Pericardial tamponade US video
A short video of pericardial tamponade on US has been added to the Pericardial tamponade page.
Resuscitation
Using the EJV to measure venous pressure
A small section on using the IJV to estimate venous pressure has been added to the Cardiovascular examination page.
Advanced airway techniques and chest compressions
The Basic life support page has been updated to emphasise that advanced airway techniques, when performed quickly, improve the effectiveness of chest compression. This is probably due to improved co-ordination between chest compression and ventilation.
Packed cell transfusion strategy and infection
The Packed cell transfusion page has been updated with information about the 5% (absolute) increase in infection risk associated with a liberal transfusion strategy (Hb > 9g/dL) compared to a more restrictive strategy.
High flow nasal cannula therapy
The Oxygen therapy page has been updated with information about high flow nasal cannula therapy, used in infants and as apnoeic oxygenation prior to intubation.