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Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Pre-Renal:
 • Hypovolemia, Cardiorenal, Distributive Shock, HRS, Hypercalcemia, Renal
Acute Kidney Injury ... Distributive Shock, HRS, Hypercalcemia ... Protein) • AIN: Medication ... SCVMCMed #AKI #Acute ... Differential #Diagnosis #nephrology
Acute Treatment of Migraine

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#Migraine #Treatment #management #neurology #headache #medications
Acute Treatment ... Migraine #Treatment #management ... #neurology #headache ... #medications
AEIOU - Mnemonic of Acute Indications for Dialysis 
A - Acidosis - pH < 7.1
E -
- Mnemonic of Acute ... Indications for ... Electrolytes - Refractory Hyperkalemia ... Encephalopathy #AEIOU #Indications ... #hemodialysis #nephrology
Causes of HyperKalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Increased extracellular K+:
 • Tissue injury
 • Hemolysis
 • Rhabdomyolysis
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Causes of HyperKalemia ... Aldosterone blockers • Cardiac ... glycosides • High acute ... inhibitor • Cardiac ... blockers - MCW Nephrology
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
 •
Mnemonic • BRASH/Hyperkalemia ... Bradycardia Cardiac ... syndrome • Post cardiac ... Heart block Medications ... Chagas disease • Acute
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
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Hyperkalemia Treatment ... Options Stabilize cardiac ... LouLectures #Hyperkalemia ... #management #potassium ... #nephrology
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
Medications for ... The goals of acute ... life-threatening cardiac ... algorithm for the management ... #Management #Medications
Acute Treatment of Migraine
Mild Attacks: NSAIDs, Simple Analgesics
Moderate/Severe Attacks: Triptans, Ditans, Gepants, Ergots
Non-pharmacologic Treatment: Neuromodulation, Rest,
Acute Treatment ... Rest, Hydration, Meditation ... #Migraine #acute ... #treatment #management ... #neurology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
hormone secretion Hypervolemia ... UNa > 20: • Acute ... renal failure Hypervolemia ... syndrome, Cirrhosis, Cardiac ... Algorithm #Causes #nephrology
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
despite appropriate acute ... contraindications to acute ... #Prophylaxis #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Management ... #Neurology #PrimaryCare