Basics
Blog posts to understand the clinical basics of important concepts in medicine
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Thiamine is nothing without Magnesium !
Thiamine-Magnesium dependence does not seem to be well known in clinical circles
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COPD treatment & management: “COPD” mnemonic
The term C.O.P.D. covers a wide range of management basics related to COPD.
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Does Melatonin do Sh*t ? – PART 1
Understand basics of Melatonin to avoid incorrect use...
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Why is KCL pill better than bananas & oranges for low potassium?
"Why waste money on meds ? why don't we give our patient bananas or something ?"
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Are anemia labs still reliable post-transfusion?
Are diagnostic labs for anemia reliable after blood transfusion
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Mnemonic: What are the side effects of HBOT?
'HBOT' makes a good mnemonic to recall side-effects of HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy)
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Indications for surgery (craniotomy) in SDH Brain bleed: A Mnemonic
A quick way to remember & recall indications for craniotomy in Acute Subdural Hematomas
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The 6-C framework for managing any admitted patient
An easy thought structure for managing any inpatient clinical case from admission to discharge
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If smoking Nicotine is bad, is a patch safe?
What do studies tell us about Nicotine patch safety ?
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Which is the best absorbed Oral Magnesium supplement ?
There are two types of Mg supplements - organic & inorganic
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How useful or useless are Carotid Bruits ?
Missing carotid stenosis after hearing a bruit in non-stroke patients can mean a lawsuit...
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Unexplained new leukocytosis can be a C.Diff pre-warning
A curious thing I noticed over my hospitalist years is leukocytosis BEFORE C.Diff symptoms
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Bedside Glucose = 5th Vital sign !
Low glucose can be a culprit to a variety of clinical crimes
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Please don’t use Intravenous Vancomycin for treating C.Diff colitis !! 😐
Vancomycin cross-over from Blood to intestine & vice-versa is more significant for side-effects, not treatment.
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Common Causes of Seizures : A Mnemonic
Use the word "SEIZURE" to quickly recall common causes of seizures
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The Prilosec (Omeprazole) antacid “Acid Rebound”: Warn your patient!
Always warn your patients about this effect if they are prescribed PPIs for more than a month
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Medical history taking & writing tips for beginners (HPI)
Logical 5 steps to taking & writing the HPI portion of History & Physical note
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Easy Trick to calculate Potassium Chloride (KCL) dose for Hypokalemia
Easy rule of thumb to calculate dose of Potassium Chloride (KCL) in Hypokalemia
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