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Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... kaliuresis step 1 ... hyperkalemia #kaliuresis #management ... #criticalcare #treatment ... diuretics #diuresis #nephrology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes ... Workup Step #1 ... Hypernatremia #Management ... Algorithm #Sodium #nephrology
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
men [7] (Table 1) ... Table 1: Annual ... aortic aneurysm diameter ... Guidelines for the treatment ... 37:1106-1117 #Management
Hepatorenal Syndrome Treatment
Volume expansion: 
 • Albumin (typical dose = 1g/kg on day 1 +/- day
Hepatorenal Syndrome Treatment ... = 1g/kg on day 1 ... Midodrine - An alpha- 1 ... #management #HRS ... #nephrology
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria - IDSA Indications for Treatment
Healthy non-pregnant women - NO
Healthy pregnant women - YES
Functionally impaired
Indications for Treatment ... Patients with diabetes ... transplant - NO if > 1 ... If < 1 month) Patients ... #management #UTI
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
Management of Diabetes ... Patients With CKD 1. ... initiation of treatment ... patients with Type 1 ... diabetes or Type
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Epilepticus - Management ... PEDS Benzo Dose 1 ... Epilepticus #seizures #management ... #treatment #algorithm ... peds #pediatrics #neurology
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypernatremia is almost always due to unreplaced water loss (free water
Diagnosis and Treatment ... output is a clue). 1) ... post-obstructive 3) Diabetes ... ([Na] / 140) - 1) ... #management #nephrology
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
Hyperkalemia Treatment ... lactulose (peaks 1- ... #Hyperkalemia #management ... #potassium #nephrology
Treatment Algorithm for Active Proliferative Lupus Nephritis (Class III/IV or Mixed Class III/IV + V)
Induction Therapy
Treatment Algorithm ... g/d for 1-3 days ... Protective Measures #Treatment ... Lupus #Nephritis #management ... #nephrology