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Definitions of AKI, CKD, AKD
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI):
 • Increase in SCr by 2 50% within
Definitions of AKI, CKD ... in SCr by 2 0.3 mg ... Kidney Disease (CKD ... per 1.73 m2 • Stable ... #nephrology #acute
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... sensitive) • AKI, AKD ... rapidly progressive CKD ... Nephritis #AIN #Algorithm ... #nephrology #diagnosis
Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... and Dosing in CKD ... or 850 mg once ... Prescribing #Dosing #CKD ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism, CKD ... Paraneoplastic, CTD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #neurology
Pharmacokinetics of commonly used diuretics medications in CKD, Cirrhotic Ascites, and Heart Failure
 • Furosemide
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medications in CKD ... Spironolactone MCW Nephrology ... halflife #comparison #table
Albuminuria (Grades) and Risk for CKD
Normal to mildly increased albuminuria:
 - Albumin excretion rate: < 30
) and Risk for CKD ... excretion rate: < 30 mg ... ratio: 30-300 mg ... classification #CKD ... #nephrology #diagnosis
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... Hydroxyzine10 mg ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Uremia #Management #Nephrology ... #CKD
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
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• Initial 500 mg ... or 850 mg once ... upwards by 50 mg ... #Metformin #CKD ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- Hx of AKI/CKD ... 21% - AKI on CKD ... AcuteKidneyInjury #AKI #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Preventative Therapy Algorithm ... Metoclopromide 10 mg ... -> Neurology Consult ... Migraine #management #algorithm ... #prophylaxis #neurology