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The GFR Clock for Staging CKD

Staging CKD is most frequently done by calculating the estimated glomerular
The GFR Clock for ... Staging CKD Staging ... Using the GFR clock ... @JustinBerk #Diagnosis ... #Nephro #CKD #EGFR
Definitions of AKI, CKD, AKD
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI):
 • Increase in SCr by 2 50% within
): • GFR < 60 ... Kidney Diseases and ... • GFR < 60 ml/min ... ): • GFR ≥ 60 ... #nephrology #acute
Effects of Prostaglandins and NSAIDs on the Kidney
Effects of Prostaglandins on the Kidney:
 • The vasodilatory
is increased in CKD ... prolonged NSAID use in CKD ... with GFR > 30 and ... avoidance with GFR ... #pharmacology
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
patients with CKD ... phosphate levels and ... safety reasons) and ... Purposes Only* #CKD ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
To improve the usefulness of the serum creatinine concentration as a marker of kidney function, prediction
accurately predict GFR ... , age, gender, and ... overestimation of GFR ... used to estimate GFR ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology
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 ... and management
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
left, right, up and ... straight ahead, cover and ... TylerLarsenMD #HINTS #physicalexam ... Peripheral #Vertigo #diagnosis ... #comparison #table
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
dominates → ↓ GFR ... - Salt and ... Vasoconstrictor response does ... Syndrome #Hepatology #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis