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Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
Imaging Modalities ... radiation dose Ultrasound ... non-invasive - High ... scan) when an ultrasound ... therapeutic #Imaging #Modalities
Management Algorithm for Confusion
- Substrate verification, glucose, oxygen checks
- Toxidrome present
- Focal findings on neurologic examination
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Management Algorithm ... Focal findings on neurologic ... UA), Advanced (might ... include cranial CT ... AlteredMentalStatus #Delirium #Management
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
Additional Modalities ... endoscopy limits, high ... Triple-phase CT ... or nephropathy CT ... Bleed #GIBleed #management
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
, specifically CT ... KUB or abdominal ultrasound ... patients with high ... also important Management ... Cystitis #diagnosis #management
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Modalities of RRT ... High clearance achieved ... #Therapy #RRT #managment ... #nephrology #CRRT ... #Modes #modalities
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
undergo chest CT ... exacerbation at high ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Nutrition in Cirrhosis: Dos and Don’ts
Screening:
 • Patients at risk for RFH-Nutritional Prioritizing Tool
 • Low
Anthropometry, CT ... Analysis, muscle ultrasound ... 30-35 kcal/body weight ... Cirrhosis #diet #management
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Modalities

RRT Modalities in the ICU:
 • IHD (Intermittent HD):  3-5 hr
Therapy (RRT) Modalities ... RRT Modalities ... High clearance achieved ... #Therapy #RRT #managment ... #nephrology #CRRT
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Diagnosis and Management ... not possible • Ultrasound ... • Dual-energy CT ... uricosuric) • Weight ... Gout #diagnosis #management
Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease (ACKD) Screening and Management
 • Asymptomatic dialysis/renal transplant patient, aged >60 years,
Screening and Management ... <60 years with high ... life expectancy → Ultrasound ... erythrocytosis, etc. → Ultrasound ... surveillance #radiology #nephrology