Corrected sodium level When hyperglycemia is present, the underlying sodium concentration (corrected sodium concentration) can be estimated by adding 1.6-2.4 mEq/L (average of 2 mEq/L)…
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Costovertebral or Renal angle tenderness
Synonyms: Murphy’s kidney punch, CVA tenderness (CVAT) Anatomy of Costovertebral angle or Renal angle: Costovertebral angle is formed by the junction of the 12th, or…
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Somogyi effect and Dawn Phenomenon – Mnemonic
Both Somogyi effect and Dawn phenomenon are the cause of MORNING FASTING HYPERGLYCEMIA. Mnemonic: Somogyi = So Much InsulinDawn = Down Insulin a. Somogyi effect:…
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ORS and ReSoMal – Mnemonic
Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) Grams per litre: SoDIum C-hloride: 2.6 gm SoDIum Ci-Trate: 2.9 gm Potassium chloride: 1.5 gm Glucose anhydrous: 13.5 gm Mnemonic: DI…
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Lines and Angles in Orthopedics
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) Southwick’s angle: Epiphyseal-shaft angle on lateral radiograph <30 degrees: mild 30-60 degrees: moderate >60 degrees: severe Klein’s line: Line drawn…
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Non-invasive Prenatal Screening
Quick review/Mnemonic: PAPP-A is decreased in all trisomies.Nuchal translucency is increased in all trisomies. Inhibin A is only increased in Down’s syndrome.Beta-HCG is increased in…
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List of Osteochondritis of Different Bones
Osteochondritis of the capitulum of humerus (elbow): panner’s disease Osteochondritis of the lunate bone: keinbock’s disease Osteochondritis of the femoral head: perthe’s disease Osteochondritis of…
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Hip and Shoulder Deformities
HIP Flexion, Abduction, External rotation (FABER) + apparent lengthening: Synovitis Flexion, Abduction, External rotation (FABER) + true lengthening: Anterior dislocation of hip (Obturator) Extension+ Abduction…
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