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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 ... rapidly progressive CKD ... ; oliguria • Classic ... #AIN #Algorithm
Algorithm for the Treatment of Membranous Lupus Nephritis
Sub-nephrotic-range proteinuria (<3.5g/d, normal serum albumin) and Preserved kidney
Algorithm for the ... Sub-nephrotic-range ... immunosuppression to treat class ... therapy to treat class ... #Algorithm #Treatment
Causes of Generalized Edema - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Overfill (Increased renal sodium retention, Urine Na > 40meq/L)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... NSAlDs • AKI/CKD ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... Oncotic Pressure • Nephrotic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADH Independent:
 • Tea and Toast Syndrome, Beer Potomania - Low solute
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Potomania - Low solute diet ... solute/protein diet ... liver failure, nephrotic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Treatment Algorithm for Active Proliferative Lupus Nephritis (Class III/IV or Mixed Class III/IV + V)
Induction Therapy
Treatment Algorithm ... Proliferative Lupus Nephritis ... (Class III/IV or ... Mixed Class III ... #Treatment #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... CHF, cirrhosis, nephrotic ... Tea and Toast Diet ... always exclude: CKD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Secondary Causes ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Glomerulonephritis • Nephritic ... syndrome • AKI/CKD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Suggested diagnostic approach to a patient with exudative ascites. Low ascitic fluid protein should direct practitioners
protein should direct ... practitioners to rule out nephrotic ... Although nonhepatic causes ... obstruction, nephrotic ... diagnosis #workup #algorithm
Isocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative Afferent Pupil Defect
 • Optic Neuritis
 • Ischemic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Afferent Pupil Defect ... • Optic Neuritis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm ... • Interstitial nephritis ... Rhabdo-myolysis: CK ... #AKI #Workup #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #nephrology #causes