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Pharmacology of Carbapenems : Mnemonics

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, Mar 30, 2021Mar 30, 2021

Commonly used Carbapenems Mnemonic: MEDIC Meropenem Ertapenem Doripenem Imipenem/Cilastatin (renal dehydropeptidase I inhibitor) Besides these, there are other drugs like tebipenem (1st oral carbapenem), panipenem, tomopenem (has MRSA activity), etc. which fall under carbapenems. Coverage As the name suggests, they have carbapenems attached to beta-lactam ring which provides protection against…

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Scheurmann’s Disease : Mnemonic

Epomedicine, Mar 27, 2021Oct 20, 2022

Mnemonic: Remember “S” for Scheurmann Structural kyphosis (sagittal deformity) of thoracic or thoracolumbar spine Skeletally immature sons (0.4-10% of adolescents between 10-14 years; onset with prepubertal growth spurt; M:F = 2-7:1) Strong hereditary (genetic) predisposition and Several theories: Scheurmann’s vertebral epiphyseal disturbance theory Schmorl’s nodes (herniation of disc material into…

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FDA Pregnancy Drug Risk Categories : Mnemonic

Epomedicine, Mar 27, 2021Mar 27, 2021

We have simplified the information above as following: Category A: Adequate Anthropoid (Human) studies and Absolutely safe (No risk in controlled human studies) Category B: Bounded (limited) human studies and safe in Beast (animal) studies; Better to use (No risk in other studies) Category C: Catastrophic effects in animals and…

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List of Textbook for Pediatric Residents

Dr. Pedchrome, Mar 27, 2021Mar 27, 2021

Residency in any subject in medical field is not a piece of cake. There is no limit of knowledge you need to acquire and the tougher thing is you need to acquire knowledge and skills side by side. A mastery in only one field can leave you deficient. As a…

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Clinical Skills and Approaches

Splenomegaly : Examination techniques and Clinical Approach

Epomedicine, Mar 20, 2021May 31, 2023

ANATOMY OF SPLEEN Histologically: FUNCTIONS OF SPLEEN Spleen is the largest lymphoid organ organ and serves following functions – An increase in these normal functions may result in splenomegaly EXAMINATION OF SPLEEN 1. Palpation: If history suggest splenomegaly but is not palpable: Roll the patient on to the right lateral…

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Elbow Anastomoses : Mnemonic

Epomedicine, Mar 14, 2021Mar 14, 2021

First things first. It is essential to understand the meaning of collateral and recurrent arteries. Recurrent arteries turn back so as to reverse direction. Collateral arteries refer to side branches of the major arteries. Mnemonic: M.R. Deep On the posterior aspect of the shaft of the humerus: Profunda brachii (Deep…

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Injection site swelling after vaccination in Infants

Dr. Pedchrome, Mar 11, 2021Mar 11, 2021

Swelling and pain at injection site after vaccination is a frequently observed problem by parents and is often of concern to them. These type of reactions are generally observed after intramuscular vaccine and vaccine containing aluminium component. DPT as pentavalent is a frequent vaccine after which infants develop swelling. Types…

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Tendon Transfer Principles : Mnemonic

Epomedicine, Mar 2, 2021Nov 2, 2022

Tendon transfer is the use of the power of a functioning muscle unit to activate a non-functioning nerve/muscle/tendon unit. The transferred tendon remains attached to its parent muscle with an intact neurovascular pedicle. Mnemonic: SEACOAST-1 a. Synergistic: act together to produce a single composite movement (facilitate each other). e.g. b….

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