MedSurvival Mnemonics by Raza

MedSurvival Mnemonics by Raza Simplifying Medicine through creative mnemonics, driven by a passion for teaching.
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06/15/2026

💎Vanc= Very Aggressive against MRSA
Vanco → MRSA
💎PIP = Pseudomonas In Place
Pip-tazo →Pseudo

06/14/2026

Respiratory fluoroquinolones Cover Atypicals
1. Mycoplasma
2. Chlamydophila
3. Legionella

06/03/2026

Why are Pakistani doctors leaving the country?

Doctors spend 10–15 years studying and training, sacrificing family time, sleep, and personal life to care for patients. But many now feel that one misleading video or social media post can destroy a career built over decades. In a recent case, a doctor performing a routine examination on an unconscious patient faced serious allegations, which were later found to be unsupported in the initial inquiry.

Doctors should be held accountable when they make mistakes, but they also deserve fair treatment and protection from online mob justice. If healthcare professionals no longer feel respected or safe, more of them will continue to leave Pakistan—and the whole healthcare system will suffer.

Mechanism of Alcoholic KetoacidosisVia The New England Journal of Medicine
06/01/2026

Mechanism of Alcoholic Ketoacidosis

Via The New England Journal of Medicine

05/31/2026

Condition-specific acute BP targets

💎💎Aortic dissection
➡️SBP ≤120 & HR

05/31/2026

In heart failure patients metoprolol succinate (Toprol-XL) should be used — NOT metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor).

Reason ➡️ The extended-release formulation of metoprolol succinate provides more stable beta-1 blockade throughout the dosing interval.

05/15/2026


Step-by-Step VF/Pulseless V-Tach Arrest Management

1💎Confirm cardiac arrest — check pulse (≤10 seconds).

2💎If pulseless, begin high-quality CPR immediately

3🫀Attach defibrillator/monitor and analyze rhythm. VF is a shockable rhythm.

4🤲Resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes after shock 

5💎 Establish IV/IO access during CPR (IV preferred over IO) & Begin addressing reversible causes (H's and T's). 

6🫀Rhythm check at 2 minutes — if still VF/pVT:
Shock #2 (same or escalating energy)

7🤲 Resume CPR immediately

8💉Epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO (give as soon as feasible after 2nd shock; repeat every 3–5 minutes) 

9🫀Rhythm check at 2 minutes — if still VF/pVT:
Shock #3

10💎Resume CPR immediately

11💉Antiarrhythmic: either amiodarone or lidocaine: 

12🤲Continue 2-minute CPR cycles — repeat rhythm checks, shocks if still shockable, and epinephrine every 3–5 minutes. A second dose of antiarrhythmic may be given if VF persists.

05/15/2026

💉💉Fomepizole Dosing

💎The loading dose: 15 mg/kg, followed by

💎10 mg/kg every 12 hours for 4 doses, then

💎 15 mg/kg every 12 hours thereafter until toxin level

Drugs Adjustment for LOW GFR
05/01/2026

Drugs Adjustment for LOW GFR

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