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Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
and Diagnosis Algorithm ... → Refer to Nephrology ... urography and referral ... cystoscopy • Refer to Nephrology ... Hematuria #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Preventative Therapy Algorithm ... 20 mg/min -> Neurology ... glycinate) 200mg BID ... Migraine #management #algorithm ... #prophylaxis #neurology
Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Urine Output > 3L /day
Water Diuresis (Urine Osm <100 mOsm/kg)
 • Primary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Exogenous solute load ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm
Decreased renal potassium excretion
 • Acute renal failure
 • Chronic renal failure
 • Drugs
Increased
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm ... Increased potassium load ... Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis #algorithm ... #nephrology #potassium
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperreflexia • Lead ... Peripheral #Weakness #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- BMP, cap, CBC ... AcuteKidneyInjury #AKI #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... cream (NOT lotion) BID ... Diphenhydramine 25 mg PO BID-TID ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Uremia #Management #Nephrology
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment algorithm ... cardiac monitor 12-lead ... hyperkalemia #management #algorithm ... potassium #high #nephrology
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
• Baby oil BID ... in emollient* BID ... apply sparingly BID-QID ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Uremia #Management #Nephrology
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
BP unstable) - Load ... szs stop (max load ... szs stop (max load ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management