Renal Flashcards
1
Q
CK
A
1
Q
CKD classification
A
eGFR + ACR
2
Q
Haemolytic uraemic syndrome
Triad
Cause
A
Micro-angiopathic haemolytic anaemia
Thrombocytopenia
AKI
Secondary (90%)
Shiga-toxin producing E coli 0157:H7
Primary - complement dysregulation
3
Q
Haemolytic uraemic syndrome
Management
A
Supportive, IV fluids, transfusions, dialysis
No role for ABx
Plasma exchange (severe cases not a/w diarrhoea), eculizumab
4
Q
OsmolaRity
A
2Na + Glucose + urea
5
Q
Bartter’s syndrome
- cause
- blood pressure
A
Defective chloride absorption at the Na+ K+ 2Cl- cotransporter in the ascending loop of Henle
Severe hypokalaemia
NORMOtension
