Tagged ‘Renal’

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Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

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An overview of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and its management in the ED
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Post-Infectious Glomerulonephritis

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A look at this post-infectious process that can range from asymptomatic hematuria to florid renal failure and acute nephrotic syndrome.
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Nephrotic Syndrome

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An overview of nephrotic syndrome in the pediatric population.
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Acute Kidney Injury is not Associated with IV Contrast Use in the ED

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Intravenous (IV) iodinated contrast media is used routinely to improve the accuracy of computed tomography (CT) in the emergency department (ED).  Prior studies have linked contrast media with the development of acute kidney injury (AKI) and has been linked to increased risk of major adverse events including the initiation of dialysis,
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