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Monday, 4 June 2012

Sickle cell disease Signs


Mnemonic: SICKLE 
Splenomegaly / Sludging
Infection
Cholelithiasis
Kidney – haematuria
Liver congestion / Leg ulcers
Eye changes

Aspirin overdose – Early symptoms


Mnemonic: DAFT HID
Deafness
Appear flushed
Fever
Tinnitus
Hyperventilation
Increased sweating
Dizziness

Friday, 1 June 2012

Shock: signs and symptoms

Mnemonic: TV SPARC CUBE
Thirst
Vomiting
Sweating
Pulse weak
Anxious
Rapid shallow breathing
Cold, clammy skin
Cyanotic
Unconscious
BP low
Eyes blank

Secondary Hypertension Causes

Mnemonic: CHAPS
Cushing's syndrome
Hyperaldosteronism
Aorta coarctation
Pheochromocytoma
Stenosis of renal arteries

Varicose veins: symptoms

Mnemonic: AEIOU
Aching
Eczema
Itching
Oedema
Ulceration/ Ugly (haemosiderin, varicosities)

Clinical features of anaphylaxis

Mnemonic: S ECG
Skin, 90%
Expiratory wheezing and other respiratory symptoms, 70%
Cardiovascular, 40%
GI and oral, 24%

Hypoxia Signs

Early Signs of Hypoxia                                       Late Signs of Hypoxia
Restlessness                                                           Bradycardia
Agitation                                                                Extreme Restlessness
Tachycardia                                                           Dyspnea
                                                                              Cyanosis