TMJ joint dislocation
The Mandibular trauma page has been updated with a significant expansion of the segment on Temporomandibular joint dislocation.
Trauma
Haemothorax
The Haemothorax segment on the Pulmonary injuries page has been extensively revised and updated.
CT image of fluid in the pelvis
The Assessment of abdominal trauma page has been updated with a CT image of fluid in the pelvis.
C2-3 fusion
The Cervical spine injury page has been updated with an image of fusion of C2-3.
Risk factors for cervical spine injury
The Cervical spine injury page has been updated with a segment on additional risk factors not covered by the commonly used cervical spine decision rules.
US of pretibial haematoma
The Wound management page has been updated with an US image of a pretibial haematoma.
US of massive haemoperitoneum
An US image of a massive haemoperitoneum has been added to the Assessment of abdominal trauma page.
US image of a normal Morrison’s pouch
An US image of a normal Morrison’s pouch has been added to the Assessment of abdominal trauma page.
Laryngoscopy in trauma
The Airway management in trauma page has been updated with information about performing laryngoscopy in patients with dental injuries or intra-oral lacerations
CT image of dental fragments in oropharynx
The Dental trauma page has been updated with a CT image of dental fragments in the oropharynx.
Test characteristics of CXR for rib fractures
The Chest wall injuries page has been updated including the test characteristics of CXR for the detection of rib fractures.
Risk factors for post concussive syndrome
The Head injury prognosis page has been updated, including the addition of risk factors for post-concussive syndrome.
Facial trauma
The Faciomaxillary trauma page has been revised and updated.
Revised Baux score
The Burns page has been updated with information about the revised Baux score and prognosis following burn injury.
Mandibular trauma
The Mandibular trauma page has had some minor revisions in the segment on the OPG.
Patient satisfaction following trauma
The Psychological aspects of trauma care page has been updated with additional information on how to prevent psychological sequelae in trauma patients.
Timing of intubation in hypovolaemia
The Airway management in trauma page has been updated with a short segment on the timing of intubation in patients with hypovolaemia.
Paediatric head injury decision rules
The Paediatric head injury page has been updated with additional information about paediatric head injury rules following the publication of the following article. Babl FE et al. Accuracy of PECARN, CATCH, and CHALICE head injury decision rules in children: A prospective cohort study. Lancet 2017 Apr 11; [e-pub].
Central cord syndrome
The Spinal cord injuries page has been updated with details about the sensory findings in central cord syndrome.
ABC transfusion score – correction
The Treatment of hypovolaemia page has been updated with a correction to Table 10: ABC Score massive transfusion predictors following trauma. The heart rate parameter has been corrected from HR > 90 bpm to HR >120 bpm