Wednesday 29 July 2009

38-2-STARCH - Swine Flu Diagnosis Mnemonic



A simple mnemonic to help in making a presumptive diagnosis of swine flu.

38 ... Temperature 38 C or higher
2 .... Two of the following:
ST ..... Sore Throat
A ...... Aches (muscle) / Arthralgia
R ...... Runny Nose (Rhinorrhoea / Rhinorrhea) or Nasal Stuffiness
C ...... Cough
H ...... Headache

Saturday 18 July 2009

ALCHEssMIST's New Blog About Mnemonics

ALCHEssMIST's New Blog About Mnemonics.