Mnemonics
Easy to remember medical mnemonics to help memorize and recall medical and clinical information better and faster
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Mnemonic : What are the Causes, Triggers or Precipitators of DKA ?
Do you say ‘Sugar’ or ‘Glucose’ ? One of my attendings was a stickler regarding this. ” ‘Sugar’ is for…
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Remembering causes of Acute dyspnea easily !
A rather unorthodox way I use to quickly recall causes of acute dyspnea & hypoxia
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How to treat kidney stone pain & help removal without surgery
A mnemonic for healthcare professionals to recall steps to treat renal colic and improve changes for natural passage of kidney…
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Stroke pathology & risk factors : ‘HEAD CT’
The first investigation that happens in any suspected stroke is a HEAD CT - makes for a good mnemonic.
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How to remember steroid dose-equivalence
A simple maths equation to remember steroid dose equivalence
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How to show Empathy to patients ? Practical Tips
Empathy should be taught to clinicians as a skill and not just an advice.
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Remember & recall causes of Acute Hypotension easily with “SHOCKED” Mnemonic
Here's a handy mnemonic for solving that acute hypotension mystery quickly
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A great Mnemonic to remember causes of Hyponatremia (Low Sodium) !
Use 'SIADH" to recall common causes of hyponatremia quickly
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Causes of Bowel Obstruction : A visceral mnemonic
Have you seen Dr. Lecter's terrible evisceration scene from the Hannibal movie ?
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Mnemonic: Causes / Triggers CHF Exacerbation
Finding the culprit triggering CHF exacerbation not only helps prevent recurrence but also may uncover other medical issues...
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Mnemonic : Causes of Epigastric (Upper Abdominal) pain
Epigastric pain conjures up an image of a PUKING patient clutching their epigastric area...
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Mnemonic: Causes of Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
A slow & steady heart is good unless it makes you unsteady on your feet or pass out – that’s…
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Mnemonic: Help Chronic Wounds Heal better
A mnemonic to remember factors that help chronic wounds heal faster
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Mnemonic: Causes & Triggers of A-Fib
Use mnemonic "THIS ODD PACE" to recall A-Fib risk-factors & triggers
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Mnemonic to remember Anaphylaxis treatment
A Mnemonic to recall quickly lifesaving treatments for Anaphylaxis and help your patients BE SAFE.
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Mnemonic: Causes of Acute Urinary Retention
A simple way to remember causes of urinary retention...
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Help constipated patients CRAP without pills
In modern medicine it's reflexive for a provider to prescribe meds for constipation, while natural interventions are often omitted...
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10 early warning signs of Dementia
Mild Cognitive Impairement can precede Dementia and can manifest in subtle signs that are often ascribed to 'ageing'
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Mnemomic: What causes acute shivering or tremoring?
For most of 2021, Ed Sheeran’s melodic “Shivers” was stuck in my head and I am hoping this post gets…
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Mnemonic: Complications or Pain after ‘Lap Chole’
Use 'LAP-C' to remember complications of Lap Chole !
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