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Algorithm for the Treatment of Uremic Pruritus
Nonpharmacologic Treatments:
 • Daily topical emollient
 • Avoidance of extremes
Algorithm for the ... Treatment of Uremic ... #Pruritus #uremia ... #Treatment #management ... #nephrology
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment ... Algorithm for Hemodialysis ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Uremic #Uremia ... #Management #Nephrology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... wt loss • If anemia ... or low pit, low retic ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
U: Symptomatic Uremia ... Corrects uremia, ... Gently corrects uremia ... #Therapy #RRT #managment ... #nephrology #CRRT
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
salicylates) R Renal ... failure (uremia ... - Diarrhea - Renal ... acidosis/Chronic renal ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
diagnosis: • Renal ... Iron deficiency anemia ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Uremic #Uremia ... #Management #Nephrology
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Modalities

RRT Modalities in the ICU:
 • IHD (Intermittent HD):  3-5 hr
daily dialysis): ~12 ... Corrects uremia, ... Gently corrects uremia ... #Therapy #RRT #managment ... #nephrology #CRRT