So in these notes, I write about type of vaccine, strain used for vaccine prepration, diluent, content, dose, route, site of vaccination,strength, protective efficacy, protective duration, contraindications, complications, age limit and storage of vaccines and special points used in the Indian immunization schedule.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Immunization schedule notes and chart
So in these notes, I write about type of vaccine, strain used for vaccine prepration, diluent, content, dose, route, site of vaccination,strength, protective efficacy, protective duration, contraindications, complications, age limit and storage of vaccines and special points used in the Indian immunization schedule.
Step 2 CK: Interventions that lower mortality in STEMI and ACS
For Step 2 CK, remembering things that lower mortality is essential. Here's a mnemonic for interventions that lower mortality in STEMI (ST elevation MI), NSTEMI (Non ST elevation MI) and UA (Unstable angina).
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Mnemonic
So here is a post about a few important points on GIST I figured can be remembered in an easier way if you love the letter "C" ! G does look like a C :D
Uses of somatostatin and bromocriptine notes & mnemonics
These are pharmacology notes made by me =)
Olympics 2016 and the Zika
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Instructions for new authors: How to post through blogger app
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Diuretics and antidiuretics notes
Monday, July 11, 2016
Treatment of acne mnemonic
Here's a short post on acne.
Antimicrobials for treatment of acne mnemonic: ABCDE
Azelaic acid
Benzoyl peroxide
Clindamycin
Dapsone
Erythromycin
Sunday, July 10, 2016
GnRH agonists, GnRH antagonists, uses and mnemonic
Here are a few more notes by the one and only, Shubham Patidar! This time on dopamine, prolactin and GnRH :D
Potter Sequence
Conditions like renal agenesis, maternal hypertension lead to oligohydramnios. The amniotic fluid plays a role in the lung development in the second half of pregnancy & so, there is a higher incidence of pulmonary hypoplasia in such foetuses which is the main cause of their death.
Oligohydramnios leads to direct pressure of the uterine wall on the developing foetus leading to flattened nose, recessed chin & low set ears. This is Potter sequence- sequence here because the initial aberration- oligohydramnios leads to & explains all the changes occurring later.
Happy Sunday!
Metronidazole notes and mnemonic
Biotin deficiency mnemonic
Biotin mnemonic |
Study group discussion: A case of vitamin deficiency
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Order of decision making
However, this may not be possible on every occasion and it is the physician's responsibility to ensure that a decision is made that would be what the patient would have wanted (if the patient does not have the capacity to make the decision himself/herself).
Monday, July 4, 2016
Apoptosis genes mnemonic
So we basically have bcl 2 , bcl XL, mcl-1, Bax, bak, bcl -xs genes which influence apoptosis.
Now let's imagine a cell committing suicide which is apoptosis.
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Dysphagia
Hi everyone!
So, here's what I found interesting today!
Dysphagia is awareness of something sticking in the throat or retrosternally during swallowing.
Whereas, odynophagia is pain as food or drink descends the esophagus. It almost always implies an infection of esophagus e.g.candida esophagus in HIV patients.
Remember, dysphagia often has a significant cause which can be malignant and almost always needs investigation!
Can there be different patterns of dysphagia?
Yes.
It can be more for solids than liquids.
When it is rapidly progressive, look out for a malignant cause! When it's fairly less rapid in progression, suspect a benign stricture (rarely an esophageal pouch)!
Or, it can be more for liquids than solids.
This usually is the case in neurogenic dysphagia and can be sometimes associated with aspiration or coughing.
That's all!
- Rippie