Usmle Mnemonics Surgery

The 5 W’s For Remembering Common Causes of Fever Post-Operation:
WATER, WIND, WALK, WOUND, & WEIRD DRUGS
WATER = urinary tract infections
WIND = atelectasis or pneumonia
WALK = deep vein thrombosis
WOUND = surgucal wound infection
WEIRD DRUGS = drug induced fever

F = Foreign bodies
E = Epithelization
T = Tumors
I = infection
I = Irradiated tissue
I = IBD
D = Distal obstruction

CT scan indications in trauma setting:

Uncle Nelson ARgues ABout Kids

Unconcious pt after head trauma

Neck injury; to confirm vertebral fracture when Xray is equivocal

Aortic Rupture (after Xray, Before Aortogram)

Abdominal penetrating wound; when gloved finger in ER cant say for sure if theres penetration

Kidney injury leading to blood in urine; blunt abdominal trauma