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Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
dialysis indication (e.g ... Hypovolemia, Low effective ... Nephrotoxic drugs (e.g ... CONSIDER INTRINSIC CAUSES ... KidneyInjury #simplified #workup
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
The most common causes ... more than one cause ... (e.g. cirrhosis ... carcinomatosis, HF, etc ... #workup #Differential
Blood Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis (BCNIE)
Definition: No etiology found after 3 separate blood cultures remain negative for
, extracardiac sites ... but important causes ... factors: - Serology ... special stains (e.g ... #differential #workup
Safe Living After Transplant: Respiratory hygiene / respiratory infection prevention
 • Wear a mask when around
high-risk activities (e.g ... crowded areas as able ... (e.g. shopping ... homeless shelters, etc ... Avoid construction sites
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
, RTA Type IV, AI ... reabsorption) Workup ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Caused by splanchnic ... • ↓ Effective ... causes (esp. ... diuretic-resistant ascites ... liver insult (e.g