CCF is no more
The term ‘CCF’ has been replaced with ‘heart failure’ throughout the book. Apologies to any subscribers who are still 80’s tragics!
Frey’s syndrome
The Salivary glands diseases page has been updated with a new segment on Frey’s syndrome.
Xray of a posterior arch of C1 fracture
An Xray of a posterior arch of C1 fracture has been added to the Cervical spine fractures page.
Antibiotics for facial fractures
The Zygomatico-maxillary trauma page has had a few minor updates, including information about the lack of efficacy of prophylactic antibiotics in these types of fractures.
Bite injuries
The Bite injuries page has had some minor updates and has been moved to the Wound management section of the manual.
Antiplatelet agents in TBI
The Management of head trauma page has been updated, including information about the use of antiplatelet agents in TBI
Osmolar gap
The Osmolality page has been updated with additional information about causes of an increased osmolar gap.
Superglue removal from the eye
The Ocular trauma page has been updated with additional information about superglue removal from the eyelids.
Inspiratory hold manoeuvre
The Ventilation page has been updated with additional information about the inspiratory hold manoeuvre.
Antipyretic therapy in COVID-19 infection
The Respiratory Coronavirus infections page has been updated with additional information about antipyretic therapy for COVID-19 infection.
Gastrointestinal features of COVID-19
The Respiratory Coronavirus infections page has been updated with additional information about the gastrointestinal features of COVID-19 infection.
Cardiovascular syndrome in COVID-19 infection
The Respiratory Coronavirus infections page has been updated with information about the cardiovascular affects of COVID-19 infection.
First diagonal branch of LAD occlusion ECG
An ECG demonstrating features of occlusion of the first diagonal branch of the LAD has been added to The ECG in ACS page.
Reversion rates in AF
The AF arrhythmia management page has been updated, including more up to date information about the reversion rates from the most commonly used pharmacological agents.
Flecainide pharmacology
The Anti-arrhythmic drugs page has been updated with additional information about the pharmacology of flecainide.
Intubation equipment
A variety of minor changes and additions have been made to the Intubation equipment page.
ETT cuff manometer image
An image of an ETT cuff manometer and a small segment about it’s use has been added to the Intubation equipment page.
ECG features of RCA and Circumflex occlusion in inferior MI
The ECG in ACS page has been updated with additional information about differentiating RCA from circumflex occlusion in inferior MI.
AMI is no more – long live MI
The abbreviation AMI has been replaced by MI throughout the book. AMI was just a bit too ’80’s’!
Syphilis epidemiology
The Syphilis page has been updated, including information about current epidemiology.