This is a collection of short poems written by me at different situations and times about medical professionals, patients and illness. Delusion of Immortality In Cotard syndrome, patients often declare to be dead, but this may also be the pathology of immortality. When reason is demolished by illness, disturbing paradoxes…
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Well’s criteria for DVT with Mnemonic
Mnemonic: ABCD(CD)E(CDE) – 4P A: Alternate diagnosis of DVT more likely (-2) B: Bedridden recently >3 days or Big (major) surgery within 3 months (+1) C: Cancer – treatment or palliation within 6 months (+1) D: Deep venous involvement: Mnemonic – CD Collateral (non-varicose) superficial veins present (+1) Deep venous…
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Corner Stitch
Synonym: Half-buried horizontal mattress suture Indications: V, Y or X-pattern laceration repair Risk: Dermal stitch may be placed too close to the tip of the flap and compromise the tenuous blood supply Suture: Non-absorbable Principle: When repairing, this stitch must be placed first Landmark sites (2 on each site of…
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Juncturae Tendinum
Synonyms: Connexus intertendinei, Intertendinous connections Plural: Juncturae tendinae Location: Intermetacarpal spaces in dorsum of hand between the extensor digitorum tendons Morphologic types: The usual pattern is that it gets thicker from radial to ulnar side. Type 1: Thin filamentous (square, rhomboidal or triangular) – present only in 2nd metacarpal space…
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Internal Iliac Artery Anatomy : Simplified
Origin L5-S1 (common iliac artery bifurcation; anterior to SI joint) Course Extends down and posteriorly ~4 cm until superior margin of greater sciatic foramen and bifurcates into 2 trunks (in 60% cases) – Anterior trunk: continuation of the main artery towards ischial spine Posterior trunk: passes towards greater sciatic foramen…
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Pelvic Fracture Classification and Management : Simplified
Before proceeding to this topic, it would be wise to go through the topics listed below: Tile/AO Classification Tile classification divides pelvic fractures into three basic types according to stability based on the integrity of the posterior sacroiliac complex. Here is a mnemonic that can be used to remember tile…
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Help Your Tentative Occupational Therapy Clients and Students Step Into Telehealth
As an occupational therapist in rehabilitation medicine, you work hand-in-hand helping patients with injuries or disabilities to overcome barriers. While you have enjoyed face-to-face patient interventions, as a consequence of COVID-19 you may consider moving long-term toward providing health interactions and information electronically rather than in person. If you are…
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Ligaments of Pelvis
Inherent stability of the pelvis is provided by ligaments. The 3 groups of ligaments are: 1. Sacrum to Pelvis: Sacroiliac ligamentous complex: is divided into posterior (short and long) and anterior ligaments. Posterior ligaments provide most of the stability. Sacrotuberous ligament: runs from the posterolateral aspect of the sacrum and the…