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Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... rapidly progressive CKD ... ; oliguria • Classic ... • UA: sterile pyuria ... Nephritis #AIN #Algorithm
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria - Urine Output > 3L/day, Increased Urine Volume (>2ml/min)
Osmotic
Causes of Polyuria ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus) • Mannitol ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... diuresis (see Polyuria ... scheme) e.g., mannitol ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- Hx of AKI/CKD ... Liano 1996) - ATN ... 21% - AKI on CKD ... — 13% (mostly ATN ... Nephrology #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Consider secondary HTN ... syndrome • AKI/CKD ... #Hypertension #HTN ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Causes of Chronic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Interstitial (Sterile pyuria ... Hyperphosphatemia #CKD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... parenchymal disease - CKD ... Primary #Secondary #HTN ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
dialysis/CRRT, post-ATN ... post-obstructive polyuria ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... #differential #causes ... #classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
dialysis/CRRT, post-ATN ... post-obstructive polyuria ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... #differential #causes ... #classification
Algorithm for Diagnosis and Management of Resistant Hypertension in CKD
Pseudoresistant Hypertension - Reduce barriers to adherence:
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Consider other causes ... of 2° HTN eGFR ... antagonist →Refer to HTN ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis