Tag: Nephrology
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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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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.…