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Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... Acute Interstitial Nephritis ... #Interstitial #Nephritis ... #AIN #Algorithm ... #nephrology #diagnosis
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Algorithm Mean ... (up to 100) = normocytic ... loss, hemolysis ... Algorithm by Dr. ... #Workup #Hematology
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... Hemorrhage or hemolysis ... the most likely cause ... #Homocysteine #Algorithm ... #Workup #AAFP
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Algorithm and Differential ... , Anti-ds-DNA, C3 ... • Interstitial nephritis ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #Diagnosis #nephrology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Approach to Thrombocytosis ... hematology for workup ... blood loss, Acute hemolysis ... , deficiency anemia ... disease, Kawasaki, Nephrotic
Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
Simplified Approach ... e.g AEIOU ) or anuria ... require urgent nephrology ... Urinary obstruction, Nephrotoxic ... KidneyInjury #simplified #workup
Suggested diagnostic approach to a patient with exudative ascites. Low ascitic fluid protein should direct practitioners
Suggested diagnostic approach ... syndrome as a cause ... , particularly in ... ascites #diagnosis #workup ... #algorithm #differential
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... glomerulonephritis; HUS = hemolytic-uremic ... Nephrocalcinosis causes ... #Algorithm #differential ... #syndrome #nephrology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
LDH - Assess for hemolysis ... C3, C4 - Test for ... infections are common causes ... glomerular #testing #workup ... #nephritic #nephrology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
LDH - Assess for hemolysis ... microangiopathy. 5) C3 ... infections are common causes ... glomerular #disease #workup ... initial #testing #nephrology