Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Avatar: DiViN and skinny -DIPINE in the Calcium Channel

 Avatar: DiViN and skinny -DIPINE in the Calcium Channel








Diltiazem
Verapamil
Nifedipine


Skinny

-dipine
Amlodipine, 
Nisoldipine 
Nicardipine


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THE BOND Stroke Mnemonic

THE BOND Stroke Mnemonic






Impaired circulation in the brain
causes damage and necrosis

Stroke

Recurrence and permanent disability
are common.
Third leading cause of death
in the US





Thrombus
Hemorrhage
Embolus

Blockage
 Oxygen &
Nutrient
Deprivation




Three Is
 Injury.Infarction.Inflammation
 

















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2012: When the Earth Trembled







 2012
When the Earth Trembled


Seizure
When the Body Shivers

A seizure is a series of paroxysmal events
associated with abnormal electrical discharges
of neurons in the brain.


Primary seizure is idiopathic.
Secondary seizures are caused by structural
or metabolic alterations & associated
with increased automaticity.




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RACE Against TIME

RACE against TIME














 RACER-ER is the mnemonic for success in differential diagnosis.

RBS
  Check for hypo- or hyperglycemia
ABG
  Verify Hypoxia, acidosis and hypercarbia
CBC
  Does the patient have sepsis or anemia?
ECG
  Check for possible myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism
Radiology
  or Chest Xray. Pneumothorax, Congestive Heart Failure or Pneumonia?

Electrolytes
  Check Na, K, Ca to see if there is electrolyte imbalance
Renal Function
  BUN and Creatinine to check for uremia.









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HEALTHY NEW YEAR













It's just been a few days since the holiday. 

Some of us gained a few pounds and others held on 
to their diet and succeeded in taming their gut.

To start the new year right, let's take a look at ten foods
that can give us the Wealth of Health this 2010.

CNN listed the best foods that have high benefits
but low in calories. Here they are:

1. Grains
2. Soy

3. Salmon and other oily fish

4. Red Wine

5. Green Tea


MSNBC, meanwhile listed what many thought as artery-clogging foods
but, after giving them a closer look, contains potential health benefits.
Here are 5 of them:

1. Eggs
2. White Potatoes
3. Pizza
4. Sugary Cereals
5. Canned Fruits and Vegetables

Amazed? You can now remove your diet chains and have more freedom
in making healthy food choices.


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