Nephritic/Nephrotic Syndrome…in a Rush
Which one involves blood? Protein?? Beckoning back to the Step 1 days of yonder, let’s dive into the a little bit of renal anatomy and disease. Basics Nephrons The renal…
New Kid on The HyperK Block… Lokelma
Lokelma (Zirconium Cyclosilicate) I’m sure everyone has seen our new friend, Lokelma, on the Rush hyperkalemia order set. Thought it would be fun to do a blog post to discuss…
Transplant Emergencies
Author: Catherine Buckley MD Working in the ED of a hospital that performs transplants means that you see a lot of people that are pre-, post-, post-and-pre-again-transplant. We are very…
Bleeding AV Access
Bleeding AV Access
Background
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Most often occurs at dialysis center after fistula site is accessed
- Presents as punctate bleed overlying fistula. Can be slow oozing bleed from uremia or high-pressure bleed similar to arterial bleed
- Slow oozing bleed is less common in ED as hemostasis is often achieved at dialysis center
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