Acute pancreatitis along with case based discussion has been already covered earlier here: To remember the initial management of acute pancreatitis, one can remember the mnemonics given below: iPA-NCREAS (Ye et.al.) Investigations: Imaging (CT, MRI or Ultrasonography) Prognostic screen to identify severe pancreatitis Amylase and lipase levels Initial treatment: Nutritional…
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Achondroplasia Mnemonic
A: Autosomal dominant C: “Champange glass” pelvis in X-rays H: Hypotonia O: Ossification affected (Enchondral > Appositional) N: Nasal bridge small D: Disproportionate Dwarfism R: Rhizomelic (proximal i.e. humerus and femur shortening) O: Out knees (varus deformity) P: Proliferative zone quantitative defect L: Little phalanx (brachydactyly) and metacarpals with Leister…
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Stages of Skin Graft take : Mnemonic
Mnemonic: AIIRR I – Adherence Formation of fibrin bonds between graft and it’s recipient wound bed II – Imbibition (1st 2-4 days) Donor tissue receives nutrition from absorption from the recipient site wound bed via capillary action (graft drinks from recipient bed) Graft increases in weight and volume and appears…
Clinical Skills and Approaches
Approach to Thoracic and Lumbar Spine X-ray
Views Standard: Supine AP and Latero-lateral (LL) views – thoracic or lumbar Thoracic: Lateral (Fulcrum) bending views: to determine the flexibility of curves in scoliosis Lumbar: De Seze view (Lumbopelvic view): Standing AP and LL – shows T11 to head of femur Dynamic lateral (flexion-extension) views: for instability Oblique views…
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5 Benefits Of Ashwagandha Capsules
With centuries of reliable historical evidence, adaptogens have been proven to effectively manage and treat a host of conditions caused by body stressors. Ancient societies such as the Chinese, Indians, Native Americans have been using these plants with positive results. Hence, modern medicine embraces these alternative medicines that are effective…
Clinical Skills and Approaches
WIPERS mnemonic for starting patient examination
A useful approach before examining any patient, using the mnemonic WIPER. 1. Wind up clothes above elbow, Withdraw all jewelry and Wash your hands. 2. Introduce yourself. 3. Purpose and Permission – explain purpose and gain verbal consent (permission) to proceed with the examination. 4. Expose the patient as needed….
Clinical Skills and Approaches
Thoracolumbar Metastases Management : Mnemonic Approach
The primary malignancies that commonly metastasize to the spine can be recalled using the mnemonic: PB KTL (or “Lead Kettle”. Prostate Breast Kidney Thyroid Lungs In women, 80% metastases are from lung and breast and in men, 80% are from lung and prostate. LMNOP approach A. Location/Level 80% involve well-vascularized…
Surgical Skills
Techniques of Securing Surgical Drain to Skin (Drain Fixation)
Choice of Suture: Non-absorbable (braided suture provides slightly superior grip on tubing than monofilament sutures) Technique 1: Create a series of knots around the drain. The long end of the thread (attached to the needle) is passed through the skin directly next to the drain exit site, to create a…