Acronyms and classification tools Flashcards
LMNOP? What’s it for?
Treating Acute pulmonary oedema. L= lasix M= morphine N= nitrate O= oxygen P= sit up
I get smashed? what is it for?
Pancreatitis I= idiopathic G= gallstones E= ethanol T= trauma S= steroids M= mumps A= autoimmune S= scorpion/spider bites H= hyperlipidemia E= ERCP= endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography D= Drugs (incretin based drugs DPP4 inhibitors GLP analogues)
MAD HATTER? what is it for?
Congestive cardiac failure exacerbation= APO M= myocardial infarction A= anemia D= drugs, high salt diet H= hypertension A= arrhythmia T= thyrotoxicosis T=toxins like infection E= emboli or endocarditis R= renal failure or ruptured placenta
what is the ABCDE for CXR in heart failure?
On CXR, we are looking for: A- Alveolar oedema B- Kerley B lines C- Cardiomegaly D- Pulmonary vasculature dilation E- Pleural effusion
BAD? what is it used for?
Pharmacological treatment of chronic heart failure.
B= beta blocker
A= Ace inhibitor/ ARB
D= diuretic (frusemide/spironolactone)
DRSABCEDEFG
Danger Response Send for help Airway Breathing Circulation/cardio Disability Environment (don't ever forget glucose)
What does ACT stand for?
treatment of hypertension. Ace inhibitor, calcium channel blocker and thiazide
British airways international airways
4 causes of hypokalemia-
Beta agonists, aldosterone, insulin, alkalosis
CHADS2 VASC score?
Congestive heart failure 1 point Hypertension 1 point Age > 75 1 point Diabetes 1 point Stroke/TIA event 2 points Vascular disease 1point Age 65-75 2points Female sex 1 point
CHILD PUGH score? what factors do we look at?
encephalopathy, ascites, INR, bilirubin, albumin
Glasgow coma score?
Testing best motor responses, verbal response and eye opening. 14-15= mild injury;
AVPU? what does it stand for and what is it used for?
Alert Voice Pain Unconscious Quick assessment for GCS
PEARL
Pupils equal and are reactive to light
CRAB?
4 features of multiple myelomas: C=hypercalcemia R=renal failure A=anemia B=bone lesions
PIRATES?
Causes of new onset AF • Pneumonia • Ischaemic heart disease (ACS) • Rheumatic heart disease/ valvular disease • Anaemia • Thyroid disease • Electrolyte disorders • Sepsis