CHRIST: Mnemonic for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

MNEMONICS

If you are a Christian or know something about Christian theology, you’ll like this mnemonic (CHRIST). In GAD, the anxiety and worry cause significant distress or impairment and is associated with three or more of the following six symptoms:  Concentration...

CASE DIAGNOSED! A Great New Mnemonic for Coming Up with a Differential Diagnosis

MNEMONICS

“I once sat through an hour lecture on why children fail to thrive, and every possible differential diagnosis was discussed except the possibility that maybe they didn’t have enough food.”1 Sandra Hoyt Stenmark, MD, Pediatrician. I think that social determinants of...

Suicide Risk Factors (SAD PERSONS)

MNEMONICS

Mnemonic: SAD PERSONS Sex Age Depression Previous attempt Ethanol and Substance Use. Rational thought loss Sickness Organized plan No spouse Social support lacking

DEATH: Life-Threatening Causes of Chest Pain

MNEMONICS

Dissection (aneurysm) Embolism (pulmonary) Acute coronary syndrome Tension PTX Hole in GI tract (Esophageal rupture, Perforated ulcer) Mnemonic created by Dr. David M. Schneider

Mnemonic for Pediatric Immunizations

MNEMONICS

Watch this youtube video. Hep B is 0, 1 to 2, 6 months. 2 months is DR. HIP for DTaP, Rotavirus, Hib, IPV, PCV13 4 months also DR. HIP. 6 months is DR. HIP plus influenza starts at 6 months and the last dose of Hep B is at six months. 12-15 months is MAD HPV 4-6 years...

GOLDMARK vs. MUDPILES Mnemonics For Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis

ACID-BASE DISTURBANCES, MNEMONICS

GOLD MARK is a new mnemonic recommended to replace MUDPILES for causes of anion-gap metabolic acidosis GOLD MARK Glycols (propylene glycol and ethylene glycol) Oxoproline – 5-oxoproline (or pyroglutamic acid) is associated with chronic acetaminophen use, often...