A useful approach before examining any patient, using the mnemonic WIPER. 1. Wind up clothes above elbow, Withdraw all jewelry and Wash your hands. 2.…
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Techniques of Securing Surgical Drain to Skin (Drain Fixation)
Choice of Suture: Non-absorbable (braided suture provides slightly superior grip on tubing than monofilament sutures) Technique 1: Create a series of knots around the drain.…
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Expert Tips To Treat Severe Eczema Breakouts At Home
Eczema is common for young children, although some carry the skin condition into later life. Severe or persistent eczema can cause distress and embarrassment. It…
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Acute Undifferentiated Febrile Illness – Mnemonic
Acute undifferentiated febrile illnesses (AUFI) are characterised by fever of less than two weeks’ duration without organ-specific symptoms at the onset. Mnemonic MA-ESR lists the…
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How to make tourniquet for fingers using latex gloves?
Method 1: Digital block Painting with antiseptic solution Application of sterile latex gloves (slightly larger than the patient’s hand) on the patient’s hand A tiny…
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Causes of Dislocation of Total Hip Arthroplasty : WHAT mnemonic
Mnemonic: WHAT caused the hip dislocation? 1. Wear: Eccentric wear of a polyethylene acetabular cup (common cause of late instability occuring >5 years after procedure)…
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Constipation: Top Causes and Remedies
Constipation can cause significant discomfort and thus diminish your quality of life, so it can be helpful to educate yourself on this topic. Constipation usually…
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Organophosphorous poisononing : Mnemonic Approach
A. Muscarinic overstimulation: Mnemonic: DUMBBBELS Diarrhea/Diaphoresis Urination Miosis Bronchorrhea Bronchospasm Bradycardia Emesis Lacrimation Salivation B. Nicotininc overstimulation (NMJ and Sympathetic ganglia): Mnemonic: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,…
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