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AKI

definition

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an acute drop in kidney function

diagnosed by measuring the serum creatinine

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AKI

NICE criteria for AKI

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  • rise in Cr of ≥ 25 micromol/L in 48 hours
  • Rise in creatinine of ≥ 50% in 7 days
  • Urine output of < 0.5ml/kg/hour for > 6 hours
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AKI

RFs

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  • CKD
  • Heart failure
  • Diabetes
  • Liver disease
  • Older age (>65 years)
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Nephrotoxic meds: NSAIDS and ACEi
  • Use of a contrast medium: during CT scans
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AKI

how can causes be split up

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pre-renal
renal
post-renal

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AKI

pre-renal causes

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most common. Due to inadequate blood supply to kidneys reducing the filtration of blood

  • dehydration
  • hypotension (shock)
  • HF
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AKI

renal causes

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intrinsic disease in kidney leading to reduced filtration of blood:

  • glomerulonephritis
  • interstitial nephritis
  • acute tubular necrosis
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AKI

post renal causes

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obstruction to the outflow of urine from the kidney causing back pressure into the kidney

  • kidney stones
  • masses such as cancer in the abdo or pelvis
  • ureter or uretral strictures
  • enlarged prostate or prostate cancer
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AKI

inx

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urinalysis for protein, blood, leucocytes, nitrites and glucose

US: look for obstruction if suspected

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AKI

what do leucocytes and nitrites suggest

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infection

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AKI

what does protein in the blood suggest

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acute nephritis

but can be +ve in infection

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AKI

what does glucose suggest in the urinalysis

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diabetes

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AKI

mnx

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correct underlying cause:

  • fluid rehydration with IV fluids in pre-renal AKI
  • stop nephrotoxic medications
  • relieve obstruction in post renal AKI: e.g. insert catheter for a pt in retention from an enlarged prostate
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AKI

complications (4)

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  • hyperkalaemia
  • fluid overloads, HF, pulmonary oedema
  • metabolic acidosis
  • uraemia (high urea)
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AKI

what can uraemia lead to

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encephalopathy or pericarditis

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CKD

what is it

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a chronic reduction in kidney function

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CKD

causes

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  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Age-related decline
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Polycystic kidney disease
  • Medications: NSAIDS, PPIs and lithium
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CKD

RFs

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  • Older age
  • Hypertension
  • Diabetes
  • Smoking
  • Use of medications that affect the kidneys
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CKD

presentation

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usually asymptomatic

  • Pruritus (itching)
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Oedema
  • Muscle cramps
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Pallor
  • Hypertension
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CKD

how to test eGFR

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using a U&E blood test

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CKD

how many eGFR tests are required to confirm dx

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2

3m apart

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CKD

inx

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  • eGFR
  • urine albumin:creatinine ratio shows proteinuria (≥ 3mg/mmol is significant)
  • urine dipstick: haematuria (1+ of blood)
  • renal US
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CKD

what is the G score

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based on the eGFR

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CKD

G1

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eGFR >90

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CKD

G2

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eGFR 60-89

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CKD G3a
eGFR 45-59
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CKD G3b
eGFR 30-44
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CKD G4
eGFR 15-29
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CKD G5
eGFR <15 (known as “end-stage renal failure”)
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CKD what is the A score
based on the albumin : creatinine ratio
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CKD A1
< 3mg/mmol
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CKD A2
3 – 30mg/mmol
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CKD A3
> 30mg/mmol
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CKD what is needed for a dx of CKD
eGFR of <60 or proteinuria (≥ 3mg/mmol)
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CKD complications (5)
- Anaemia - Renal bone disease - Cardiovascular disease - Peripheral neuropathy - Dialysis related problems
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CKD when does NICE suggest referral to a specialist
- eGFR < 30 - ACR ≥ 70 mg/mmol - Accelerated progression: decrease in eGFR of 25% or 15 ml/min in 1 year - Uncontrolled hypertension despite ≥ 4 antihypertensives
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CKD what are the aims of mnx
- Slow the progression of the disease - Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease - Reduce the risk of complications - Treating complications
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CKD how would you slow the progression of the disease
- optimise diabetic control - optimise hypertensive control - treat glomerulonephritis
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CKD how would you reduce the risk of complications
- exercise, maintain a healthy weight, stop smoking - dietary advice about phosphate, Na, K + water intake - offer atorvastatin 20mg for primary prevention of CVD
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CKD how would you treat complications
- Metabolic acidosis: PO sodium bicarb - Anaemia: iron + EPO - renal bone disease: vit D - end stage renal failure: dialysis, renal transplant
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CKD which pts are offered ACEi to treat HTN
- Diabetes plus ACR > 3mg/mmol - Hypertension plus ACR > 30mg/mmol - All patients with ACR > 70mg/mmol
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CKD what is the aim BP
<140/90 (or < 130/80 if ACR > 70mg/mmol).
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CKD what needs to be monitored
serum K because CKD and ACEi both cause hyperkalaemia
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CKD why is there anaemia of CKD
- healthy kidney cells produce EPO (hormone that stimulates production of RBCs) - damaged kidney cells produce less EPO - therefore drop in RBCs and subsequent anaemia
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CKD how can anaemia of CKD be treated
with erythropoiesis stimulating agents such as exogenous erythropoietin
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CKD why are blood transfusions limited in anaemia of CKD
they can sensitise the immune system (allosensitisation) so that transplanted organs are more likely to be rejected
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CKD what should be treated before offering erythropoetin
iron deficiency
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CKD what is renal bone disease aka?
CKD mineral bone disorder (CKD-MBD)
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CKD what are 3 features of renal bone disease
- osteomalacia (softening) - osteoporosis (brittle bones) - osteosclerosis (hardening)
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CKD what are the spinal x-ray changes in someone with renal bone disease
'rugger jersey' spine (stripes found on a rugby shirt) sclerosis of both ends of the vertebra (denser white) osteomalacia in the centre of the vertebra (less white)
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CKD renal bone disease: why is there high serum phosphate
reduced phosphate excretion
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CKD renal bone disease: why is there low active vit D
because the kidney cannot metabolise vit D to its active form as effectively
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CKD renal bone disease: what is Active vit D essential in
- calcium absorption from the intestines and kidneys | - bone turnover
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CKD renal bone disease: why does secondary hyperparathyroidism occur
because the parathyroid glands react to low serum Ca and high serum phosphate by excreting more PTH this leads to increased osteoclast activity which leads to the absorption of Ca from bone
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CKD renal bone disease: why does osteomalacia occur
due to increased turnover of bones without adequate Ca supply
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CKD renal bone disease: why does osteosclerosis occur
occurs when the osteoblasts respond by increasing their activity to match the osteoclasts by creating new tissue in the bone. But due to low Ca level, this new tissue is not properly mineralised
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CKD renal bone disease: why does osteoporosis occur
due to other RFs such as ages and use of steroids
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CKD mnx of renal bone disease
- active forms of vit D (alfacalcidol + calcitriol) - low phosphate diet - bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis
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Acute Tubular Necrosis what is it
damage and death (necrosis) of the epithelial cells of the renal tubules
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what is the most common cause of AKI
acute tubular necrosis
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Acute Tubular Necrosis why does damage to the kidney cells occur
due to ischaemia or toxins
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Acute Tubular Necrosis is it reversible
yes because epithelial cells have the ability to regenerate usually takes 7-21d to recover
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Acute Tubular Necrosis causes from ischaemia (3)
- shock - sepsis - dehydration
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Acute Tubular Necrosis causes from toxins (3)
- radiology contrast dye - gentamycin - NSAIDs
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Acute Tubular Necrosis pathognomonic finding specific to it
'muddy brown casts' found on urinalysis
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Acute Tubular Necrosis urinalysis findings
- muddy brown casts | - renal tubular epithelial cells in the urine
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Acute Tubular Necrosis trx
the same as with other causes of an AKI - supportive mnx - IV fluids - stop nephrotoxic medications - treat complications
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Renal Transplant how many years of life is added compared with just using dialysis in end stage kidney failure
10 years
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Renal Transplant how are patients and donor kidneys matched
based on the HLA type A, B and C on Ch6 they don't have to fully match but the less they match, the more likely the transplant is to fail
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Renal Transplant procedure
pt's own kidneys are left in place the donor kidney's blood vessels are connected (anastomosed) with the patient's pelvic vessels, usually the external iliac vessles the donor kidney's ureter is anastomosed directly with the pt's bladder
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Renal Transplant where is the donor kidneyplaced
anterior in the abdomen and can be palpated in the iliac fossa
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Renal Transplant what incision is used
hockey stick incision there will be a hockey stick scar
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Renal Transplant how to reduce the risk of transplant rejection
life long immunosuppression regime: - Tacrolimus - Mycophenolate - Prednisolone other possible immunosuppressants: - Cyclosporine - Sirolimus - Azathioprine
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Renal Transplant complications relating to the transplant (3)
- transplant rejection (hyperacute, acute, chronic) - transplant failure - electrolyte imbalances
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Renal Transplant complications related to immunosuppressants
- IHD - T2DM (steroids) - infections more likely - inidal infections (PCP. CMV, PJP, TB) - non-Hodgkin's lymphoma - skin cancer (SCC)
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Glomerulonephritis define nephritis
inflammation of the kidneys not a syndrome or diagnosis
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Glomerulonephritis define nephritic syndrome or acute nephritic syndrome
a group of symptoms. not a diagnosis. Has no set criteria - haematuria - oliguria - proteinuria - fluid retention
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Glomerulonephritis what amount of protein in the urine points towards nephritic syndrome
<3g/24hrs
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Glomerulonephritis define nephrotic syndrome
a group of symptoms without specifying the underlying cause they must fulfil this criteria: - peripheral oedema - proteinuria (>3g/24hrs) - serum albumin <25g/L - hypercholesterolaemia
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Glomerulonephritis what is Glomerulonephritis
an umbrella term applied to conditions that cause inflammation of or around the glomerulus and nephron
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Glomerulonephritis define interstitial nephritis
inflammation of the space between cells and the tubules (interstitium) within the kidney
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Glomerulonephritis what are the 2 types of interstitial nephritis
acute interstitial nephritis chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis
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Glomerulonephritis define glomerulosclerosis
the pathological process of scarring of the tissue in the glomerulus not a diagnosis
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Glomerulonephritis what can glomerulosclerosis be caused by (3)
- any type of glomerulonephritis - obstructive uropathy (blockage of urine outflow) - focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
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Glomerulonephritis name some specific types
- Minimal change disease - Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis - Membranous glomerulonephritis - IgA nephropathy (AKA mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis or Berger’s disease) - Post streptococcal glomerulonephritis (AKA diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis) - Mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis - Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis - Goodpasture Syndrome
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glomerulonephritis what are most types treated with
- immunosuppression (e.g. steroids) | - BP control by blocking the renin-angiotensin system (ACEi or ARB)
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glomerulonephritis what might frothy urine suggest
proteinuria --> nephrotic syndrome
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glomerulonephritis what may nephrotic syndrome predispose pts to
- thrombosis - HTN - high cholesterol
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glomerulonephritis what is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children cause and trx
minimal change disease idiopathic steroids
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glomerulonephritis what is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults
focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
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glomerulonephritis what is IgA nephropathy aka
Berger's disease
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glomerulonephritis what is the most common cause of primary glomerulonephritis (not caused by another disease)
IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)
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glomerulonephritis what is the peak age of presentation of IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)
20s
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glomerulonephritis what does histology show in IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)
IgA deposits and glomerular mesangial proliferation
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glomerulonephritis what is the most common glomerulonephritis overall
membranous glomerulonephritis
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glomerulonephritis what is the peak age in Membranous glomerulonephritis
bimodal peak in age in the 20s and 60s
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what does histology show in Membranous glomerulonephritis
IgG and complement deposits on the basement membrane
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what are the causes of Membranous glomerulonephritis
70% are idiopathic can be secondary to malignancy, rheumatoid disorders and drugs (NSAIDs)
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what is Post streptococcal glomerulonephritis aka
diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis
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how old are patients usually in Post streptococcal glomerulonephritis
<30
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how does Post streptococcal glomerulonephritis present
- 1-3w after streptococcal infection (e.g. tonsillitis or impetigo) - nephritic syndrome - usually a full recovery
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Ddx for a patient with acute renal failure and haemoptysis
- Goodpasture syndrome | - Wegener's granulomatosis
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pathophysiology of Goodpasture syndrome
Anti-GBM antibodies attack glomerulus and pulmonary basement membranes this causes glomerulonephritis and pulmonary haemorrhage
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what antibody is Goodpasture syndrome associated with
anti-GBM antibodies
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what antibody is Wegener's granulomatosis associated with
ANCA
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how may a pt with Wegener's granulomatosis present
- haemoptysis - acute renal failure - wheeze - sinusitis - saddle-shaped nose
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what does histology show in rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
crescentic glomerulonephritis
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how does rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis present
a very acute illness with sick pts but responds well to trx
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cause of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
often secondary to Goodpasture's syndrome
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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome classic triad
1. haemolytic anaemia 2. AKI 3. low platelet count
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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome what is it
when there is thrombosis in small blood vessels throughout the body usually triggered by the shiga toxin
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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome how does thrombocytopenia happen
the formation of blood clots consumes platelets
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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome how does anaemia happen
the blood clots within the small vessels chop up the RBCs as they pass by (haemolysis) causing anaemia
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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome how does AKI occur
the blood flow through the kidney is affected by the clots and damaged RBCs leading to AKI
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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome what produces the shiga toxin
e.coli 0157 (most common) Shigella
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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome what increases the risk of developing HUS
use of abx and anti-motility medications such as loperamide to treat gastroenteritis
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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome presentation
e.coli 0157 causes brief gastroenteritis with bloody diarrhoea 5d after: - reduced urine output - haematuria or dark brown urine - abdo pain - lethargy + irritability - confusion - HTN - bruising
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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome mnx
medical emergency supportive mnx: - antihypertensives - blood transfusions - dialysis
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Hyperkalaemia main complication
cardiac arrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation
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Hyperkalaemia causes (5) (from conditions)
- AKI - CKD - Rhabdomyolysis - adrenal insufficiency - tumour lysis syndrome
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Hyperkalaemia causes (5) (from medications)
- aldosterone antagonists (spironolactone + eplerenone) - ACEi - Angiotensin II receptor blockers - NSAIDs - potassium supplements
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Hyperkalaemia diagnosis
U&E blood test but pay attention to Cr, urea, eGFR for kidney failure
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Hyperkalaemia what may lead to a falsely elevated potassium
haemolysis (breakdown of RBCs) during sampling
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Hyperkalaemia what inx is required with a K >6mmol/L
an ECG
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Hyperkalaemia | what are the ECG changes
- tall peaked T waves - flattening or absence of P waves - broad QRS complexes
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Hyperkalaemia mnx for K ≤ 6 mmol/L with otherwise stable renal function
- don't need urgent trx | - change in diet + meds
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Hyperkalaemia mnx for pts with potassium ≥ 6 mmol/L and ECG changes
urgent treatment
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Hyperkalaemia mnx for pts with potassium ≥ 6.5 mmol/L regardless of the ECG
urgent trx
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Hyperkalaemia what is the mainstay of trx
insulin (actrapid 10U) + dextrose infusion (50ml of 50%) IV calcium gluconate
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Hyperkalaemia what does the insulin and dextrose infusion do
drives carbohydrates into cells and takes K with it, reducing the blood K
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Hyperkalaemia what does calcium gluconate do
stabilise the cardiac muscle cells and reduces the risk of arrhythmias
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Hyperkalaemia what other options lower the K (apart from insulin, dextrose + calcium gluconate)
- neb salbutamol - IV fluids - PO calcium resonium - sodium bicarb - dialysis
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Hyperkalaemia how does neb salbutamol work
temporarily drives K into cells
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Hyperkalaemia | how do IV fluids help
- increases urine output which encourages K loss from the kidneys
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Hyperkalaemia how does PO calcium resonium work
draws K out the gut and into the stools works slowly and suitable for milder cases
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Hyperkalaemia how does sodium bicarb work
for acidotic patients with renal failure it drives K into cells as the acidosis is corrected
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Hyperkalaemia when would dialysis be required
in severe or persistent cases associated with renal failure
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what trx do you give before a CT scan with IV contrast to someone with CKD
IV 0.9% NaCl | volume expansion reduces risk of contrast nephropathy
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Renal Tubular Acidosis what is it
metabolic acidosis due to pathology in the tubules of the kidney there are 4 types
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Renal Tubular Acidosis what are the tubules responsible for
balancing H+ and HCO3- between the blood and urine and maintaining a normal pH
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Renal Tubular Acidosis which types are most relevant in clinical practice and may come up in exams
type 1 and 4
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Renal Tubular Acidosis what is type 1
the distal tubule is unable to excrete H+
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Renal Tubular Acidosis causes of type 1
- genetic: autosomal + recessive - SLE - Sjogren's syndrome - PBC - hyperthyroidism - sickle cell anaemia - Marfan's syndrome
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Renal Tubular Acidosis type 1 presentation
- failure to thrive in children - hyperventilation to compensate for the metabolic acidosis - CKD - bone disease (osteomalacia)
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Renal Tubular Acidosis inx findings in type 1
- hypokalaemia - metabolic acidosis - high urinary pH>6
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Renal Tubular Acidosis trx in type 1
PO bicarbonate
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Renal Tubular Acidosis what is type 2
the proximal tubule is unable to reabsorb HCO3- from the urine into the blood XS HCO3- is excreted in the urine
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Renal Tubular Acidosis what is the main cause of type 2
Fanconi's syndrome
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Renal Tubular Acidosis inx findings in type 2
- hypokalaemia - metabolic acidosis - high urinary pH>6
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Renal Tubular Acidosis trx of type 2
PO bicarbonate
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Renal Tubular Acidosis what is type 3
a combination of type 1 and 2 with pathology in the proximal and distal tubule rare
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Renal Tubular Acidosis what is type 4 caused by
reduced aldosterone: - adrenal insufficiency - ACEi + spironolactone - SLE, diabetes, HIV affect the kidneys
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Renal Tubular Acidosis what is the most common type
type 4
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Renal Tubular Acidosis Type 4 inx findings
- hyperkalaemia - high chloride - metabolic acidosis - low urinary pH
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Renal Tubular Acidosis mnx of type 4
- fludrocortisone - sodium bicarb - trx of the hyperkalaemia may be required
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pt presents with haematuria following a URTI. What is it
IgA nephropathy
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classic presentation of a pt with acute interstitial nephritis
- non-oliguric acute renal failure - hypersensitivity triad: rash, fever, eosinophilia - triggered by medication
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presentation of a pt with acute glomerulonephritis
- haematuria - oligouria - HTN - mil/mod proteinuria
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peritoneal dialysis fluid is cloudy. pt presents with fever and abdo pain. What is the most likely organism
staph epidermidis from translocated skin flora
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what antibodies will be raised in post-strep glomerulonephritis
anti-streptolysin O antibodies
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what are contraindications for a renal transplant
- cancer - active infections - severe co-morbidity
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PKD what is it
a genetic condition where the kidneys develop multiple fluid filled cysts
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PKD what findings outside the kidneys is PKD associated with
- hepatic cysts | - cerebral aneurysms (SAH!)
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PKD what may be felt on examination
palpable enlarged kidneys
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PKD what are the types
autosomal dominant autosomal recessive
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PKD dx
US and genetic testing
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PKD what genes are affected in the autosomal dominant type
PKD-1: Ch16 (85% cases) PKD-2: Ch4
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PKD autosomal dominant type extra-renal manifestations
- cerebral aneurysms - hepatic, splenic, pancreatic, ovarian + prostatic cysts - cardiac valve disease (mitral regurg) - colonic diverticula - aortic root dilatation
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PKD autosomal dominant type complications
- chronic loin pain - HTN - CVD - gross haematuria (cyst ruptures) - renal stones - end-stage renal failure
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PKD what is the autosomal recessive type caused by
a gene on Ch6 (rarer and more severe)
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PKD how does autosomal recessive type often present as
in pregnancy with oligohydramnios as the fetus does not produce enough urine
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PKD why do neonates present with resp failure shortly after birth in the autosomal recessive type
oligohydramnios leads to underdevelopment of the lungs
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PKD what dysmorphic features are present in the autosomal recessive type
- underdeveloped ear cartilage - low set ears - flat nasal bridge
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PKD what may pts have before reaching adulthood in autosomal recessive type
end stage renal failure
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PKD medication mnx in autosomal dominant PKD
Tolvaptan (vasopressin receptor antagonist) | can slow the development of cysts and progression of renal failure
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PKD supportive mnx for complications
- antihypertensives - analgesia (renal colic) - abx - drainage of infected cysts - dialysis - renal transplant
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PKD monitor
- US - bloods for renal function - BP - MR angiogram to dx intracranial aneurysms
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PKD why avoid contact sport
risk of cyst rupture
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what is fibromuscular dysplasia
a group of non-atherosclerotic, non-inflammatory arterial diseases that most commonly involve the renal and carotid arteries
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'string of beads’ appearance on MRI angiography what is it
fibromuscular dysplasia
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Dialysis what is it
a method for performing the filtration tasks of the kidneys artificially in patients with end stage renal failure or complications of renal failure removes excess fluid, solutes and waste products
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Dialysis indications for acute dialysis in pt with a severe AKI
AEIOU - acidosis - electrolyte abnormalities - intoxication of certain meds - Oedema - uraemia sx e.g. seizures, reduced consciousness
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Dialysis indications for long term dialysis
- end stage renal failure (CKD stage 5) | - any of the acute indications continuing long term (AEIOU)
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Dialysis what are the 3 main options for dialysis in pts requiring it long term
- continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis - automated peritoneal dialysis - haemodialysis
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Dialysis what is peritoneal dialysis
uses the peritoneal membrane as the filtration membrane a special dialysis solution containing dextrose is added to peritoneal cavity Ultrafiltration occurs from the blood, across the peritoneal membrane, in to the dialysis solution dialysis solution is then replaced, taking away the waste products that have filtered out of the blood into the solution
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Dialysis what is used for inserting and removing dialysis solution in peritoneal dialysis
Tenckhoff catheter
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Dialysis what is continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
the dialysis solution is in the peritoneum at all times.
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Dialysis what is automated dialysis
A machine continuously replaces dialysis fluid in the abdomen overnight to optimise ultrafiltration
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Dialysis complications of peritoneal dialysis
- bacterial peritonitis - peritoneal sclerosis - ultrafiltration failure - weight gain - psychosocial effects
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Dialysis what is ultrafiltration failure (in peritoneal dialysis)
pt absorbs dextrose in the filtration solution which reduces the filtration gR aking ultrafilrtation less effective
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Dialysis how can weight gain occur? (in peritoneal dialysis)
as they absorb carbs in the dextrose solution
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Dialysis what is haemodialysis
their blood is filtered by a haemodialysis machine
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Dialysis options for haemodialysis
They need good access to an abundant blood supply: - tunnelled cuffed catheter - arterio-venous fistula
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Dialysis what is a tunnelled cuffed catheter (haemolysis)
a tube inserted into the subclavian or jugular vein with a tip that sits in the superior vena cava or right atrium
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Dialysis what does the Dacron cuff on the tunnelled cuffed catheter do
promotes healing and adhesion of tissue to the cuff, making the catheter more permanent provides a barrier to bacterial infection.
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Dialysis what is the main complication of tunnelled cuffed catheters
infection and blood clots within the catheter
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Dialysis what is an AV fistula
an artificial connection between an artery to a vein bypasses the capillary system and allows blood to flow under high pressure from the artery directly into the vein
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Dialysis name some options of AV fistulas
- Radio-cephalic - Brachio-cephalic - Brachio-basilic (less common and more complex operation)
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Dialysis how would you examine an AV fistula
- skin integrity - aneurysms - palpable thrill (a fine vibration felt over the anastomosis) - machinery murmur on auscultation
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Dialysis AV fistula complications
- Aneurysm - Infection - Thrombosis - Stenosis - STEAL syndrome - High output heart failure
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Dialysis AV fistula complications: what is STEAL syndrome
inadequate blood flow to the limb distal to the AV fistula. The AV fistula “steals” blood from the distal limb
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Dialysis AV fistula complications: how does STEAL syndrome cause distal ischaemia
the blood is diverted away from where is was supposed to supply and flows straight into the venous system
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Dialysis AV fistula complications: why is there high output heart failure
- rapid return of blood to the heart - increased pre-load in the heart (how full the heart is before it pumps). - This leads to hypertrophy of the heart muscle and heart failure.
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Dialysis can you take blood from a fistula
NO This is a lifeline for the patient to allow them access to dialysis. If it gets damaged it will set them back and you will be in big trouble.
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what is the most common cause of glomerular pathology and CKD in the UK
diabetic nephropathy
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Diabetic Nephropathy what is glomerulosclerosis
The chronic high level of glucose passing through the glomerulus causes scarring
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Diabetic Nephropathy why is there proteinuria
damage to the glomerulus allows protein to be filtered from blood to urine
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Diabetic Nephropathy diabetics should have regular screening for diabetic nephropathy by testing what?
albumin:creatinine ratio and U&Es.
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Diabetic Nephropathy what is the trx of choice in diabetics for BP control
ACEi
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Diabetic Nephropathy pt has diabetic nephropathy but a normal BP, should you start ACEi
yes
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Interstitial Kidney Disease what is interstitial nephritis
inflammation of the space between cells and tubules (the interstitium) within the kidney
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Interstitial Kidney Disease what is glomerulonephritis
inflammation around the glomerulus
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Interstitial Kidney Disease what are the 2 types of interstitial nephritis
- acute interstitial nephritis | - chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis
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Interstitial Kidney Disease presentation of acute interstitial nephritis
- AKI - hypertension generalised hypersensitivity reaction: - rash - fever - eosinophilia
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Interstitial Kidney Disease what is acute interstitial nephritis
acute inflammation of the tubules and interstitium usually caused by a hypersensitivity reaction
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Interstitial Kidney Disease cause of acute interstitial nephritis
a hypersensitivity reaction to: - Drugs (e.g. NSAIDS or abx) - Infection
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Interstitial Kidney Disease mnx of interstitial nephritis
- treat underlying cause | - steroids
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Interstitial Kidney Disease what is chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis
chronic inflammation of the tubules and interstitium.
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Interstitial Kidney Disease presentation of chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis
CKD
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Interstitial Kidney Disease cause of chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis
large number of underlying autoimmune, infectious, iatrogenic and granulomatous disease causes
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Interstitial Kidney Disease mnx of chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis
- treat underlying cause | - steroids
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Rhabdomyolysis what is it
skeletal muscle tissue breaks down and releases breakdown products into the blood
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Rhabdomyolysis triggers
extreme underuse or overuse or a traumatic injury
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Rhabdomyolysis what does muscles cell death (apoptosis) release
- myoglobin (causing myoglobinurea) - potassium - phosphate - creatine kinase
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Rhabdomyolysis what is the most immediately dangerous breakdown product and why
Potassium hyperkalaemia can cause cardiac arrhythmias that can potentially result in a cardiac arrest
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Rhabdomyolysis why does AKI occur
the breakdown products are filtered by the kidney and cause injury to the kidney Myoglobin is particular toxic to the kidney in high concs
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Rhabdomyolysis causes
- prolonged immobility - extremely rigorous exercise - crush injuries - seizures
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Rhabdomyolysis signs + sx
- muscle aches + pain - oedema - fatigue - confusion - red-brown urine
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Rhabdomyolysis what is the key inx in establishing dx
Creatine kinase (CK)
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Rhabdomyolysis what causes the urine to be a red-brown colour
myoglobinurea (myoglobin in the urine)
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Rhabdomyolysis inx
- CK - urine dipstick (+ve for blood) - U&E: AKI, hyperkalaemia - ECG: hyperkalaemia
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Rhabdomyolysis mnx
- IV fluids - consider IV sodium bicarb (to make urine more alkaline) - consider IV mannitol - treat complications esp hyperkalaemia
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Rhabdomyolysis why would you consider IV mannitol as trx
- to increase GFR to help flush the breakdown products | - reduce oedema surrounding muscles + nerves
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Rhabdomyolysis what arrhythmia can hyperkalaemia cause
ventricular fibrillation
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what is a common side effect of tacrolimus
tremor
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difference in presentation between IgA nephropathy and post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
igA: 1-2 days after a URTI | post-strep: 1-2 weeks
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lady trying to conceive and has G6PD deficiency she has a UTI. what do you prescribe
Cefalexin | nitrofurantoin is CI'd with G6PD deficiency
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drug which causes acute interstitial nephritis
PPIs
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sudden headache. PMH: autosomal dominant kidney disease what is it
subarachnoid haemorrhage APKD is associated with subarachnoid haemorrhage
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