Mnemonic: BURNS Burn depth and body surface area (BSA) Burn degree Burn depth Features Healing Mnemonic: Number of degrees = Number of structures involved Mnemonic: RBCS 1st Superficial (epidermis only) Red <1 wk 2nd Partial thickness – superficial (epidermis + papillary dermis) Blister + Blanches 1-3 wks Partial thickness –…
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The Reality of Vaping: Unveiling its Actual Impact on Health and Safety
The popularity of vape technology has given rise to an entire culture. Some individuals opt for vapes as an alternative to cigarettes, trying to quit smoking, while others embrace the vaping trend out of curiosity. Furthermore, vapes are often promoted as a safer smoking option due to the absence of…
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Parasympathetic ganglia of Head and Neck
Important points: Mnemonics: 1. COPS 3977 2. C is 3rd letter hence related to cranial nerve III 3. S for Sphenopalatine and Submandibular and S for Seven and is related to Superior Salivatory nucleus 4. All postganglionic fibers are carried by trigeminal nerve (Cranial nerve V) Ganglion Nucleus Pre-ganglionic Post-ganglionic…
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Parotid Gland : Mnemonics
Relations Anterior: 3 “M” Posterior: Mastoid and attachments Medial (Parotid bed): VANS Structures traversing the parotid gland Mnemonic: FACER Parotid gland innervation 1. Parasympathetic: Secretomotor (from Otic ganglion) – Serous, water rich saliva Mnemonic: PAR–O–T–Id G–L–And PARotid gland ← Auriculotemporal nerve ← Otic ganglion ← Lesser petrosal nerve ← Tympanic…
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Glasgow Coma Scale
Best eye opening Mnemonic: ESPN Best verbal response Mnemonic: ASWGN Best motor response Mnemonic: OLD BEN Important points Question and Example A 20 year old man is hit over the head with a mallet. On arrival in the accident and emergency department he opens his eyes to pain and groans…
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Organ Transplant Complications and Rejection
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…
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Thyroid Hormone Function & Synthesis : Mnemonics
Thyroid Hormone Functions Mnemonic: 7 X B’s Thyroid Hormone Synthesis Mnemonic: ATE ICE 1. Active transport of iodide: 2. Thyroglobulin (rich in Tyrosine): formed in follicular ribosomes 3. Exocytosis of thyroglobulin into follicular lumen: stored as colloid 4. Iodination: Peroxidase enzyme – 5. Coupling: 6. Endocytosis: of T3 and T4…
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Superficial and Deep Perineal Space or Pouch
Superficial and deep perineal space is located in the urogenital triangle, the boundaries of which are: Analogy: Remember a big mac. It has 3 layers of BUN and 2 hamburger PATTIES. Posteriorly, all 3 Fascias are attached to the perineal body, closing the spaces. Superficial Perineal Space Mnemonics: 1. Superficial…