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Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... sensitive) • AKI ... hematuria, mild tubular ... Nephritis #AIN #Algorithm ... #nephrology #diagnosis
Causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Acute increase
Causes of Acute ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... #KidneyInjury #Nephrology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Acute Kidney Injury - Classification
Prerenal:
 • Dehydration
 • Heart failure (a.k.a. cardiorenal syndrome)
 • Liver failure
Kidney Injury - Classification ... disease - Acute tubular ... necrosis (causes ... prolonged prerenal AKI ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Tubular function ... Classification: ... Type 1): • Rapid ... Type 2): • Gradual ... Syndrome #Hepatology #Nephrology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hypokalemia • Renal tubular ... acidosis (type ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Classification of Diabetes Insipidus

Central or neurogenic diabetes insipidus:
 - Congenital - Structural malformations affecting the hypothalamus
Classification of ... gene encoding AVP-NPII ... uropathy, Metabolic causes ... Diabetes #Insipidus #Classification ... #Types #Nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Aldosterone, RTA Type ... IV, AI • Ureterojejunostomy ... only if no clear cause ... hypertonic Amp IVP ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology