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Mnemonic : Causes of persistent Cough
The word "HACKING" makes a good mnemonic for causes of persistent cough
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Does an Incentive Spirometer do Sh*t ?
Is Incentive spirometry just a gimmick or actually useful ?
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Easy way to remember Duration & Time of Onset of various Types of Insulin
An easy numeric trick to remember time of onset & duration of action for common types of insulin
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Mnemonic : Causes & treatment of Acute ITP
A trigger that causes molecular coating on these platelets making them look suddenly foreign to our immune system
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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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Mnemonic: Causes & Triggers of A-Fib
Use mnemonic "THIS ODD PACE" to recall A-Fib risk-factors & triggers
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Seizure v/s Pseudoseizure ? Can eyes be diagnostic ?
The eyes can say what the words cannot express - they also speak to you during a seizure episode
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DVT Risk factors : “THROMBUS” mnemonic
The Mnemonic 'THROMBUS' can help you recall risk / triggers of Deep Vein Thrombosis / Pulmonary embolism
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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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Fever & Fentanyl patch comes with a catch!
A patient with fever and excessively drowsy might be on a fentanyl-trip from her transdermal fentanyl patch
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A Red Limb… the differentials
Besides cellulitis , here are other Cs to give a thought for differentials…
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PACs : More than just an EKG reading
Premature Atrial Contractions appear to be more than just a fly on the wall...
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Can Patient’s Heart Rate measure pain severity ?
Don't we wish there was a 'BNP of pain' or 'A1C of pain' to measure pain severity objectively?
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Hemoglobin versus Hematocrit : Do we need both ?
Do we really need both ? If you had to pick one - which is better ?
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Causes of Scrotal Pain : ‘TESTIS’
Before you reflexly order an Ultrasound, give the differentials a thought....
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Liver Cirrhosis cures High Blood Pressure !
The risk of cirrhosis decompensation may overshadow benefit of anti-hypertensive medications
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Do Redhead patients need more pain meds?
Hair color and pain control seem to be related ...
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The Curse of Cefepime Encephalopathy ಠ_ಠ … 😴 zzZ
Is Cefepime Encephalopathy a real entity ?
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Why consider IV Thiamine infusion in DKA !
Why you should give Thiamine a thought in Diabetic Ketoacidosis patients
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