osmolality

Utility of Hypertonic Mannitol for the Prevention of Intradialytic Hypotension (IDH)

October 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) is sometimes defined as a decrease in systolic BP by ≥20 mm Hg or a decrease in mean arterial pressure of 10 mm Hg associated with symptoms. [...]

Hyponatremia Tongue Twister: “Recognizing Those At Risk For Rapid Correction”

June 12, 2018 // 1 Comment

In a recent AJKD article, Morris et al examined a cohort of hyponatremia patients treated with tolvaptan and identified risk factors for rapid correction. Dr. Juan Carlos [...]

#NephMadness 2018: Contrast Region

March 15, 2018 // 5 Comments

Submit your picks! | NephMadness 2018 | #NephMadness | #ContrastRegion Selection Committee Member for the Contrast Region: Paul M. Palevsky, MD Dr. Palevsky is a [...]

#NephMadness 2018: Animal House Region

March 15, 2018 // 5 Comments

Submit your picks! | NephMadness 2018 | #NephMadness | #AnimalRegion “Saying the product of the kidneys is urine is like saying the product of a factory is pollution. [...]

How Accurate Are the Formulas for the Osmolal Gap?

August 23, 2017 // 2 Comments

The osmolal gap is most commonly used in screening for toxic alcohol ingestion. In the absence of other unmeasured solutes, sodium, glucose, and urea are the primary solutes [...]