Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Algorithm for selection of the young potential living kidney donor candidate. βˆ—APOL1 genetic testing is recommended
Algorithm for selection ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology ... Transplant #Candidate #LRRT ... #LURT #Criteria ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Table 1 includes a comprehensive list of essential live kidney donor medical testing.

#Diagnosis #Nephrology #LivingDonor #Kidney
#Diagnosis #Nephrology ... Transplant #Candidate #LRRT ... #LURT #Testing ... #Laboratory #Evaluation
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Modalities

RRT Modalities in the ICU:
 β€’ IHD (Intermittent HD):  3-5 hr
in the ICU: β€’ IHD ... HD machine β€’ CRRT ... session using a CRRT ... machine CRRT ... #managment #nephrology
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 β€’ A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
HD machine β€’ CRRT ... session using a CRRT ... machine CRRT Modes ... #managment #nephrology ... #CRRT #Modes #modalities
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - Overview
Types of CRRT
 β€’ CVVHD - Continuous Veno-Venous hemodialysis -
Replacement Therapy (CRRT ... Overview Types of CRRT ... pericarditis) CRRT ... Replacement #Therapy #CRRT ... #Indications #Nephrology
Asterixis (flapping tremor) in uremia on Physical Exam
Asterixis (flapping tremor) in a patient with AKI, azotemia
flapping tremor) in uremia ... and confusion = uremia ... Immediate RRT planned ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #uremia #clinical
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Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 β€’ Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Hemodialysis #Uremic ... #Uremia #Management ... #Nephrology #CKD
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
β€’ Baby oil BID ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Hemodialysis #Uremic ... #Uremia #Management ... #Nephrology #CKD