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KDIGO Definition of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

#Diagnosis #Nephrology #KDIGO #AKI #Acute #Kidney #Injury
KDIGO Definition ... Injury (AKI) #Diagnosis ... #Nephrology #KDIGO
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
agents since they are ... normal range (KDIGO ... Note not listed are ... hypercalcemia (KDIGO
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
of an ACEi or ARB ... Continue ACEi or ARB ... ADA/KDIGO Consensus ... Diabetes #CKD #ADA #KDIGO ... metformin #ACEi #ARB
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
based on UKKA and KDIGO ... most patients are
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
 •
algorithm #management #kdigo
Effects of Prostaglandins and NSAIDs on the Kidney
Effects of Prostaglandins on the Kidney:
 • The vasodilatory
their effects are ... modest GFR • KDIGO
NSAID vs ACEI/ARB effects on the Kidneys

Remember that NSAIDs and ACEI/ARB therapy have opposing effects on
NSAID vs ACEI/ARB ... NSAIDs and ACEI/ARB ... ACEI/ARB's are often
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
- Differential Diagnosis ... Cross-arm shoulder ... extension after cross-arm ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Ascites: Physical Exam Diagnostic Accuracy

Sensitivity and Specificity: Shifting Dullness, Bulging Flanks. Fluid Wave 

Source: Joseph D.
Physical Exam Diagnostic ... The Art & Science ... of Bedside Diagnosis ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Tuberculosis Testing

LATENT TB
• LTBI is diagnosed when an asymptomatic patient has a positive TST or IGRA
TB • LTBI is diagnosed ... • The goal of diagnosing ... ACTIVE TB AFB ... sputum • Improves diagnostic ... Tuberculosis #Testing #Diagnosis