Mnemonic: PLOwER
Mnemonic: KFC
Besides, it may also cause nausea, diarrhea and abdominal discomfort as the release of acid into gastric lumen and hence, breakdown of food is interferred.
Indications Mnemonic: three Ds 1. Dead (or dying): Peripheral vascular disease (most common indication for amputation), Severe trauma (leading indication for amputation in younger patients), Burns, Frostbite 2. Dangerous (or deadly): Malignant tumors, Potentially lethal sepsis, Crush injury 3. Damned nuisance: Gross deformity, Recurrent sepsis, Sever loss of function Increase…
Both of these substance use disorders are maladpative patterns of substance use, leading to clinically significant impairment/distress but defined by separate criteria. Substance abuse ≥1 of the following occurring within a 12 month period: Mnemonic: 4 Rs Role failure: Recurrent use resulting in failure to fulfill role obligation Risky behavior:…
Structure of Thalamus A vertical “Y” shaped white mater – internal medullary lamina divides thalamus into: In anatomical position: Pulvinar = Posterior end or posterior pole of thalamus Thalamic Connections Picture mnemonic Remember the schematic diagram drawn below showing important parts of thalamus in an anticlockwise fashion: Now, we assign…