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VOMITING Mnemonic for Causes of Nausea and Vomiting

V - Vestibular, Vagal
O - Opiates, Obstruction, Operative
M -
VOMITING Mnemonic ... #VOMITING #Mnemonic ... #Acronym #Nausea ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Gastroenterology
AEIOU-TRIPS - CAUSES OF ALTERED MENTAL STATUS

AEIOU TRIPS - a detailed list of differentials to consider
AEIOU-TRIPS - CAUSES ... detailed list of differentials ... unresponsive, work ... #AMS #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Mnemonic
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
Diagnosis and workup ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... - 25% genetic component ... Dementia - 2nd cause ... MNCD #Dementia #Differential
ALARMS Mnemonic for Dyspepsia and Gastrointestinal Red Flags 🚩

A - Anemia
L - Loss of Weight
A -
ALARMS Mnemonic ... prompt further workup ... #ALARMS #Mnemonic ... #Acronym #Dyspepsia ... RedFlags #Diagnosis #Gastroenterology
I GET SMASHED Mnemonic for Causes of Pancreatitis

I - Idiopathic
G - Gallstones*
E - Ethanol*
T - Trauma
S
I GET SMASHED Mnemonic ... for Causes of Pancreatitis ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Mnemonic ... #Acronym
PETMAC Mnemonic for Deadly Causes of Chest Pain

P - Pulmonary Embolism
E - Esophageal Rupture
T - Tension
PETMAC Mnemonic ... for Deadly Causes ... Tamponade #PETMAC #Mnemonic ... #Acronym #Lethal ... #Differential #
PLATELETS Mnemonic for Causes of Thrombocytopenia

P - Platelet Disorders (DIC, ITP, TTP)
L - Leukemia, Lymphoma
A -
PLATELETS Mnemonic ... for Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... #PLATELETS #Mnemonic ... #Acronym #Thrombocytopenia ... #Differential #
CHIMPANZEES Mnemonic for Causes of Hypercalcemia

C - Calcium supplementation
H - Hyperparathyroidism
I - Immobilization, Iatrogenic 
M -
CHIMPANZEES Mnemonic ... for Causes of Hypercalcemia ... #CHIMPANZEES #Mnemonic ... #Acronym #Hypercalcemia ... #Calcium #Differential
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
- STAR CHASERS Mnemonic ... pulmonary apices caused ... Silicosis - Coal worker ... lung #diseases #differential ... #diagnosis #mnemonic
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Dysphagia - Differential ... disorder URGENT WORKUP ... the underlying cause ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology ... #workup