PSYCHIATRY
Assess bowel and bladder Early mobilization + frequent mobilization Continuous observation – Sitter. Strictly limit the use of restraints. Nutrition/hydration (feeding assistance) Pain management – Be vigilant for and treat pain Sleep enhancement –...
MNEMONICS, PSYCHIATRY
A – Alcohol S – Sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics S – Stimulants O – Opioids C – Cannabis I – Inhalants A – (Appear like ‘H’ in bad handwriting :p ) – Hallucinogens T – Tobacco E – etc (others) like...
MNEMONICS, PSYCHIATRY
ABUSERS Affecting his life negatively, yet he continues to do it. Appointments/Assignments/work/job are affected negatively by the substance use. (1) Stopping or reducing important social, occupational, or recreational activities due to opioid use. (2) Repeatedly...
MNEMONICS, PSYCHIATRY
FEVER Fever Encephalopathy Vital sign instability Elevated WBC/CPK (creatine phosphokinase) Rigidity
MNEMONICS, PSYCHIATRY
HE’S 2 SAD Hopelessness Energy loss or fatigue Self-esteem is low 2 years minimum of depressed mood most of the day, for more days than not Sleep is increased or decreased Appetite is increased or decreased Decision-making or concentration is...
MNEMONICS, PSYCHIATRY
WATCHERS Worry Anxiety Tension in muscles Concentration difficulty Hyperarousal (or irritability) Energy loss Restlessness Sleep disturbance
