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Definitions of AKI, CKD, AKD
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI):
 • Increase in SCr by 2 50% within
GFR < 60 ml/min ... Diseases and Disorders ... OR • GFR < 60 ... • Decrease in GFR ... • GFR ≥ 60 ml/min
Effects of Prostaglandins and NSAIDs on the Kidney
Effects of Prostaglandins on the Kidney:
 • The vasodilatory
Kidney Effects ... is increased in CKD ... prolonged NSAID use in CKD ... with GFR > 30 and ... avoidance with GFR
Effects of a Low-Protein, Low-Salt Diet on the Afferent Arteriole. A lower intake of dietary protein
Effects of a Low-Protein ... glomerular damage and ... #Pathophys #Nephro ... #CKD #LowProteinDiet ... #GFR #NEJM
Hyperuricemia: Pathogenesis and Complications

 - Hypercalcemia (due to diseases like Sarcoidosis and Hyperparathyroidism) -> Accumulation of
: Pathogenesis and ... Complications - Hypercalcemia ... like Sarcoidosis and ... filtration rate (GFR ... decr ability of kidneys
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
 •
Is Dangerous in Hyperkalemia ... signal to reduce GFR ... - Decreased GFR ... NS #comparison #pharmacology ... #effects
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
and Management ... esp w oliguria / GFR ... Labs: BMP (Assess GFR ... Redistribution and ... guide to diagnosis and
Pharmacologic Options for Hypercalcemia Associated with Cancer
Rehydration with NS followed by loop diuretics
 • IV normal
Pharmacologic Options ... for Hypercalcemia ... saline - Enhances GFR ... and renal excretion ... #table