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Ep 150 Acute Kidney Injury – A Simple Emergency Approach to AKI
Ep 150 Acute Kidney Injury – A Simple Emergency Approach to AKI
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Length:
78 minutes
Released:
Dec 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this first part of our 2 part podcast series on AKI we answer questions such as: Is there any value in the BUN:Cr ratio in distinguishing prerenal from intrarenal disease? Why is nephritic syndrome one of the most important intrarenal causes to pick up in the ED? Is there any value in urine electrolytes for the ED workup of AKI? Is there a role for bicarb in patients with severe AKI? How can we choose wisely when it comes to imaging for patients with AKI? How can we utilize POCUS best in working up the patient with AKI? What are the indications for ordering a CK to look for rhabdomyolysis? At what CK level do patients typically develop AKI? How can the McMahon score help us manage rhabdomyolysis? What is the value of urine myoglobin in the workup of rhabdomyolysis? What are indications for dialysis in patients with rhabdomyolysis? What are safe discharge criteria for patients with rhabdomyolysis? and many more...
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Released:
Dec 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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