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A note on Ambien and GERD association! Zolpidem (Ambien) dramatically increases the new event and duration of gastroesophageal reflux (GER...

IV Benadryl as local anesthetic - interesting case report and discussion Reference:   J Clin Aesthetic Dermatol . 2009;2(10):37–40. Diph...

Q: What is Sepsis 6? T he sepsis six is following intervention in one hour Deliver high-flow oxygen. Take blood cultures. Adm...

Q: What is Talcosis? A: Talcosis refers to emboli of talc, starch, and cellulose, and are seen almost invariably in chronic intraveno...

Q: Propofol should be given with caution in which common allergy? A: Egg allergy Originally propofol was launched 32 years ago but was ...

Q: 32 year old female with 12 weeks of pregnancy presented with right lower quadrant pain with rebound tenderness. There is a huge clinical...

Q: 62 year old male with history of Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP) presented to ER with chest pain. While awaiting to go to cardiac cat...

Q: V entricular fibrillation caused by Digitalis toxicity is best responsive to(Choose one)? A) cardioversion B) Amiodarone C) Lidocai...

Q: Which anti-seizure medicine could be an adjuvant treatment in Central DI (Diabetes Insipidus)? Answer: Carbamazepine Primary treat...

Early Tracheostomy in Trauma patients? Background:   The influence of tracheostomy timing on outcome after severe head injury remains cont...

Q: Give 5 causes of "Nontraumatic" Chylothorax? Answer: L-CATS Lymphoma Cirrhosis, Amyloidosis Tuberculosis, Sarcoidosis...

Thrombolytic therapy will decrease the incidence of amputation when administered within 24 hours of exposure. One study published in 2007...

On Therapeutic Hypercapnia (HCA = Hypercapnic Acidosis) Interesting line from the following reference article - A very informative read...

Picture Diagnosis Answer: Moyamoya Moyamoya disease is a progressive cerebrovascular disease in certain arteries in the brain ...

Q : Which lab is most reliable in following the effect of plasmapheresis in resolution of TTP (Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura)? Ans:...

Q: What is the recommended dose of Solu-Medrol in DIFFUSE ALVEOLAR HEMORRHAGE? Answer: 500 mg every 6 hours Corticosteroids and immun...

Airway evaluation - LEMON Rule

Q; Is Digoxin a diuretic? A: Yes it has direct diuretic property! Digoxin increases diuresis by at least 4 mechanisms Direct vaso...

Q : What is postictal bliss? Answer: Postictal bliss (PB) is a highly blissful feeling associated with amnesia following seizures. Sy...

Half dose Succinylcholine? BACKGROUND : The authors reappraised the conventional wisdom that the intubating dose of succinylcholine must ...

Q : After inserting central venous catheter, you have hard time (resistance) to flush the distal lumen; Also you have poor venous backflow f...

Q: Half life of Cisatracurium (Nimbex) is prolong in? A) Hepatic failure B) Renal failure C) Geriatric patients D) Hypothermia E) Bo...

Mnemonic to remember the causes of the oxygen dissociation curve to Right! CADET   C O2, A cid, 2,3- D PG, E xercise and ...