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Definitions of AKI, CKD, AKD
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI):
 • Increase in SCr by 2 50% within
Definitions of AKI, CKD ... Chronic Kidney Disease ... (CKD): • GFR ... per 1.73 m2 • Stable ... damage #AKI #CKD
Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease (ACKD) Screening and Management
 • Asymptomatic dialysis/renal transplant patient, aged >60 years,
Acquired Cystic ... Kidney Disease ( ... ACKD) Screening ... lumbar pain, fever, erythrocytosis ... #ACKD #Screening
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
adults, <3g in CKD ... , <2g in liver disease ... avoid NSAIDs if CKD ... Equianalgesia Conversion Table ... Opioid #Conversion #Table
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): cystic genetic disorder of kidneys, 2 types ADPKD & ARPKD - Temple
Polycystic Kidney Disease ... (PKD): cystic genetic ... TempleEMUS #Clinical #POCUS ... #PKD #PCKD #RenalUS
Kyrle Disease
Acquired perforating dermatitis aka Kyrle disease. #CKD stage 4, scheduled for UV light Rx

- Dr.
Kyrle Disease Acquired ... dermatitis aka Kyrle disease ... #CKD stage 4, scheduled ... VelezNephHepato #Kyrle #Disease
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia: • CKD ... • Addison’s disease ... Hypoaldosteronism • Acquired
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia: • CKD ... • Addison’s disease ... Hypoaldosteronism • Acquired
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
with previously stable ... Renal parenchymal disease ... : CKD, acute glomerulonephritis
Autosomal dominant PCKD with liver involvement on Renal Ultrasound
Multiple anechoic cysts seen in the kidney and
Autosomal dominant PCKD ... kidney #cystic #disease ... #Ultrasound #POCUS