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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