Medical Mnemonics
Reference
Ear
Parts Tests The semicircular canals are three tiny, fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear that help you keep your balance. When your head moves around, the liquid inside the semicircular canals sloshes around and moves the tiny hairs that line each canal.
DVT & PE
Meanings – DVT/PE Tests – Homan’s, dDimer, CTPA Prophylaxis – TEDS, LMWH Treatment – LMWH etc A common and potentially life-threatening condition that can be seen in vascular surgery is the formation of blood clots in the veins called a deep venous thrombosis or DVT. DVT occurs when blood clots form in the deep veins,
Joints
Classifications Range of motion Synovial Joints A synovial joint is characterised by the presence of a fluid-filled joint cavity contained within a fibrous capsule. It is the most common type of joint found in the human body, and contains several structures which are not seen in fibrous or cartilaginous joints. The three main features of a synovial joint are:
ACS
Blood Supply Heart What are the different coronary arteries? The 2 main coronary arteries are the left main and right coronary arteries. Left main coronary artery (LMCA). The left main coronary artery supplies blood to the left side of the heart muscle (the left ventricle and left atrium). The left main coronary divides into branches:The left
Suture
Needles Suture Materials & Absorption Link Suture Sizes Link Types of suturing: Simple, Mattress etc Absorbable/Non absorbable Monofilament/braided Commonest PDS Prolene Nylon Vicryl Monocryl Vicryl rapide = 42 days 6/52 Vicryl = 60 days Monocryl = ~100 days PDS = ~200 days
Anaesthesia
Classification: LA & GA LA Types (Amide/Ester), Dose, Onset of Action, Duration of Action Amide: an organic compound that contains a carbonyl group (-CO-) bonded to a nitrogen atom. Ester: an organic compound that contains a carbonyl group bonded to a second oxygen atom which is bonded to another carbon atom. R – CO –