Chronic Kidney Disease Flashcards

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Intervention to preserve residual kidney function:

A

Avoid nephrotoxins
Avoid hypovolaemia
PD as initial dialysis option - avoidance of PD peritonitis
RAAS blockade
HTN control
Maintainence of transplant immunosuppression

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Onset of diabetic nephropathy in Type 1 DM

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5-15 years (and usually associated with diabetic retinopathy)
Generally at 10 years for Type II (but can be present at diagnosis)

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Definition of macroalbuminuria in men vs women:

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Men: urine ACR >25mg/mmol, AER >300mg/24 hours
Women: urine ACR >35 mg/mmol, AER >300mg/24 hours

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Interventions to slow the progression of diabetic nephropathy

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  1. BP control
  2. ACE inhibitors
  3. Glycaemic control
  4. Smoking cessation
  5. Lipid control
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Drugs that can be cleared by haemodialysis

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BLAST 
Barbiturates 
Lithium 
Alcohol (ethylene glycol, methanol) 
Salicylates
Theophylline
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