Immediate Treatment of a Myocardial Infarction Client “MONA TASS” MONA is a mnemonic that stands for: Morphine, Oxygen, Nitrates, and Aspirin. These are the four primary interventions that are performed when treating a patient with a Heart Attack (MI). However, MONA does not represent the order in which you […]
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الدماغ البشري عضو معقد. في وزن حوالي 3 أرطال ، يحتوي على حوالي 100 مليار خلية عصبية و 100 تريليون وصلة بين الخلايا العصبية بعضها البعض . عقلك هو أمر مركزي في كل ما تفكر و تشعر و وتفعل دماغك ينقسم إلى نصفين وفي كل نصف […]
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1. Lidocaine Toxicity: “SAMS” Lidocaine is a class IB antiarrhythmic used as a second-line agent and after myocardial infarction. The therapeutic drug range for is 1.5-5.0 mcg/mL. While generally safe, lidocaine can be toxic if administered inappropriately, and in some cases may cause unintended reactions even when […]
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‘I DESPAIRR’: A Mnemonic for Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder and Suggested Screening Questions Identity problem “Do you have trouble knowing who ___________ is?” (say patient’s name) Disordered affect “Are you a moody person?” Empty feeling “Do you often feel empty inside?” Suicidal behavior “When something […]
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Within the context of the history and physical examination, the PROS should generally follow the medical history, since some initial rapport-building helps set the stage for more personal psychiatric questions. While the medical review of systems is easily remembered by keeping in mind the major organ […]
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