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Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Diagnosis Algorithm ... treat underlying cause ... , CNS Disease, Meds ... always exclude: CKD ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Medications: K+, ACEi ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... 15 suggests ↓ renal ... only if no clear cause ... #potassium #nephrology
Scleroderma Renal Crisis (SRC)

Clinical Presentation of Scleroderma Renal Crisis:
1) Acute kidney injury
2) Abrupt onset of hypertension
3)
) • Initiate ACEi ... (short-acting, ... , add other BP meds ... • Refractory cases ... #rheumatology #nephrology
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
diagnosis: • Renal ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Hemodialysis ... Uremia #Management #Nephrology ... #CKD