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Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism, CKD ... • Toxic: EtOH, Meds ... Paraneoplastic, CTD ... #causes #neurology
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... sensitive) • AKI, AKD ... rapidly progressive CKD ... Nephritis #AIN #Algorithm ... #nephrology #diagnosis
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... CHD, congenital ... bronchopulmonary dysplasia; CLD ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... Hypertension #Workup #Algorithm
Pharmacokinetics of commonly used diuretics medications in CKD, Cirrhotic Ascites, and Heart Failure
 • Furosemide
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medications in CKD ... Spironolactone MCW Nephrology ... #diuretics #pharmacology
Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... and Dosing in CKD ... Prescribing #Dosing #CKD ... #pharmacology # ... algorithm #diabetes
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- Hx of AKI/CKD ... - BMP, cap, CBC ... 21% - AKI on CKD ... AcuteKidneyInjury #AKI #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , CNS Disease, Meds ... always exclude: CKD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
titratable IV meds ... med favored • Can ... usually be d/c'd ... potentially causative meds ... Treatment #Management #Neurology
Impact and Challenges With Vitamin D to Treat Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
with early-stage CKD ... patients with CKD ... Hyperparathyroidism #CKD ... #Nephrology #Management ... #Pharmacology #
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
patients with CKD ... Purposes Only* #CKD ... #Nephrology #PhosphateBinders ... #Dose #Dosing #Pharmacology