Medical studies require memorizing a vast amount of information, and mnemonics make this process easier. Indian doctors often rely on clever memory aids to recall complex medical concepts quickly. Here are 15 of the most commonly used mnemonics among Indian medical students and doctors.
1. RULES OF 9 (Parkland Formula for Burns)
➡ 4 × Weight (kg) × %TBSA
Use: To calculate fluid requirement in burns over 24 hours.
2. Causes of Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis
➡ MUDPILES
➡ M - Methanol
➡ U - Uremia
➡ D - Diabetic ketoacidosis
➡ P - Paracetamol poisoning
➡ I - Iron/INH (Isoniazid)
➡ L - Lactic acidosis
➡ E - Ethylene glycol
➡ S - Salicylates
3. Cranial Nerves (Sensory, Motor, or Both)
➡ Some Say Money Matters But My Brother Says Big Brains Matter More
Use: Identifies sensory (S), motor (M), or both (B) function of cranial nerves I–XII.
4. Branches of the External Carotid Artery
➡ Some Angry Lady Figured Out PMS
➡ S - Superior thyroid artery
➡ A - Ascending pharyngeal artery
➡ L - Lingual artery
➡ F - Facial artery
➡ O - Occipital artery
➡ P - Posterior auricular artery
➡ M - Maxillary artery
➡ S - Superficial temporal artery
5. Classification of Hypersensitivity Reactions
➡ ACID
➡ A - Anaphylactic (Type 1)
➡ C - Cytotoxic (Type 2)
➡ I - Immune complex (Type 3)
➡ D - Delayed hypersensitivity (Type 4)
6. Causes of Hypertension
➡ ABCDE
➡ A - Aldosteronism
➡ B - Bad kidney (renal artery stenosis, chronic kidney disease)
➡ C - Catecholamines (pheochromocytoma)
➡ D - Drugs (NSAIDs, steroids, OCPs)
➡ E - Endocrine (Cushing’s, hyperthyroidism)
7. Indications for Dialysis
➡ AEIOU
➡ A - Acidosis
➡ E - Electrolyte imbalance (severe hyperkalemia)
➡ I - Intoxications (drug overdose)
➡ O - Overload (fluid)
➡ U - Uremia (pericarditis, encephalopathy)
8. Nephrotic Syndrome Features
➡ PALE
➡ P - Proteinuria
➡ A - HypoAlbuminemia
➡ L - HyperLipidemia
➡ E - Edema
9. Cushing’s Syndrome Symptoms
➡ CUSHINGOID
➡ C - Cataracts
➡ U - Ulcers
➡ S - Striae
➡ H - Hypertension
➡ I - Immunosuppression
➡ N - Necrosis (avascular)
➡ G - Glucose elevation
➡ O - Osteoporosis
➡ I - Increased infections
➡ D - Diabetes
10. Anticholinergic Side Effects
➡ Hot as a hare, Dry as a bone, Red as a beet, Blind as a bat, Mad as a hatter
Use: Describes hyperthermia, dry skin, flushing, mydriasis, and delirium.
11. Features of Tetralogy of Fallot
➡ PROV
➡ P - Pulmonary stenosis
➡ R - Right ventricular hypertrophy
➡ O - Overriding aorta
➡ V - Ventricular septal defect
12. Carpal Bones
➡ Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can’t Handle
➡ S - Scaphoid
➡ L - Lunate
➡ T - Triquetrum
➡ P - Pisiform
➡ T - Trapezium
➡ T - Trapezoid
➡ C - Capitate
➡ H - Hamate
13. Hormones of the Anterior Pituitary
➡ FLAT PEG
➡ F - FSH
➡ L - LH
➡ A - ACTH
➡ T - TSH
➡ P - Prolactin
➡ E - Endorphins
➡ G - Growth hormone
14. Toxidrome of Opioid Overdose
➡ CPR
➡ C - CNS depression
➡ P - Pinpoint pupils
➡ R - Respiratory depression
15. Clinical Features of Endocarditis
➡ FROM JANE
➡ F - Fever
➡ R - Roth spots
➡ O - Osler nodes
➡ M - Murmur
➡ J - Janeway lesions
➡ A - Anemia
➡ N - Nail-bed hemorrhages
➡ E - Emboli
Conclusion
These mnemonics are valuable tools for Doctors and medical students, helping them recall crucial information quickly. While they are excellent for exam preparation and clinical practice, always ensure a deep understanding of the concepts behind the mnemonics for better clinical application.
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