Category: Nephrology
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Book Review: Acid-Base Case Studies, 2e
I’ve been looking at Acid-Base Case Studies (2004) by Ira Kurtz MD for a long time now, at least since I’ve written several months ago, wrongly, that a solid book with a case-based approach to acid-base disorders does not exist. It does in fact exist, and this is it. The book presents the reader with dozens of clinical…
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Hematuria: An Approach
Etiology Traumatic: exercise, Foley catheterization, nephrolithiasis, coitus Infectious: urinary tract infections Malignant: bladder, kidney, prostate Vascular: renal infarct, renal vein thrombosis, sickle cell disease and trait Toxic: cyclophosphamide, antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants, NSAIDS Spurious: menses Workup Step 1: discontinue offenders Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents Hemorrhagic cystitis: isophosphamide, cyclophosphamide, radiation therapy, methotrexate stone forming agents: loop diuretics, anticonvulsants,…
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A Definitive Acid-Base Disorders Worksheet
This Acid-Base Disorders Worksheet is one of the best acid-base algorithms I have ever seen. It is an adaptation from Joshua Steinberg MD, sent to me today by Dr. Dontu, academic hospitalist at York Hospital, York PA.
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Opening Salvo! The Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-base Companion, by Sarah Faubel and Joel Topf
The Fluid, Electrolyte And Acid-base Companion, 1999 (with 2011 updates?), by Sarah Faubel and Joel Topf, is an outstanding nephrology text and workbook. It is beautifully illustrated, and boasts an excellent blend of basic and clinical science. It is easily one of the finest medical books ever published. Best of all, the entire book can be download free of charge at Dr.…