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DIY Respirator

Innovative technique to create a cheap, reusable, elastomeric respirator for use during critical N95 supply
DIY Respirator ... critical N95 supply shortages ... Es_iY5WJdmI #DIY
Cerebral Salt Wasting vs SIADH - Pathophysiology 
1) Neurological event
2) Sodium loss from tubules
3) Naturiesis →
) Neurological event ... Pathophysiology #diagnosis #nephrology
Important Questions to Ask of a Patient Presenting With Syncope
 • What were you doing immediately
Did you have any ... a prodrome) • Did ... awoke, how long did ... • Was the event
Pathophysiology of The Nephron - Electrolyte and Water Exchange

The nephron — electrolyte and water exchange. 
180
of sodium per day ... of sodium per day ... Pathophysiology #Nephrology
Hepatorenal Syndrome Treatment
Volume expansion: 
 • Albumin (typical dose = 1g/kg on day 1 +/- day
dose = 1g/kg on day ... 1 +/- day 2, followed ... by 20-40 g/day ... management #HRS #nephrology
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
ramp" feature, or even ... Dry, stuffy nose ... wear mask during day ... Dry mouth → chin
Colon Polyp Removal Algorithm - Endoscopy or Surgery Referral
Studies show polyp removal surgeries are performed at
post-operative events ... and higher 30-day
Urine Microscopy - Kidney Stones and Crystals 

Uric Acid, Cystine, Hippurate, Cloth Fiber, Tyrosine, CaOx, CaP,
Monohydrate DiH ... #Stones #Key #Nephrology
Albuminuria (Grades) and Risk for CKD
Normal to mildly increased albuminuria:
 - Albumin excretion rate: < 30
cardiovascular events ... protein: >3.5 g/day ... classification #CKD #nephrology
Glomerular Diseases - Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndromes

Nephritic syndrome—due to GBM disruption. 
Hypertension. t BUN and creatinine.
range (< 3.5 g/day ... proteinuria (> 3.5 g/day ... #Proteinuria #Nephrology