Emergency Medicine Mnemonics
Episodes
Sick-Tachy or Tachy-sick: S.T.O.P. Secondary Compensations (Must-consider Differentials)
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the heart rate blasts past 150, our reflex is often to grab a syringe—diltiazem, metoprolol, something to slow things down. But here’s the ha...
6 S’s & 6 H’s Heart Score: Chest Pain & Diamond Classification Risk Stratification
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chest pain is one of the most common—and highest risk—complaints in the ED. Missing acute coronary syndrome can be catastrophic, but keeping every...
STEMI ischemic and reciprocal change patterns
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a cardiac emergency, pattern recognition saves lives. The ability to rapidly identify ST-elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMIs) — and recogniz...
LBBB Sgarbossa Criteria: 1 Excessive Disc, 2 Concordance Contact Lenses
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a left bundle branch block (LBBB) throws a wrench into your ECG interpretation, how do you know if it’s a STEMI… or just baseline noise?In th...
EKG Basic Basic Basic Framework for EM Docs: Ischemia, Arrhythmias, Intervals, Anomalies
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the most basic, essential framework for EKG interpretation — built for emergency medicine clinicians who need clarity, speed, and confidence...
Macrocytic Anemia in the ED: My Liver Bleeds a Lot (part 3)
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the macrocytic anemia caboose and remember the non-megaloblastic causes with the mnemonic My Liver Bleeds a Lot: • My → Multiple Myeloma...
Sickle Cell Crisis: 4 R’s Mnemonic — Recognize, Reverse, Radiology, Refer
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of emergency medicine, every second matters—especially when it comes to sickle cell crisis. This podcast takes ...
Hemolytic Anemias: TAG My Suitcase mnemonic
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hemolytic Anemias Mnemonic for the ED: TAG MY SUITCASEIn this high‑impact episode of Emergency Medicine Mind Palace, we break down hemolytic anemias...
Normocytic Anemia in the ED: Mind Palace for Emergency Medicine Rapid Recall (part 2)
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step aboard the Anemia Train and enter the Normocytic Skeleton Car—the middle car of your anemia mind palace—designed specifically for busy ED cli...
Microcytic Anemia in the ED: What You’re Missing Could Kill Your Patient (part 1)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Microcytic Anemia in the ED: What You’re Missing Could Kill Your Patient🚨 Episode Summary for the Emergency Clinician:Think you’ve got anemia f...
Low Platelet Emergencies: TTP, HUS, ITP, DIC, HELLP, HIT thrombocytopenia memory palace
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this high-yield episode, we build a visual memory palace down the “Highway to Hell” of emergency thrombocytopenia syndromes. Each stop reveals ...
Warfarin vs Heparin: The Clotting Cascade Mind Palace for EM Docs (PT, PTT & TPA Simplified)
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this unforgettable bloody podcast, we bring the clotting cascade to life through a cast of hilarious and high-yield characters designed to make cli...
STEMI Mimics: Elevation mnemonic
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle STEMI mimics—conditions that mimic ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction on an EKG but aren’t always a heart attac...
Push-dose Epi: One out, One in - Makes 10
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to Mix Push-dose Epi: One out, one in — makes tenGoal concentration: 10 mcg/mLStep-by-Step Mixing: 1. Start with a 10 mL syringe of normal salin...
Postpartum Hemorrhage: E-MOTIVE
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
E-MOTIVE Mnemonic for Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Lifesaving StrategyThe E-MOTIVE mnemonic stands for a six-component bundle aimed at tackling postpartum...
Neonatal Resuscitation Algorithm flowchart: NRP
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a Neonatal Resuscitation Algorithm flowchart, specifically the NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), published by the AHA in 2020. It provides...
Hyperkalemia: STABILIZE, SHIFT, SEND-IT (I C BIG K DROP)
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 3-Step Approach to Acute Hyperkalemia 1. Stabilize: the Heart (If ECG changes) → Calcium 2. Shift: K+ Into Cells → Insulin + Glucose, Albutero...
USED CARS non-anion gap metabolic acidosis: high chloride low bicarbonate
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
USED CARS mnemonic for non-anion gap metabolic acidosis (NAGMA):Why “USED CARS”? • Ureterosigmoidostomy • Saline & Chloride infusion (excessiv...
GOLD MARK (better than MUDPILES): Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis Mnemonic
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The GOLD MARK causes are divided into three major pathophysiologic groups based on the source of the acid production:1. Alcohols (Toxic Ingestions) →...
Blood Gases Flow Chart: MR RM
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mister Ronald McDonald (MR RM) is a helpful flowchart for interpreting acid-base disorders, specifically for determining whether a patient’s conditi...
Glasgow-Blatchford Score (Glass Cow Black Ford): Upper GI Bleed indications for hospital admission
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To determine if the patient requires admission or can be discharged, the Glasgow-Blatchford Score (GBS) is used. Here’s the ABCDEF mnemonic and why ...
CENTOR criteria Fever PAIN: Strep Throat mnemonic
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CENTOR criteria Fever PAIN: Strep Throat mnemonic
H’s and T’s mnemonic: OKTV, THROW TEN TOXIC TAMPONS
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The “H’s and T’s” refer to a mnemonic used in medicine to help healthcare professionals quickly recall the most common causes of cardiac arres...
Adventitious Lung Sounds: Everyone Can Always take in STRIDE, Fine CCHAP with fire crackers
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
These are the adventitious lung sounds Mneumonics.Strider:Everyone can take in stride.Crackles:A fine chap with firecrackers.Wheezing:Just ask any wha...
KEEP: UTI organisms & antibiotic treatment mnemonic (I KEEP getting UTIs)
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The “KEEP” mnemonic is a tool to remember the most common organisms causing urinary tract infections (UTIs). Here’s how the mnemonic breaks down...
SPIT: pediatric altered mental status mnemonic (ancient healing spittle is all you need)
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The **SPIT** mnemonic is used to help remember common causes of **altered mental status in children**. Here's what each letter stands for:- **S**eizur...
IMPACTS: timeout mnemonic pre-procedure (your smooth professional timeout impacts everything)
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Procedure Timeout Mnemonic: This mnemonic covers the key elements to verify before starting, ensuring patient safety and team communication. Here's wh...
CATS Hypocalcemia Signs and EKG mnemonic (Southern California cool cats)
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the CATS mnemonic to remember the signs for hypocalcemia.### **Causes of Hypocalcemia**- **Hypoparathyroidism**: Often due to surgical removal...
ADEK: fat soluble vitamins mnemonic
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In emergency medicine education, understanding the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K (ADEK) is important because they play crucial roles in the body...
TORCH: ol’ VPs (old vice presidents) congenital infections mnemonic
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TORCH: ol’ VPs congenital infections mnemonic
C-MOPS: Strep Infections (custodian mops) mnemonic for Streptococcus common pathology
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The C-MOPS mnemonic represents conjunctivitis, meningitis, otitis media, pneumonia and sinusitis. Streptococcus pneumoniae classically causes rusty co...
Kocher criteria: WWef septic hip VS transient synovitis
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Think of a WWF player getting hit by a Coke bottle in the hip. WWef - Weight bearing issues - WBC 12 - ESR 40 - Fever 38.5 Score of 1 = 3%, 2=40%, 90...
BAD ANT: Drugs leading to hyperkalaemia
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
B blockers ACE Diuretics (K sparing) ARB NSAID Trimethoprim
Pain Out Of Proportion: Messy Neck Kid (Messy NEC CID) remember the poop prank
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Remember the IG poop toilet paper exchange prank…kids got pain way out of proportion screaming & running to the sink. Imagine wiping peanut butter...
4 'W's of circulation
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wakefulness Warmth Wee Wactate If BP low these show adequate circulation
GCS Score: MAJOR TOM SONG coma score EVM mnemonic
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My absolute favorite podcast of all time! Classification of brain injury via GCS:
LADS: Drugs that cause hypokalaemia
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LADS: Laxitives Adrenaline Diuretics Steroids
DANISH: Cerebellar signs
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dysdiadochokinesia / Dysmetria Ataxia Nystagmus Intention tremor Slurred speech Hypotonia Dysdiadochokinesia, also known as adiadochokinesia, is the...
HM TRAMPS: Elevated Troponin 8 Causes
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heart failure (acute/chronic) MI Tachyarrhythmia Renal failure Aortic dissection Myocarditis PE Sepsis (think of homeless coming in claiming chest ...
SEPSIS Mnemonic
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SEPSIS Mnemonic
PERC Score: HAD CLOTS mnemonic for pulmonary embolism rule out criteria
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The PERC (Pulmonary Embolism Rule-out Criteria) Rule is a "rule-out" tool – all variables must receive a "no" to be negative.
Headache: Deadly Differentials & Red Flags
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Headache: Deadly Differentials & Red Flags
Asthma & Croup Quiz: basic meds knowledge
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Asthma & Croup Quiz: basic meds knowledge for educational purposes only!
Normal Lab Values Mnemonic: CMP, CBC, ABG, Coags
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Normal Lab Values Mnemonic: CMP, CBC, ABG, Coags
BMP Fishbone: Normal Lab Values Mnemonic
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Remember the Chem7 by the mnemonic: Salty Bun (Na/Cl, BUN), Pot of Hot Coffee, Cream (K, HCO3, Cr), and Sugar (glucose)
Hs And Ts: Reversible Cardiac Arrest
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hippo and Thor. That’s all you need to remember the reversible causes of cardiac arrest.
STROKE ALGORITHM: Last Known Normal
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shout out to Dr Jared Ross for laying the foundation knowledge for this episode about Stroke.
EKG Flowchart: Is there a P Wave
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EKG Flowchart: Is there a P Wave
ACLS Basic Basic Basic framework
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On a piece of paper, draw three lines horizontally to divide four unique approaches to ACLS: Shockable, unshockable, bradycardia, tachycardia. Of cour...
The 6-Ps of Dyspnea: Critical Pulmonary Differential
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 6-Ps of Dyspnea: Critical Pulmonary Differential
Mafia PCC: pseudomonas antibiotics (a.k.a. shoe-domonas)
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Antibiotics that cover pseudomonas: Meropenem, aztreonam, fluoroquinolones (not moxi), Imipenem, aminoglycosides, pip/tazo, cefepime, ceftazidime. If ...
NSAID Nexus criteria: rule out need for c spine imaging
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NSAID Nexus criteria: rule out need for c spine imaging
DKA the 8 I etiologies: I Dont Know Anything
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DKA the 8 I etiologies: I Dont Know Anything
TAPPED: 6 Chest Pain Deadly Differentials
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The mnemonic can be remembered by ED doctor overwhelmed by so many patients when a chest pain comes in…think “oh man, I’m tapped out”…. Or t...
DOTS: when to suspect a fracture
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, this is one of the most simple acronyms on how to suspect a fracture. Deformity. Open wound. Tenderness/toddlers. Swelling. Emergency medicine is ...
FAILURE: CHF Exacerbation Causes
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FAILURE: These are the quick recall potential etiologies of congestive heart failure exacerbations. If you can sit with the discomfort of the silence ...
AEIOU TIPS: Altered Mental Status
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AEIOU TIPS: Altered Mental Status broad differential. Sit with the discomfort of this episode to master 17 broad differentials for AMS.
Syncope: Is it Cardiac? 3 Main Categories
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Syncope: Cardiac, hypovolemic, Neuro Most important to establish from the history is “was there a prodrome?”
Tachy Epsilon: Cardiac Syncope EKG findings
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tachy Epsilon: Cardiac Syncope EKG findings. Tacky, epsilon, prolongs delta with 2 to 3 daggers in saddle. If there is a syncopal episode, please don’...
Ive Fallen: Falls (possible causes)
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve Fallen: Falls (possible causes)
10 S’: Focal-neurologic Deficits Differential
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
10 S’ Focal-neurologic Deficits Differential. Easy hand mnemonic for quick recall.
THROMBOSIS: Risk Factors for Pulmonary Embolism
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THROMBOSIS: Risk Factors for Pulmonary Embolism
Emergency Medicine Mnemonics (Trailer)
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas