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Severity Scores for Acute Pancreatitis : Mnemonics

Epomedicine, May 20, 2024May 20, 2024

Modified Glasgow-Imrie Score Severe pancreatitis likely: 3 or more of the following within 48 hours of symptom onset Mnemonic: PANCREAS Mnemonic Criteria Positive when P PaO2 <60 mmHg A Age >55 years N Neutrophils (WBC) >15,000/cu.mm C Calcium <2 mmol/l R RFT (Urea) >16 mmol/l E Enzyme (LDH/AST) LDH >600…

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Emergency Medicine

Burn Injury : Mnemonic Approach (ATLS)

Epomedicine, Aug 26, 2023Aug 26, 2023

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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Clinical Skills and Approaches

Glasgow Coma Scale

Epomedicine, Aug 23, 2023Oct 26, 2024

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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Emergency Medicine

Aortic dissection

Epomedicine, Aug 15, 2023Aug 15, 2023

Risk factors Mnemonic: ABCDE Pathophysiology Intimal tear allows blood to enter between intima-media space creating a false lumen. Blood may propagate proximal or distal to tear. Clinical features Investigations Classification and Management Stanford DeBakey Description Frequency Management Mnemonic: BAD Mnemonic: A for A; B for B A (Ascending aorta involved)…

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PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS

ABG Interpretation Made Easy

Epomedicine, Jun 16, 2023May 18, 2024

Normal values Step 1: pH Step 2: pCO2 Step 3: HCO3- Step 4: Determine compensation If there is metabolic acidosis or alkalosis, determine if there is appropriate respiratory compensation: No respiratory compensation: Expected pCO2 = Measured pCO2 Respiratory compensation: Expected pCO2 ≠ Measure pCO2 Step 5: Delta ratio ΔAG /…

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Emergency Medicine

Hematoma Block

Epomedicine, May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

Hematoma block is a technique in which a local anesthetic agent is injected directly into the hematoma surrounding the fracture, the location of which is confirmed by aspirating blood into the syringe. Indications of Hematoma Block Contraindications of Hematoma Block Hematoma blocks typically are ineffective in open fractures. Mechanism of…

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Ketamine : Mnemonic

Epomedicine, Feb 11, 2023Feb 11, 2023

K: Kids (Induction agent of choice in children) E: Emergence reaction (floating sensations, vivid dreams and hallucination; reduced using benzodiazepines), Enantiomers (S-Ketamine and R-Ketamine) T: Thalamo-cortical dissociation with limbic system causing dissociative anesthesia A: Analgesic, Amnesic, Antidepressant, All routes (IV, IM, PO, Intranasal, Epidural, Intrathecal) M: Meals – can be…

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Surgical Skills

Hip Spica Cast

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, Aug 7, 2022Aug 13, 2022

Acceptable angulation in Femoral Shaft Fractures Age Varus/Valgus (degrees) Anterior/Posterior (degrees) Shortening (mm) <2 yr 30 30 15 2-5 yr 15 20 20 6-10 yr 10 15 15 >10 yr 5 10 10 Reference: Rockwood and Wilkin’s Fractures in Children – Leg position for Hip Spica Application in Femur Shaft…

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