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Algorithm for the Treatment of Uremic Pruritus
Nonpharmacologic Treatments:
 • Daily topical emollient
 • Avoidance of extremes
Treatment of Uremic ... of Uremic Pruritus ... 2.5 mcg/d) #Uremic ... #Pruritus #uremia ... #Treatment #management
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment ... Algorithm for Hemodialysis ... except if other areas ... #Uremic #Uremia ... #Management #Nephrology
Algorithm for Management of SIADH with Fluid Restriction and Urea

by Helbert Rondon, MD @NephroMD

#SIADH #Management #algorithm
Algorithm for Management ... Restriction and Urea ... NephroMD #SIADH #Management ... #algorithm #treatment ... #urea #nephrology
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Management of Pruritus ... Polycythemia vera) Management ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Hemodialysis ... #Uremic #Uremia
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
wt loss • If anemia ... total body stores Evaluation ... or low pit, low retic ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Diagnosis and Management ... Bands > 15% • Uremia ... (blood urea nitrogen ... CAP #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #Pulmonary