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 bacterial peritonitis (SBP)
C – Coagulopathy (bleeding disorders)
H– Hepatocellular carcinoma
A– Anemia
R – Renal failure (hepatorenal syndrome)
T – Thrombocytopenia
Reading time: 0 MinuteTwo 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 immobility) M – Milk-alkali syndrome P – Paget’s disease of bone A – Addison’s Disease (adrenal insufficiency) N – Neoplasia (cancers) Z…
Reading time: 0 MinuteCerebellar signs Mnemonic is DANISH: Dysdiadochokinesia or dysmetria Ataxia Nystagmus Intention tremor Speech (slurred or scanning) Hypotonia
Reading time: 0 MinuteMnemonic 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 (Hypertension) E – Exposure to toxins (Nephrotoxins) T – Tubulointerstitial diseases E– Excessive protein intake S -Streptococcal infections (leading to glomerulonephritis)
