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Pharmacological Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Midodrine - Alpha agonist incr blood pressure incr renal perfusion pressure
pressure incr renal ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... HepatoRenal #Syndrome #Nephrology ... #Management #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Treatment
Atlas of Urine Microscopy Findings
 • Epithelial cells - Normal
 • Renal tubular cells - Acute
cells - Normal • Renal ... - Any type of renal ... crystals may indicate metabolic ... disorders or excreted medications ... key #diagnosis #nephrology
Hematuria in Post-Renal Transplant Patient
Prevalence up to 12% in the postrenal transplant patient
 • Bacterial: Escherichia
Hematuria in Post-Renal ... Prostate cancer • Medications ... #Hematuria #Renal ... #blood #urine #management ... #treatment #nephrology
Immunosuppression in Transplantation
Induction (I):
 - Basiliximab (Simulect)
 - Alemtuzumab (Campath)
 - Rituximab
 - Anti-Thymocyte Globulin (ATG)
Induction
Immunosuppressive #Medications ... #Maintenance #Management ... #Nephrology #Renal
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Diagnosis and Management ... , Heat stroke, Metabolic ... Dermatomyositis) AKI - Pathophysiology ... renal ischemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - Overview
Types of CRRT
 • CVVHD - Continuous Veno-Venous hemodialysis -
Continuous Renal ... CRRT Specific Indications ... correction of metabolic ... #Continuous #Renal ... #Nephrology #Management
Uric Acid Homeostasis
In the liver, purines are metabolized to uric acid. The last step in purine
step in purine metabolism ... Homeostasis #Gout #Pathophysiology ... #Pharmacology #Medications ... #Management
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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infusions) - Metabolic ... deficiency • Renal ... Type IV RTA • Renal ... Medications 2. ... potassium #high #nephrology
Nephrolithiasis: Medications Associated with Renal Stones
 • Hypercalciuria: Furosemide, Topiramate, Vitamin D/Calcium, Glucocorticoids
 • Precipitation of
Nephrolithiasis: Medications ... Associated with Renal ... Ceftriaxone • Metabolised ... #Renal #Stones ... differential #diagnosis #nephrology
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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CONCENTRATION MEDICATIONS ... a contraction metabolic ... Early nephrologv ... Fluid #Balance #management ... #criticalcare