Mnemonic: ME DIG FAST
Required symptoms:
Other symptoms: Several symptoms (ICD-11) or Atleast 3 (DSM-5) of –
| Mania | Hypomania | |
| Required duration | 7 days | 4 days |
| Functional impairment | Yes | No |
| Flight of ideas & Psychotic symptoms | Can have | No |
Types of Transplant Rejection Type Time Mechanism Pathology Hypersensitivity Management Host against Graft (Host vs Graft) Mnemonic: TIA Hyperacute Immediate (<5 days) Anti-donor antibodies in recipient Thrombosis and Obliteration of blood supply Type II UntreatablePrevent by cross-matchingRemove graft Acute (most common) < 6 months (most common in 1st month) Anti-donor…
4 D’s of Medical Negligence Duty Deviation/Dereliction Damage Direct cause 4 Core Principles of Medical Ethics Mnemonic: BAN Justice Beneficence Autonomy Non-maleficence Justice Some even add “Veracity or Truthfulness” and “Confidentiality” to make 6 Ethical Principles. BRAIN of Informed Consent Benefits Risks Alternatives Indications Nature 5 Cs of the Exceptions…
Synonyms: Thyroid resection surgery, Thyroid removal surge Definition: Thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland. A “thyroidectomy” should not be confused with a “thyroidotomy” (“thyrotomy”), which is a cutting into the thyroid, to get access for a median laryngotomy, or to perform a biopsy. Indications: Proven neoplasm…