Approach To Oliguria And/or Proteinuria Flashcards
What is the definition of anuria?
UOP <50-100 mL/day
What is the definition of Oliguria?
UOP <400-500 mL/day
What is the definition of polyuria?
UOP > 3000 mL/day
What is the definition of azotemia?
Elevated BUN w/o sx
What is the definition of uremia?
Elevated BUN with sx
Note: sx of uremia are non-specific
What are 5 possible cardiac DDx for oliguria/proteinuria?
Cardiorenal syndrome (systolic/diastolic HF)
Pulmonary HTN
Valvular disease (stenosis/regurg)
Pericarditis
Pericardial effusion/Cardiac tamponade
What are pulmonary DDx for oliguria/proteinuria?
ANCA-vasculitis (MPO, PR3, Churg-Strauss)
Anti-GBM disease (Goodpasture’s)
What other disease/system (besides cardiopulmonary-renal) can be a DDx for oliguria/proteinuria?
Hepatorenal syndrome (Cirrhosis)
What are renal DDx for oliguria/proteinuria?
Prerenal azotemia (hypovolemic, cardiogenic, neurogenic, or septic shock)
AKI (acute tubular necrosis, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis (nephrotic vs nephritic), postrenal obstruction)
CKD (due to HTN, DM, AKI)
ESRD
What is a normal amount of fluid intake?
1.5-2 L/day (50-60oz/day)
What studies involve IV iodine contrast dye?
Cardiac cath and CT scans
What are important abdominal exam findings that present with oliguria/proteinuria?
Abdominal bruits (RAS, AAA, iliac arteries)
Palpable kidneys (ADPKD or kidney transplant)
Tense abd (abdominal compartment syndrome?)
Ascites
What are important skin exam findings in patients presenting with oliguria/proteinuria
Malar rash (SLE)
Palpable purpura (vasculitis)
Non-blanching purpura (thrombocytopenia)
Buttock and leg purpura (HSP)
Livedo reticularis (SLE, cryoglobulinemia, hypercoaguable states, vasculitis)
Emboli (septic or thrombotic)
Drug rash
What is the definition of AKI?
<3 months with GFR <60 mL/min and/or markers of kidney damage present
What is the definition of CKD?
3+ months of GFR <60 mL/min and/or markers of kidney damage
Can you diagnosis Stage 1 or 2 CKD if there is no evidence of kidney damage?
Noooooooooooooooo, duh
What GFR and description is Stage 1?
> or equal to 90 mL/min
Considered to be normal or high
What GFR and description is Stage 2?
60-89 mL/min
Mild decrease
What GFR and description is Stage 3a?
45-59
Mild to moderate decrease
What GFR and description is Stage 3b?
30-44
Moderate to severe decrease
What GFR and description is Stage 4?
15-29
Severe decrease
What are main etiologies of the vast majority of CKD
DM or HTN