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Algorithm for the Treatment of Uremic Pruritus
Nonpharmacologic Treatments:
 • Daily topical emollient
 • Avoidance of extremes
of Uremic Pruritus ... receptor antagonist/k-receptor ... 120 mg/d) • k-opioid ... nalfurafine 2.5 mcg ... #management #nephrology
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment ... Algorithm for Hemodialysis ... tolerated) #Pruritus ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Hemodialysis #
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment ... Algorithm ECG ... injury, etc) ECG ... as a standalone treatment ... potassium • Hemodialysis
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
heparinized tube) • ECG ... Stabilization Treatments ... Redistribution Treatments ... 25.2 g/d PO) • Hemodialysis ... #potassium #nephrology
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Management of Pruritus ... Kidney Disease Pruritus ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Hemodialysis # ... Uremia #Management #Nephrology
Algorithm for Management of Acute and Chronic Hyperkalemia
Acute Hyperkalemia:
 - IV calcium (10 mL of 10%)
bicarbonate, Diuretics, Hemodialysis ... - Consider K+ ... dose after serum K ... Acute #Chronic #treatment ... #nephrology
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment ... monitor 12-lead ECG ... depletion • Consider K+ ... management #algorithm #treatment ... potassium #high #nephrology