Mnemonics Flashcards
What are the causes of Pancreatitis?
GET SMASHED Gallstones Ethanol Trauma Steroids Mumps Autoimmune (PAN) Scorpion Sting Hyperlipidaemia ERCP (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) Drugs
What Score is used to assess pneumonia?
CURB65 - Used to assess the severity of pneumonia.
Confusion
Urea >7mmol.l
Respiratory Rate >/= 30
Blood Pressure Low
65 Age or Above
Each Scores a point 0/1 Mild, 2 Moderate, 3 and above hospital
Name and describe a stroke public health campaign.
FAST Face Uneven Arm - One Hanging Down Slurred Speech Time - Call 999
What is the criteria for Acute Kidney Injury?
RIFLE
Risk: 50% increase in serum creatinine
Injury: 100% Increase in serum creatinine
Failure: 150% Increase in serum creatinine
Loss: Persistant AKI for more than 4 weeks
End Stage Kidney Disease: More than 3 Months of AKI
What are the signs of Horners syndrome?
SAMPLE Sympathetic Nerve Fibre Injury Anhydrosis Meiosis Ptosis Loss of ciliospinal reflex Enophthalmos
What questions should you ask somebody that may have an alcohol problem?
CAGE Questionaire:
- Cut Down - have you ever felt the need
- Annoyed by someone asking you about your drinking?
- Guilt - Have you ever felt guilty about drinking
- Eye Opener - Have you ever needed to drink first thing in the morning
What are the signs of Acute Limb Ischaemia?
6 Ps! Pain Pallour Pulselessness Parasthesia Paralysis Perishing Cold
What must be done in cases of suspected C Diff?
SIGHTT Suspect C. Diff as a cause of diarrhoea Isolate The Case Gloves and Apron must be worn Hand Washing with Soap and Water Test Stool for Toxin Treat with metronidazole or vancomycin
What are some of the causes of Bacterial Diarrhoea?
CHESS Campylobacteria E HEC Escheria Coli Shigella Salmonella
What are some of the signs of depression?
PIGS CASE Psychomotor Function reduced Interest decreased in pleasure activities and sex Guilty feelings Sleep disturbances Concentration low Appetite up or down Suicidal Ideations Energy decreased
What are the causes of Hypercalcaemia?
CHIMPANZEE Calcium Supplementation Hyperparathyroidism Iatrogenic Multiple Myeloma Parathyroid Adenoma Alcohol Neoplasm Zollinger ellison Syndrome Excess Vitamin D Excess Vitamin A
What are some of the signs of spondylising arthritis?
SPINEACHE Sausage Digits Psoriasis/Positive Family History Inflammatory Back Pain NSAID - Good Response Enthesitis (Heel) Arthritis Crohns/ CRP Elevated HLA-B27 Eye (Uveiitis)
What are the signs of hypothyroidism?
BRADYCARDIC Reflexes Relax Slowly Ataxia (Cerebellar) Dry Thin Hair and Skin Yawning/Drowsy/Coma Cold Hands Ascites/Oedema Round and Puffy Face/ Obese Defeated Demeanor Imobile CCP Antibodies
What are the signs of Hypocalcaemia?
SPASMODIC Spasms Perioral Parasthesia Anxious/Irritable/Irrational Seizures Muscle Tone Increased in Smooth Muscle - colic, wheeze, dysphagia Orientation Impaired and Confusion Dermatitis Impetigo Chvosteks Sign: Cardiomyopathy, Cataract, Choreoarthritis
What are the signs of Multiple Myeloma?
CRAB
Calcium - High, Bones, Stones, Groans, Psychiatric Moans
Renal Impairment
Anaemia
Bone Disease (Osteolytic Lesions/ Pepperpot Skull)
