• To help determine if someone has CKD vs. AKI look at comorbidities, prior history of anemia and Phos/Ca for signs of renal osteodystrophy
  
  

  Posted 05/18/17 12:48:32 PM by Emily Miller

• When looking at a Renal Ultrasound: Small, shrunken kidneys are often seen in CKD.  In CKD can find large kidneys with amyloid, DM, PCKD and HIVAN.  Can see large kidneys acutely with AIN.
  
  

  Posted 05/18/17 12:49:48 PM by Emily Miller

• For patients with decompensated heart failure w/ RV dysfunction and possible cardiorenal syndrome, be cautious with Lasix dose as these patients tend to be very preload dependent. Too much lasix can lead to a dangerous drop in blood pressure.  
  
  

  Posted 05/18/17 12:50:52 PM by Emily Miller

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