Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 β€’ Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment ... Algorithm for Hemodialysis ... #Algorithm #Hemodialysis ... #Uremic #Uremia ... #Management #Nephrology
Algorithm for the Treatment of Uremic Pruritus
Nonpharmacologic Treatments:
 β€’ Daily topical emollient
 β€’ Avoidance of extremes
Algorithm for the ... Treatment of Uremic ... of Uremic Pruritus ... #itching #Algorithm ... #nephrology
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 β€’ IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Preventative Therapy Algorithm ... 20 mg/min -> Neurology ... Migraine #management #algorithm ... #treatment #prevention ... #prophylaxis #neurology
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 β€’ A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
U: Symptomatic Uremia ... Components of a Hemodialysis ... in the ICU: β€’ IHD ... Continuous venovenous hemodialysis ... RRT #managment #nephrology
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
Algorithm for Management of Acute and Chronic Hyperkalemia
Acute Hyperkalemia:
 - IV calcium (10 mL of 10%)
Algorithm for Management ... bicarbonate, Diuretics, Hemodialysis ... #Hyperkalemia #Algorithm ... Acute #Chronic #treatment ... #nephrology
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Modalities

RRT Modalities in the ICU:
 β€’ IHD (Intermittent HD):  3-5 hr
in the ICU: β€’ IHD ... Corrects uremia, ... Continuous venovenous hemodialysis ... Gently corrects uremia ... RRT #managment #nephrology