TRAUMA: Post-TRAUMAtic stress disorder

MNEMONICS, PSYCHIATRY

TRAUMA Traumatic event Re-experiences Avoids the situation Unable to function / lack of interest in usual activities Month or more of symptoms Arousal is increased / Sympathetic arousal is increased.

Personality disorder Mnemonics

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, MNEMONICS, PSYCHIATRY

MNEMONICS FOR DIAGNOSING PERSONALITY DISORDERS From MDedge.com Paranoid personality disorder SUSPECT Spousal infidelity suspected Unforgiving (bears grudges) Suspicious Perceives attacks (and reacts quickly) Enemy or friend? (suspects associates and friends) Confiding...

Determining Capacity

PSYCHIATRY

* All physicians have the ability to determine capacity. You don’t need a psychiatric consultation to determine capacity. Do it yourself!  

Opioid Overdose

Clinic A/P, adults, PSYCHIATRY

Treatment -ABCs – first assess airway and breathing. Give oxygen and use bag-mask if needed. -Naloxone (Narcan) IV or IM or SC (May be given intranasally or through ETT). Dose: 0.4-2mg SC/IM/IV q2-3min prn; Alt: 0.005mg/kg IV x1, then 0.0025-0.16mg/kg/h IV....

Psych Forms and Orders – Dr. Levinson

PSYCHIATRY

Psych Forms & Orders from Dr levinson Dr. Levinson is aware that I have them on my blog for easy access.

FINISH: Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome

MNEMONICS, PSYCHIATRY

FINISH Flu-like symptoms Insomnia Nausea Imbalance Sensory disturbances Hyperarousal (anxiety/agitation)