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Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
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Causes of Polyneuropathy ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism, CKD ... Paraneoplastic, CTD ... #causes #neurology
Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... and Dosing in CKD ... every 7 days until maximum ... Prescribing #Dosing #CKD ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Maximum Statin Dosing - Adjustments in CKD
Atorvastatin
Lovastatin
Pitavastatin
Pravastatin
Rosuvastatin
Simvastatin
Fluvastatin
Simvastatin/ezetimibe

doi: 10.20945/2359-3997000000306

#Statin #Dosing #CKD #pharmacology
Maximum Statin Dosing ... Adjustments in CKD ... Statin #Dosing #CKD
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... sensitive) • AKI, AKD ... rapidly progressive CKD ... sterile pyuria, WBC casts ... Nephritis #AIN #Algorithm
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- Hx of AKI/CKD ... rhabdo/TLS) Causes ... 21% - AKI on CKD ... Nephrology #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Differential
Resistant Hypertension in CKD - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

#Resistant #Hypertension #CKD #Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Hypertension in CKD ... and Management Algorithm ... #Hypertension #CKD ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
reference chart of maximum ... patients with CKD ... Purposes Only* #CKD ... #Pharmacology #Maximum
Diabetes Type 2 Medication Management and Titration Algorithm
- First line therapy is metformin and comprehensive lifestyle
and Titration Algorithm ... Established ASCVD or CKD ... established ASCVD or CKD ... Medication #Management #Algorithm
Common Bile Duct Stone on POCUS

Here’s a similar case in a 70yo F with a remote
Duct Stone on POCUS ... Here’s a similar case ... , CBD also looks ... around in the CBD ... Dilated #BileDuct #CBD
Mirizzi Syndrome on RUQ POCUS

Adult male-RUQ abd pain.VSS/Afeb. WBC-16.8K. Obstructive pattern on hepatic panel with normal
Syndrome on RUQ POCUS ... Adult male-RUQ abd ... biliary tree(can be CHD ... or CBD that is ... Syndrome #Liver #POCUS