Chetan Wasekar, MD
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Clinicals
Bands on CBC are ominous even if WBC normal !
Lawsuits have happened because warning from "bands" on CBC was missed
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Mnemonics
Causes of acute shivering or tremoring
For most of 2021, Ed Sheeran’s melodic “Shivers” was stuck in my head and I am hoping this post helps…
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Mnemonics
How to evaluate a Syncope: A Mnemonic
The three steps I use to make it easier to figure out causes of syncope in patients.
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Mnemonics
Mad as hell ! Medical causes of Anger
A mnemonic to help recall medical causes of anger and irritability
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Clinicals
Initiating Coumadin Rx with 10 mg instead of 5mg !
Even if just a day earlier to reach the target INR , I will take it !
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Basics
Medical history taking & writing for beginners (HPI)
Logical 5 steps to taking & writing the HPI portion of History & Physical note
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Tips
Lactic acid & Ammonia: underused seizure biomarkers !
When evidences for unwitnessed seizure are only circumstantial & indirect - the more the merrier !
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Clinicals
Blood Pressure meds more effective when taken at bedtime
Does it matter when you take your blood pressure medications in a day ?
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Mnemonics
Mnemonic: Precipitants of HEPATIC Encephalopathy
A mnemonic for triggers that raise ammonia production or reduce ammonia metabolism and excretion..
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Tips
Can you use IV contrast in Dialysis patients ? – CT v/s MRI scans
Tips regarding IV contrast imaging for patients on Dialysis
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Tips
Lidocaine Patch for Back pain: 4% beats 5% !
Are 5% prescription-only Lidocaine patches worth it when 4% Lidocaine patches are available for cheaper & OTC ?
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Mnemonics
Causes (triggers) of CHF Exacerbation: HEART FAILS
Finding the culprit triggering CHF exacerbation not only helps prevent recurrence but also may uncover other medical issues...
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Tips
IV Ketorolac (Toradol): 15mg same as 30mg for pain control !?!
When it comes to dosing any pharmaceutical drugs, I like to follow a Buddhist principle : Walk the middle way…
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Quiz
Short of Breath but normal Lung sounds & Chest Xray: A Quiz
Guess some causes of dyspnea in these patients with normal lung sounds and normal Chest xray !
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Tips
Why it’s important to screen for Sleep Apnea Pre-Operatively
Undiagnosed sleep apnea can create dangerous respiratory & cardiac issues after surgery
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Tips
A second useful effect of Proton Pump Inhibitors
This effect isn't as well known & hence not always exploited clinically
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