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Algorithm for the Treatment of Uremic Pruritus
Nonpharmacologic Treatments:
 • Daily topical emollient
 • Avoidance of extremes
Algorithm for the Treatment ... Nonpharmacologic Treatments ... receptor antagonist/k-receptor ... 120 mg/d) • k-opioid ... #management #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
thrombocytosis, leukocytosis ... • Digoxin • K ... colonic necrosis • K ... K supplement 3 ... potassium #high #nephrology
Normal Anion-Gap Acidosis (NAGMA) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Workup

NAGMA
- Chem, ABG or VBG
- Calculate Anion
Framework and Workup ... 5.5 • Serum K ... 5.5 • Serum K: ... Differential #Diagnosis #Workup ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
reabsorption) Workup ... Stabilization Treatments ... Redistribution Treatments ... Elimination Treatments ... #potassium #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
thrombocytosis, leukocytosis ... • Digoxin • K ... colonic necrosis • K ... K supplement 3 ... potassium #high #nephrology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis: • CBC - Leukocytosis ... hemorrhage • Treatment ... continue antibiotic treatment ... several months of treatment ... Pyogenes - K.
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Inhibitors of Na+K+ ... Epithelial Channels (K+ ... Aldosterone Antagonists, K+ ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
Diagnosis and Workup ... No additional workup ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment ... #Neurology
Gitelman Syndrome - Management
Treatment includes
 - Electrolyte replacement - K & Mg, preferably Cl salts
Syndrome - Management Treatment ... replacement - K ... preferably Cl salts - K ... Syndrome #Management #Treatment ... #nephrology
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
  •
lidocaine, +/- pre-treatment ... Octaplex + Vitamin K ... Pathophysiology #neurology