Category: Inhaled Medication - RHYMES & SONGS

Category: Physical Assessment - BUNCHING

Recalling the “Mid-range Normal” of the primary Hematology TestsUsing multiples of 3

• Red Blood Cell Count (RBC) “Mid-range Normal” is approximately 5
• Hemoglobin (Hgb) “Mid-range Normal” is approximately 5 x 3 = 15
• Hematocrit (Hct) “Mid-range Normal” is approximately 15 x 3 = 45

Consult a lab resource for the actual normal range of pediatric, female and male values.

Category: Asthma - TABLE

Establishing Asthma Severity 3-2-1

Category: Smart phone and PDA - TECHNOLOGY

Medcalc is still my "go-to" freeware medical calculator, and for my needs is still is the best.
A complimentary alternative free calculator is Archimedes from Skyscape.
http://www.skyscape.com/estore/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductId=227
Skyscape is a leader in mobile medical information. Their huge catalogue of "for sale" and some free specialty content is impressive.

Category: Airway - ACRONYM

Describing Clinical Characteristics of a Tracheotomy Tube
Airway lumens
a) Single lumen
b) Dual lumen
c) Is connecting adaptor (15mmOD) removed with inner cannula out?

Brand & Composition
a) Company of manufacture
b) Metal – stainless steel, silver
c) Plastic – PVC, silicone

Cuff
a) Cuffed or not cuffed
b) Inflated or deflated
c) Characteristics of the cuff (high vol low press, low vol high press, foam)

Diameter and Dimensions of tube
a) Inner diameter (I.D.)
b) Outer diameter (O.D.)
c) Length of tube (standard, short or long length)

FEnestration
a) Fenestration open
b) Fenestration closed
c) Position and construction of fenestration

Category: Inhaled Medication - BUNCHING

Category: Physical Assessment - FLOWCHART

Classifying Adventitious Lung Sounds