Morning Report – Renal Failure
Determine AKI on CKD vs CKD AKI: Cr > 0.3 BL in 48hrs, >1.5x BL in 7 days, UO dec by 3cc/kg over 6hrs CKD: GFR 60-90 AND evidence kidney dysfunction, or GFR <60 Before consulting renal get UA, urine…
Determine AKI on CKD vs CKD AKI: Cr > 0.3 BL in 48hrs, >1.5x BL in 7 days, UO dec by 3cc/kg over 6hrs CKD: GFR 60-90 AND evidence kidney dysfunction, or GFR <60 Before consulting renal get UA, urine…
Today's morning report case focused on a patient with poorly controlled diabetes who presented with non-productive cough for several months and was found to have a large RUL heterogeneous consolidation secondary to pulmonary Cryptococcosis. Take a look at some of…
In today's morning report, Dr. Gold presented a case of gum bleeding and fatigue in a young patient who was ultimately found to have severe thrombocytopenia secondary to ITP. Some pearls: There are lots of reasons to have low platelets,…
Thanks to future chief Dr. Hossain for a great learning case of a patient with pancytopenia secondary to pernicious anemia resulting in vitamin B12 deficiency. Key learning points: Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is needed in the formation of hematopoietic cells. Deficiency…
Thanks to one of our chiefs Dr. Le for a great overview of an intern's approach to coronary artery disease. Please check out the PowerPoint presentation for some great learning points.
Dr. Refugio presented a classic case of Pneumocystis jirovecci pneumonia (PJP) in a patient with newly diagnosed HIV. Here are some important learning points: The classic presenting symptoms for PJP are fever, non-productive cough, and progressive dyspnea Most cases occur…
In today's AM report, Dr. Hanna presented a very interesting case of a patient with Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis. Key learning points: The diagnosis of Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is made when a patient presents with infrequent paralytic attacks and is…
Thank you Dr. Cabrera for an excellent presentation on a new diagnosis of Ulcerate Colitis in a young patient with bloody diarrhea. Key Learning Points: Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disorder involving the mucosal layer of the colon. Diagnosis is…
Thank you Dr. Christina Chung for an excellent presentation on alcohol withdrawal syndrome in a patient with altered mental status. Key Learning Points: Mild EtOH withdrawal symptoms can begin as early as six hours after last drink The classic tremor…
Time is tissue—and the brain is no exception. Here's the landmark article guiding our use of thombolytics within 4.5 hours of an acute stroke. Remember, the clock starts ticking from the patient's last well-known time, not from the time of…