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Pathophysiology of The Nephron - Electrolyte and Water Exchange

The nephron — electrolyte and water exchange. 
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mmol of sodium per ... mmol of sodium per ... Pathophysiology #Nephrology
Definitions of AKI, CKD, AKD
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI):
 • Increase in SCr by 2 50% within
GFR < 60 ml/min per ... GFR < 60 ml/min per ... GFR ≥ 60 ml/min per ... #Definitions #nephrology
Atlas of Urine Microscopy Findings
 • Epithelial cells - Normal
 • Renal tubular cells - Acute
Leukocytes - Up to 3 per ... field = normal; >3 per ... key #diagnosis #nephrology
How much sodium is in 1 Liter of Normal Saline? In Bags if Potato Chips
meq of sodium per ... normal #saline #ns #nephrology
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Restrict 1 to 1.5L per ... #hyponatremia #nephrology
Urine Microscopy Instructions - How to spin urine

1. Collect a fresh urine sample (5 – 10
rpm (revolutions per ... Procedure #Urinalysis #Nephrology
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
restrict to 1 to 1.5L per ... #hyponatremia #nephrology
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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increased by 1.19x per ... Early nephrologv
Management of Pediatric Kidney Stones
Acute Managment:
 • Pain relief: NSAIDs, opioids
 • Facilitating passage of stone:
- Calcium as per ... Management #Pediatrics #nephrology
DDAVP Clamp Protocol in Hyponatremia
 • Stop any maintenance fluids.
 • Start DDAVP 2 mcg IV
to 1.2 liters per ... than 8 mmol/L per ... Hyponatremia #management #nephrology