Components of breast milk

Here is a mnemonic sent by Khairul Anwar to remember components of breast milk:
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The first letters stand for:
Fat, Salt, Minerals, Water, Lactose, Protein, Enzymes; Bifidus factor, Interferon, Non-specific factors, Antibodies, Lactoferrin, Leucocytes, Lysozyme, Unsaturated fatty acids

Carotid Sinus (Bulb) and Carotid Body

Do you get confused between the two? Carotid sinus, also called Carotid Bulb is a localised dialatation of the internal carotid artery at its origin and senses pressure changes. Carotid body is a set of chemoreceptors and supporting cells situated at the bifurcation of carotid artery and senses Partial pressure of Oxygen (PO2).
To remember the above facts see the picture below. The Bulb is under pressure of somebody's chappels. So carotid bulb senses pressure. (Alternatively remember Carotid SinuS - preSSure). On the right is somebody with a strong BODY with O2 written over him, so that helps to remember carotid BODY senses pO2. (Alternatively, remember Carotid bO2dy senses O2).

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Pathology Mind Maps

Mind Maps have been refered to in our previous blogs. Here is a book preview of Pathology Mind Maps.

MAO-A and MAO-B Isoenzyme locations

Monoamine oxidase (MAO) isoenzyme locations are as follows:
MAO-A is located in Alimentary tract (intestine) and Adrenergic peripheral structures.
MAO-B is located in Brain and Blood platelets.

Which canula to use in casualty emergency

Here's a simple tip to remember colour code of commonly used canula in emergency. For adults in an emerGency use Green or Grey canula. For pediatrics use blue canula. (Note: Grey - 16G, Green - 18G, Blue - 22G)