems page has been updated with additional information about perianal haematomas
Splenunculus
The Examination of the abdomen and GIT page has been updated with a short segment on splenunculus.
Dual energy CT results image
The Ureteric calculi page has been updated with an image of dual energy CT results.
Dual energy CT in renal colic
The Ureteric calculi page has been updated with information about dual energy CT.
Calcium PO4 = hydroxyapatite
The Ureteric calculi page has been updated with some clarification of stone names.
‘Idiopathic’ intracranial hypotension
The Intracranial hypotension page has been extensively reviewed and updated, including additional information on idiopathic intracranial hypotension – which is no longer idiopathic!
Resuscitative hysterotomy
The Cardiac arrest in special circumstances page has been updated with an improved section on resuscitative hysterotomy.
LVH
The ECG and abnormal cardiac chambers page has been updated with additional information about LVH