6 results
Management of Lupus Nephritis
Lupus nephritis (LN) in 10 to 40% of SLE
Hallmark = proteinuria 20.5 g/g
renal histological evaluation ... Classification: • Class ... mesangial LN • Class ... proliferative LN • Class ... #rheumatology #nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Regulating Renal Excretion ... Heart Association class ... Diuretics #Renal #Excretion ... #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Medications #Table
Summary of characteristic abnormalities of selected glomerular diseases
Light Microscopy (LM) - Immunofluorescence Microscopy (IM) - Electron
Lupus ISN/RPS class ... IV (diffuse proliferative ... glomerular #diseases #nephrology ... pathology #comparison #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... myopathies - Excess exertion ... Direct myoglobin ... per day until stable ... #treatment #nephrology
Adie’s Tonic Pupil on Physical Exam

A young female was referred in for a sudden onset anisocoria.
unremarkable with the exception ... Typical evaluation ... with bright or direct ... rare bilateral cases ... #physicalexam #neurology