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Definitions of AKI, CKD, AKD
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI):
 • Increase in SCr by 2 50% within
Definitions of AKI, CKD ... per 1.73 m2 • Stable ... /CKD • No structural ... damage #AKI #CKD ... #nephrology #acute
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... sensitive) • AKI, AKD ... rapidly progressive CKD ... Nephritis #AIN #Algorithm ... #nephrology #diagnosis
Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism, CKD ... Paraneoplastic, CTD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #neurology
Pharmacokinetics of commonly used diuretics medications in CKD, Cirrhotic Ascites, and Heart Failure
 • Furosemide
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medications in CKD ... Spironolactone MCW Nephrology ... halflife #comparison #table
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Aplastic anemia, CKD ... aciduria, Drugs (e.g ... #Anemia #MCV #Algorithm
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- Hx of AKI/CKD ... 21% - AKI on CKD ... AcuteKidneyInjury #AKI #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Hypothyroidism, Deep ... polyneuropathy (e.g ... differential #diagnosis #table ... #neurology
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... clothing • Keep ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Uremia #Management #Nephrology ... #CKD
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
patients with CKD ... since they are not able ... Purposes Only* #CKD ... #Nephrology #PhosphateBinders
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... (ARDSnet low-PEEP ... table in ANDS, ... : minimal to keep ... patients #iSTAR #Algorithm