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Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... for Hemodialysis ... Uremic #Uremia # ... Management #Nephrology ... #CKD
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- Hx of AKI/CKD ... PVR - CPK, uric ... rhabdo/TLS) Causes ... 21% - AKI on CKD ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Cardiorenal Syndrome (CRS) Types
 • Type 1 - Acute CRS: Alteration of renal perfusion is the
neuro-hormonal and uremia ... Hypertension, CKD ... myopathy, chronic hemodialysis ... shifts may be in cause ... Types #cardiology #nephrology
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo ... Algorithm Presyncope ... Associated with nausea ... differential #diagnosis #neurology ... #management
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm ... electrolytes, urea, uric ... osmolarity If cause ... #AKI #Workup #Algorithm ... #causes
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Components of a Hemodialysis ... Dialyzer is rigid case ... Continuous venovenous hemodialysis ... #Therapy #RRT #managment ... #nephrology #CRRT
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Hemodialysis # ... Uremic #Uremia # ... Management #Nephrology ... #CKD
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... only if no clear cause ... 25.2 g/d PO) • Hemodialysis ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology