SIRS, Sepsis, Sever Sepsis, Septic Shock, Septicaemia, Bactiraemia Definition with Mnemonics

SIRS Mnemonics SIRS is a pro-inflammatory condition which does not include documented source of infection. Any two or more of the following signs indicate Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). Features of SIRS can memorize as HRT (hormonal replacement therapy) for Women.  H- Heart Rate                            >90 beats per minute R- Respiratory Rate                   >20 beats per minute T- Temperature  ...

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Pancreatitis Mnemonics : Causes, Severity

Pancreatitis : Mnemonics Causes for pancreatitis : Mnemonics Idiopathic Gallstones (38%) Ethanol (35%)Tumours  (peri-ampullary tumour, pancreatic carcinoma)       Scorpion venomsMumpsAutoimmune (SLE, Polyarteritis nodosa)Surgery and trauma Post surgical (cardiac surgery), Blunt trauma to abdomen, Penetrating peptic ulcer Hyperlipidemia, Hypercalcemia. HypothermiaERCP or EmboliDrugs Azathioprine, Corticosteroids,...

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