Remember Complications of CLD Mnemonic
Mnemonic- complications related to chronic liver disease, you can use: "H-E-A-P-S C-H-A-R-T" H - Hepatic encephalopathy E - Esophageal varices A - Ascites P - Portal hypertension S - Spontaneous…
Cerebellar signs Mnemonic
Cerebellar signs Mnemonic is DANISH: Dysdiadochokinesia or dysmetria Ataxia Nystagmus Intention tremor Speech (slurred or scanning) Hypotonia
Hyperthyroidism – Causes
GRAVE HIM Graves' disease Radiation (iodine-induced) Adenoma (toxic adenoma) Viral thyroiditis (subacute thyroiditis) Excess iodine (Jod-Basedow phenomenon) HCG (trophoblastic disease) Iodine-containing medications (amiodarone) Multinodular goiter (toxic multinodular goiter)
Hypothyroidism-Causes
THYROID'S Thyroiditis (Hashimoto's, subacute) Hypothalamic or pituitary dysfunction Young (congenital hypothyroidism) Radiation (radiation therapy or radioactive iodine) Overdose of anti-thyroid medications Iodine deficiency/excess Drugs (lithium, amiodarone) Subacute thyroiditis
Causes of CKD Mnemonic
Mnemonic For Causes of CKD DIABETES (focuses on major causes): D -Diabetes (mellitus) I - Interstitial nephritis A - Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) B - Blood pressure…
Causes of Hypercalcemia Mnemonic
Two CHIMPANZEES: This one is a bit longer but quite comprehensive. T- Thyroid (Hyper) C - Calcium supplementation H - Hyperparathyroidism I - Iatrogenic (drugs like thiazides or lithium, or…
How to describe X-ray chest
Case 1 A. Xray Chest PA view was taken in erect posture in inspiration with Adequate exposure B. Bone & Soft tissues are normal, C. Cardiac normal in position, left…
Quick tips to Interpret X ray chest PA view
Interpreting X-ray Chest PA view in a short time can be confusing and there lies a strong possibility of missing important findings while interpreting it. This may lead to losing…