Mnemonic: CENTOr
1. Cough absent or Can’t cough = +1
2. Exudates or Enlarged tonsils = +1
3. Nodes (Swollen tender anterior cervical lymph nodes) = +1
4. Temeperature >100.4 F = +1
5. Or:
The genes that encode HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) are on chromosome 6. MHC class Type Location Function I HLA-A, -B, -C All cells Recognized by CD8+ lymphocytes II HLA-DP, -DQ, -DR Antigen presenting cells Recognized by CD4+ lymphocytes III Complement components Plasma Chemotaxis, opsonization, lysis of bacteria and cells The…
Hypertensive retinopathy has been classified by Keith, Wagener & Barker and Scheie (hypertensive and arteriosclerotic features). With this mnemonic, we will have a grading with combination of all these classifications. Mnemonic: SAFEs I – Slight Systemic (generalized) narrowing of arterioles II – AV deflection (at Angle) and focal narrowing of…
Mnemonic: EDWARDS 1. Eighteen trisomy, Elongated skull 2. Digit overlapping with clenched fist 3. Webbing of 2nd and 3rd toes 4. Absent radii, Arthrogryposis 5. Rocker-bottom feet 6. Dysplastic ears, Disability (intellectual), Diseased heart (VSD) 7. Small lower jaw