Dunn RJ
The Ocular trauma page has been corrected to indicate that patients with penetrating eye trauma should be sat head up 30 degrees, not lie supine as previously indicated. Yet again thanks to Michael for letting us know about the error.
The Wound repair page has been corrected to indicate that absorbable sutures should be used for fascial repair, not non absorbable ones as previously stated. Thanks again to Michael for letting us know about this error.
The Mediastinal injuries page has had a number of minor updates.
The Pulmonary injuries page has had a few minor updates.
The Chest wall injuries page has had a few minor updates.
The Investigation of blunt head trauma page has been updated with additional information about the low risk of subsequent significant ICH development in anticoagulated patients following a normal CTB.
The Crush injury page has been updated with revised recommendations for the treatment of rhabdomyolysis.
The Complications of head trauma page has been updated with an ECG showing prolonged QTc following head trauma.
The Complications of head trauma page has been updated with some additional information about the cardiovascular complications.
A short segment on obesity in burns has been added to the Management of burns page.
A short segment on breathing management in trauma has been added to the Management of the major trauma patient page.
2 CT image series of bilateral acute on chronic SDH have been added to the Subdural and extradural haemorrhage page.
The Management of pelvic trauma page has been updated, including some additional information about when to remove an intertrochanteric sling.
The Assessment of abdominal trauma page has been updated with a better quality image of fluid in Morrison’s pouch.
A new segment on Spinal injuries has been added to the Specific missile injuries page.
The Penetrating head trauma page has had some minor updates.
The Wound management page has had a number of other minor updates.
The Wound management page has been updated with additional information about the role of antibiotics in various situations.
The Penetrating thoracic trauma page has been updated with additional information about sucking chest wounds.
A short segment about the serratus anterior plane block has been added to the Chest wall injuries page.