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“5-Ps” Mnemonic for Preoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis

Epomedicine, Jul 10, 2025Jul 10, 2025

Potential indications for antibiotic prophylaxis before surgical procedure are: 1. Penetration into gastrointestinal, respiratory and genital lumens 2. Prosthesis 3. Presence of infection 4. Prolonged surgery 5. Poor patient immunity Reference: Hasanin A, Mostafa M. The “5-Ps” Mnemonic for Antibiotic Prophylaxis Before Surgery. Anesth Analg. 2025 May 7. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007596….

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How Hyperchloremia Impairs Renal Function

Epomedicine, Jul 7, 2025Jul 7, 2025

While historically, NS and RL have been thought to be generally equivalent for resuscitation, there has been an associated risk of hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis with large-volume resuscitation using normal saline. Hyperchoremic metabolic acidosis has been found to increase the risk of acute kidney injury. This is thought to be due to the…

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Wound Strength

Epomedicine, Jul 5, 2025Jul 5, 2025

Wound strength is determined by both quantity and quality of collagen and an appropriate balance of deposition and breakdown. The amount of collagen in a wound plateaus at several weeks post-injury. Timeline: 1. First few weeks: Strength increases rapidly, reaching about 20% of pre-injury strength at 3 weeks.  2. Around 6 weeks: Wound strength…

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SIMPLE approach to Nutritional Care in Elderly Patients

Epomedicine, Jul 4, 2025Jul 4, 2025

The essence of this approach is that, rather than requiring a highly specialized nutritionist, a systematic assessment on the part of all the disciplines that are interacting with the patients can achieve what is needed for the nutritional care of the older patient with a fragility fracture, regardless of setting…

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How to Fix the Skin That Overreacts to Almost Everything

Epomedicine, Jul 3, 2025Jul 4, 2025

If your skin throws a tantrum every time you try something new, you’re certainly not alone, and no, it’s not “all in your head.” While it may seem like your face has declared war on every product in existence, the reality is far different.  Studies show that dermatological disorders affect…

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Golden Rules of Anesthesia : Mnemonic

Epomedicine, Jul 3, 2025Jul 3, 2025

The “golden rules of anesthesia” are a set of principles and practices designed to ensure patient safety during anesthesia administration. These rules emphasize careful pre-operative preparation, vigilant intraoperative monitoring, and prompt management of potential emergencies. Mnemonic: ANESTHESIA

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Dexmedetomidine – Mnemonic

Epomedicine, Jun 30, 2025Jun 30, 2025

Mnemonic: BARASH Uses of Dexmedetomidine: This mnemonic, BARASH, is dedicated to Dr. Paul G. Barash, whose work in anesthesiology has profoundly shaped medical education and clinical practice. Just as his textbook has guided countless practitioners, may this mnemonic serve as a concise tool for remembering key concepts with clarity and…

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Iliac Cortical Density (ICD)

Epomedicine, Jun 13, 2025Jun 13, 2025

Synonym: Iliac Cortical Line Iliac cortical densities (ICD) are the overlap of the true pelvis posterior to the acetabulum which is used as a proxy for the slope of the sacral ala. Importance: The entry point should be anterior in S1 and inferior to the iliac cortical density (ICD), which…

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