Check out my mnemonic

[Asysin2leads]

Well, since EMS can always use another mnemonic, and we all love mnemonics, rather than a broad based understanding of pathophysiology, I came up with this one while reviewing PALS. Ready? The phrase is "Helping Tykes Takes Courage", which leaves you with "HTTC", which stands for "Hypoxia, Toxins, Trauma, Congenital Abnormaility", which I think pretty much covers the categories for any pediatric emergency you can run into. Yes, I'm bored and taking a break from studying.

[CharleeFoxtrot]

8) Nice! (filed away for reference)

[MedicAsh]

i like that WTG i think i am going to use that

[Richard B the EMT]

For the KEDS (Kendricks Extrication Device), and the IDEA (Iron Duck Extrication Appliance), we used to remember the order of the straps (Middle, Bottom, Legs, Head, Top), we used "My Baby Looks Hot Tonight". Someone (NOT me!) came up with "Marlon Brando Licks His Toes", "Marlon Brando Looks Hot Tonight", and "My Baby Licks Her Toes"

Hey, I just report them, THIS time I wasn't the one making it up!

[CharleeFoxtrot]

:oops: in my basic class we used "Toilet Paper My @ss" to remember the order of the valves in the heart (tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral and aortic.