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Effects of Prostaglandins and NSAIDs on the Kidney
Effects of Prostaglandins on the Kidney:
 • The vasodilatory
healthy individuals has ... retention of Na, K ... is increased in CKD ... use in CKD with ... #nephrology #pharmacology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) - Diagnostic Criteria
HRS-AKI (Acute: previously known as HRS Type 1)
 • ↑ Creatinine
HRS-AKI (Acute: ... e.g. diuretics, NSAIDs ... haematuria, Normal renal ... 2) • HRS-AKD ... Cirrhosis + ascites • HRS-CKD
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
Guide to Acute Kidney ... Nephrotoxins (NSAlDs ... - Hx of AKI/CKD ... - Urine Na/K/ ... AKI #Nephrology #Diagnosis
Causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Acute increase
Causes of Acute ... - Differential Diagnosis ... at least 50% Renal ... Ethylene glycol) TTP/HUS ... Nephritis • Drugs (NSAlDs
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... , ACEi/ARBs, NSAIDs ... depress, ↑PR ↑QRS ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... only if no clear cause
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Acute Kidney Injury ... and Differential Diagnosis ... osmolarity If cause ... pressure • TTP / HUS ... myoglobin • Myeloma
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... irrigation • Management ... Torsemide) • Acute ... Kidney stones caused ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
in the ECF causes ... Normal saline has ... #criticalcare #management ... #diagnosis #treatment ... #pharmacology #