Treatment of AMS in ED – Mnemonic

The contributor of this medical mnemonic is Sean. Thank you!

For patients who present to the ED with altered mental status you should always BeGiN FLUIDS

B1 (thiamine deficiency)
Glucose (hypoglycemic)
Naloxone (opioid intox)
FLUIDS (dehydration)

Note: although AMS (Altered Mental Status) might be due to hyperosmolar hyperglycemia in type II DM, raising the blood glucose by 100 pts will not significantly worsen their condition, while failing to treat hypoglycemia can have profound consequences

ABC's Blunt Chest Trauma Mnemonic

ABC’s Blunt Chest Trauma Medical Mnemonic

A: Aortic Transection B: Bronchial Fracture
C: Cord Contusion
D: Diaphragmatic Rupture
E: Esophageal Fracture
F: Flail Chest
G: Gas (subtle pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum)
H: Heart (cardiac injury)
I: Iatrogenic injury (misplaced tubes and catheters)