SESAP ICU - Renal/FEN Flashcards
1
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Contrast induced AKI - Treatment
A
volume expansion. normal saline before/after contrast.
2
Q
HYDRAREA Trial
A
Tested NaHCO3- v. isotonic saline. Equivalent outcomes. Still recommend 0.9 NaCL for contrast-induced AKI prevention
3
Q
Addison disease - what is it?
A
primary adrenal failure resulting in lack of mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoids.
4
Q
Addison disease - cause?
A
post-operative, post-traumatic loss of exogenous source. e.g. the patient who is on chronic steroids and has that stopped for some reason.
5
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Addison disease - clinical presentation?
A
persistent hypotension that is fluid non-responsive. Lab values - hyponatremia and hyperkalemia. loss of sodium and decreased free water clearance
