Tuesday, February 24, 2009

mnemonics

Mag Sulfate
( Sung to the tune of "Achy,Breaky Heart")
Decreased BP,
Decreased Pee Pee,
These are toxic signs of Mag Sulfate.
Drop in respiratory rate,
Patellar reflex there ain't,
Give antidote calcium gluconate!
Antidotes:
In Heaven,
there is Peace (Heparin - Protamine sulfate)
In War, there is Killing (Warfarin - Vit. K)
Spinal Meds:
Little Boys Prefers ToysLittle - Lidocaine,
Boys - Bupivicaine,
Prefer - Procaine,
Toys - TetracaineSide effects of steroids.
The 5 S's:
Sick- easier to get sick
Sad-causes depression
Sex-increases libido
Salt-retains more and causes weight gain
Sugar-raises blood sugar
Narcan is a NARCotic ANtagonist

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