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Anatomy | Branches of the External Carotid Artery
in order starting with the first branch (superior thyroid
artery). See plate 29 in Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy. Contributed by Calvin Lee, Surgical Resident, Case Western Reserve on 7/22/98. This is a good "pimp" question/fact when you are in the OR assisting on a thyroid or a carotid case. Know this one! |
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Neurology | How to remember the basic framework of the Glasgow coma scale? | Eye opening: 4 eyes (glasses) Motor: 6 cylinder engine Verbal: Jackson 5 Gives you a total of 15. (A brick has a GCS of 3) |
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Cardiology | For Causes of A-Fib/Flutter: Mnemonic by Chris "Get it? ... A-fib.. occurs in the HEART ?? Ok.. well I'm post-call..." |
H= cHf, other cardiomyopathies E= Enlargement of the atria A= Alcohol binge drinking R= Rheumatic heart disease T= hyperThyroid |
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Cardiology | Mnemonic for remembering
antiarrhythmics submitted by Jed
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Cardiology | Proven MI.. should be met by M.O.N.A. submitted by Chris |
M = morphine O = oxygen N = nitrates A = aspirin Caveat: is suspected right ventricular MI suspected .. hold the Nitrates. _________________ ACLS (1997). |
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Pathology | Classification of hypersensitivity reactions submitted by Jed. |
"ACID" Type I Anaphylaxis |
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Surgery | Causes of post op fever Submitted by Jed |
Remember the following mnemonic when determining the
possible cause(s) of fever in a patient who has recently
undergone a surgical procedure: the 5 W's
(or 6 W's) Wind: the pulmonary system is the primary source of fever in the first 48 hours. Wound: there might be an infection at the surgical site. Water: check intravenous access site for signs of phlebitis. Walk: deep venous thrombosis can develop due to pelvic pooling or restricted mobility related to pain and fatigue. Whiz: a urinary tract infection is possible if urinary catheterization was required. Also Wonder drugs - drug fevers. |
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Pulmonary | Treatment of acute pulmonary edema Submitted by Jed |
As Easy as 'LMNOP' Remember the mnemonic LMNOP when treating a patient with acute pulmonary edema: Lasix® (furosemide) intravenous (IV), one to two times the patient's usual dose, or 40 mg if the patient does not usually take the drug. Morphine sulfate. Initial dose, 4 to 8 mg IV (subcutaneous administration is effective in milder cases); may repeat in 2 to 4 hours. Avoid respiratory depression. Morphine increases venous capacity, lowering left atrial pressure, and relieves anxiety, which reduces the efficiency of ventilation. Nitroglycerin IV, 5 to 10 ug/min. Increase by 5 ug/min q 3 to 5 minutes. Reduces left ventricular preload. Caution: may cause hypotension. Oxygen, 100% given to obtain an arterial PO2>60 mm Hg. Position patient sitting up with legs dangling over the side of the bed. This facilitates respiration and reduces venous return. |
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Urology | Causes of acute and reversible forms of urinary
incontinence Submitted by Jed |
The following mnemonic aids in remembering the causes
of acute and reversible forms of urinary incontinence -
DRIP: D: Delirium R: Restricted mobility, retention I: Infection, inflammation, impaction (fecal) P: Polyuria, pharmaceuticals |
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Urology | Causes of hematuria Submitted by Jed |
Use the mnemonic SITTT as an aid in evaluating the
cause of hematuria: S: Stone I: Infection T: Trauma T: Tumor T: Tuberculosis |
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Endocrine | Symptoms of hyperthyroidism Submitted by Jed |
Remember the following mnemonic when evaluating
patients for hyperthyroidism: S: Sweating T: Tremor or Tachycardia I: Intolerance to heat, Irregular menstruation, and Irritability N: Nervousness G: Goiter and Gastrointestinal (loose stools/diarrhea). |
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Cardiology | 5 T's of early cyanosis: Sumbitted by Ben Humphreys |
Tetralogy, Transposition, Truncus, Total anomalous, Tricuspid atresia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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