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Algorithm for the Treatment of Uremic Pruritus
Nonpharmacologic Treatments:
 • Daily topical emollient
 • Avoidance of extremes
of Uremic Pruritus ... of Uremic Pruritus ... 2.5 mcg/d) #Uremic ... #Pruritus #uremia ... #management #nephrology
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia ... - Differential ... , CKD • Hemolytic ... B12 deficiency, Orotic ... MCV #Algorithm #Differential
Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia 
1) DIAGNOSE AIHA
 • Anemia: macrocytic > normocytic, ↑ reticulocytes
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DIAGNOSE AIHA • Anemia ... • IgG type ± C3d ... • Blood smear: Differential ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #rheumatology
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Hemodialysis #Uremic ... #Uremia #Management ... #Nephrology #CKD
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Generalized Weakness - Differential ... Sepsis • Kidneys: CKD ... ILD, OSA, pHTN, Anemia ... Generalized #Weakness #Differential ... Diagnosis #causes #neurology
Causes of Aplastic Anemia

#Aplastic #Anemia #Causes #Pathophysiology #Pathology #Treatment #Management #Differential
Causes of Aplastic Anemia ... #Aplastic #Anemia ... Pathophysiology #Pathology #Treatment ... #Management #Differential
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
of Seizures - Differential ... Cerebral Hypoxia, Uremia ... Prophyria #Seizures #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #neurology
Altered Mental Status - Differential Diagnosis
 • Neurologic: Stroke, Cerebral hypoxia, Cerebral hemorrhage, Seizure, Trauma, TBI,
Mental Status - Differential ... Diagnosis • Neurologic ... Electrolyte disturbance, Uremia ... #Status #AMS #Differential
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Provoked Seizures - Differential ... Hyponatremia • Uremia ... Provoked #Seizures #Neurology ... #Differential #
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- Hx of AKI/CKD ... PVR - CPK, uric ... 21% - AKI on CKD ... AcuteKidneyInjury #AKI #Nephrology ... Algorithm #Causes #Differential