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Algorithm for Treating Constipation in Hospitalized Patients
1. Start with miralax daily, uptitrate to desired BM, consider
Algorithm for Treating ... suppository If ESRD ... oral laxative (avoid ... #Constipation #Algorithm
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Low Serum Mg: GI losses, Renal losses, Alcoholism, Malnutrition, Drug-Induced
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperparathyroidism: CKD ... /ESRD, Malabsorption ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Albuminuria is a major risk factor for progressive renal function decline and is believed to be
renoprotective therapy in CKD ... techniques such as dipstick ... better, first-void ... #albuminuria #esrd ... #ckd #kidneys
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm ... differential, urine dipstick ... Rhabdo-myolysis: CK ... syndrome: troponin, CK-MB ... #AKI #Workup #Algorithm
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
for Crises in Anaesthesia ... 30 mins, U&E, CK ... OUTLINE TREATMENTS AVOID ... for crises in anaesthesia ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... visibly dirty) • Avoid ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Management #Nephrology #CKD
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
VBG (acidosis), CK ... (Bicarb<22) - avoid ... IVF as needed to avoid ... 15-60g PO/PR) - avoid ... Definitive in ESRD
Enteral Feed Formula Selection Guide

A basic guide on how to choose which enteral feed formulations and
cause diarrhea ESRD ... Renal 2.0 CKD ... Additional Notes: Avoid
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
/perineum • Avoid ... Avoid wearing rough ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Management #Nephrology #CKD
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... antibodies • +/- ESR ... • Consider: CK ... DrEricStrong #FUO #Algorithm