This document discusses diabetes insipidus (DI), which is characterized by the inability of the kidneys to concentrate urine. There are two main types: central DI, caused by insufficient antidiuretic hormone (ADH) levels, and nephrogenic DI, caused by defective renal ADH receptors. The document covers the physiology and regulation of ADH, etiologies of central and nephrogenic DI, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations including polyuria and polydipsia, diagnostic tests such as water deprivation tests, and treatments including desmopressin for central DI and discontinuing causative agents for nephrogenic DI.
Hyponatremia is very common in critically ill children, occurring in 20-45% of PICU admissions. It is usually caused by impaired free water excretion leading to dilutional hyponatremia from water retention and intake of hypotonic fluids. Other potential causes include inappropriate vasopressin secretion, redistribution of sodium and water in conditions like sepsis, use of hypotonic intravenous fluids, and underlying illnesses or medications. The diagnosis involves measuring plasma and urine osmolality and sodium levels, and clinically assessing volume status, to determine if the hyponatremia is hypovolemic, hypervolemic, or euvolemic in nature.
Diabetes insipidus is a disorder characterized by the body's inability to conserve water, leading to excessive urine production and thirst. There are two main types: central diabetes insipidus results from inadequate production of the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin by the pituitary gland, while nephrogenic diabetes insipidus occurs when the kidneys do not respond properly to vasopressin. Symptoms include polyuria, polydipsia, and if untreated, dehydration. Diagnosis involves testing for elevated serum sodium and osmolality with low urine osmolality. Treatment focuses on fluid replacement and administration of vasopressin or thiazide diuretics depending on the type of
AVP is formed by neuronal cells of hypothalamic nuclei and stored in the neurohypophysis.
In humans it contains arginine
1-Stimulates the contraction of muscles of capillaries and arterioles, raising blood pressure;
2- promotes contraction of the intestinal musculature, increasing peristalsis;
3- exerts contractile influence on the uterus; and
4- has a specific effect on the epithelial cells of renal collecting tubules, augmenting resabsorption of water independently of solutes to cause concentration of urine and dilution of blood serum.
-- Its rate of secretion is regulated chiefly hy the osmolarity of the plasma.
The underlying causes of Central Diabetes insipidus can include
• Vascular
• autoimmune
• infection or intra cerebral occlusion
• surgery
• head trauma
benign or metastatic pituitary-hypothalamic tumor (particularly originating from breast and lung)
• although 50% of cases are found to be idiopathic
This document provides an overview of diabetes insipidus (DI), including defining the condition as a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone resulting in excessive thirst and urine production. It discusses the objectives of teaching about DI, risk factors, types of DI, clinical manifestations involving polyuria and polydipsia, pathophysiology of increased serum osmolality, assessment, management involving vasopressin replacement and fluid conservation, nursing management, monitoring, self-care, and references research studies on DI.
Post-obstructive diuresis is defined as a large urine output of over 200mL/hour for 2 consecutive hours or over 3-4L per day that occurs after relief of a urinary tract obstruction. It results from the accumulation of water, sodium, and urea during the obstruction and impaired renal reabsorption capabilities. If not properly managed, it can lead to complications like volume depletion, electrolyte imbalances, and even shock. Treatment involves complete relief of obstruction, fluid replacement, monitoring urine output and electrolyte levels, and managing any complications.
1) Diabetes insipidus can be central or nephrogenic in origin. Central diabetes insipidus is caused by a lack of antidiuretic hormone due to pituitary or hypothalamic issues. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is caused by the kidneys' inability to respond to antidiuretic hormone.
2) Symptoms include excessive thirst and urination of large volumes of very dilute urine. Diagnostic tests show high serum osmolality and low urine osmolality.
3) Treatment of central diabetes insipidus involves replacement of antidiuretic hormone using DDAVP nasal spray. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is
Hyponatremia is very common in critically ill children, occurring in 20-45% of PICU admissions. It is usually caused by impaired free water excretion leading to dilutional hyponatremia from water retention and intake of hypotonic fluids. Other potential causes include inappropriate vasopressin secretion, redistribution of sodium and water in conditions like sepsis, use of hypotonic intravenous fluids, and underlying illnesses or medications. The diagnosis involves measuring plasma and urine osmolality and sodium levels, and clinically assessing volume status, to determine if the hyponatremia is hypovolemic, hypervolemic, or euvolemic in nature.
Diabetes insipidus is a disorder characterized by the body's inability to conserve water, leading to excessive urine production and thirst. There are two main types: central diabetes insipidus results from inadequate production of the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin by the pituitary gland, while nephrogenic diabetes insipidus occurs when the kidneys do not respond properly to vasopressin. Symptoms include polyuria, polydipsia, and if untreated, dehydration. Diagnosis involves testing for elevated serum sodium and osmolality with low urine osmolality. Treatment focuses on fluid replacement and administration of vasopressin or thiazide diuretics depending on the type of
AVP is formed by neuronal cells of hypothalamic nuclei and stored in the neurohypophysis.
In humans it contains arginine
1-Stimulates the contraction of muscles of capillaries and arterioles, raising blood pressure;
2- promotes contraction of the intestinal musculature, increasing peristalsis;
3- exerts contractile influence on the uterus; and
4- has a specific effect on the epithelial cells of renal collecting tubules, augmenting resabsorption of water independently of solutes to cause concentration of urine and dilution of blood serum.
-- Its rate of secretion is regulated chiefly hy the osmolarity of the plasma.
The underlying causes of Central Diabetes insipidus can include
• Vascular
• autoimmune
• infection or intra cerebral occlusion
• surgery
• head trauma
benign or metastatic pituitary-hypothalamic tumor (particularly originating from breast and lung)
• although 50% of cases are found to be idiopathic
This document provides an overview of diabetes insipidus (DI), including defining the condition as a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone resulting in excessive thirst and urine production. It discusses the objectives of teaching about DI, risk factors, types of DI, clinical manifestations involving polyuria and polydipsia, pathophysiology of increased serum osmolality, assessment, management involving vasopressin replacement and fluid conservation, nursing management, monitoring, self-care, and references research studies on DI.
Post-obstructive diuresis is defined as a large urine output of over 200mL/hour for 2 consecutive hours or over 3-4L per day that occurs after relief of a urinary tract obstruction. It results from the accumulation of water, sodium, and urea during the obstruction and impaired renal reabsorption capabilities. If not properly managed, it can lead to complications like volume depletion, electrolyte imbalances, and even shock. Treatment involves complete relief of obstruction, fluid replacement, monitoring urine output and electrolyte levels, and managing any complications.
1) Diabetes insipidus can be central or nephrogenic in origin. Central diabetes insipidus is caused by a lack of antidiuretic hormone due to pituitary or hypothalamic issues. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is caused by the kidneys' inability to respond to antidiuretic hormone.
2) Symptoms include excessive thirst and urination of large volumes of very dilute urine. Diagnostic tests show high serum osmolality and low urine osmolality.
3) Treatment of central diabetes insipidus involves replacement of antidiuretic hormone using DDAVP nasal spray. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is a condition characterized by the inability to concentrate urine due to kidney insensitivity to vasopressin. It results in excessive urine output and thirst. There are two main types - central, caused by vasopressin deficiency, and nephrogenic, caused by kidney insensitivity. Nephrogenic DI can be genetic, drug-induced, or due to other kidney conditions. Diagnosis involves testing urine and plasma osmolality during water deprivation or vasopressin stimulation. Treatment focuses on fluid management, low-solute diets, and medications to reduce urine output like thiazide diuretics. A recent study found directly measuring copeptin levels during hyper
Renal replacement therapies like dialysis and continuous renal replacement therapies are used to replace kidney function in patients with kidney failure. Dialysis involves diffusion of toxins out of the bloodstream across a semipermeable membrane. The main types of dialysis are hemodialysis, which uses an external dialysis machine, and peritoneal dialysis, which uses the patient's peritoneum. Hemodialysis requires vascular access via an arteriovenous fistula or graft and occurs several times per week. Peritoneal dialysis involves infusing dialysate into the peritoneal cavity daily to remove waste through the peritoneum. Continuous renal replacement therapies continuously filter blood using convection and diffusion.
Ganesh is a 22 year old medical student who was in a car accident. He was found to be agitated and complaining of abdominal pain. At the scene, his vital signs showed elevated breathing and heart rate with low blood pressure. Upon arrival at the emergency room, his vital signs and physical exam showed signs of shock including a distended abdomen, cold hands and feet, and dark urine. His hemoglobin was low at 7, indicating blood loss and hypovolemic shock.
This document provides an overview of a case involving a 56-year-old man diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and polyuria who was later found to have concurrent central diabetes insipidus. It describes the patient's symptoms, lab results, and MRI findings confirming a pituitary macroadenoma. The document then discusses the pathophysiology of polyuria in diabetes mellitus and central diabetes insipidus, as well as the role of desmopressin in treating polyuria.
The kidney regulates water, salt, and pH levels in the blood through three homeostatic mechanisms. When water levels decrease, antidiuretic hormone is released to reabsorb more water in the kidneys. When salt levels decrease, aldosterone is secreted to reabsorb more sodium back into the bloodstream. Kidney failure can be treated through dialysis, which filters waste from the blood, or through transplantation of a new kidney from a donor.
This document discusses fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance. It describes how the body maintains balance through mechanisms like antidiuretic hormone and aldosterone-renin-angiotensin system. It addresses fluid deficits and excess, and how they impact electrolytes and acid-base balance. Clinical signs and collaborative care approaches are outlined.
The document provides guidance on the nursing management of shock. It discusses assessing the type and phase of shock, providing emergency nursing care, monitoring the patient closely, making a diagnosis based on history and assessments, treating with fluid resuscitation and blood products, and monitoring the patient's response. It also covers age-related considerations and the three phases of shock: compensated, uncompensated, and irreversible.
This document discusses fluid and electrolyte imbalances. It begins by outlining how water enters and leaves the body, and the mechanisms that maintain homeostasis of total fluid and electrolyte volume, including the endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, and nervous systems. It then discusses fluid volume deficit/hypovolemia and excess/hypervolemia, their causes and nursing considerations. Next, it covers sodium, potassium, chloride, and calcium imbalances, outlining the normal levels and causes of deficits and excesses for each electrolyte. Nursing interventions are provided for managing various electrolyte imbalances.
A 22-year-old university student presents with symptoms of excessive thirst, drinking 20-25 glasses of water per day and waking up 5-6 times per night to pass urine. She is constipated but has a normal appetite and weight. The differential diagnoses are psychogenic polydipsia, diabetes mellitus, and diabetes insipidus. Diabetes insipidus is defined as the excretion of large volumes of dilute urine and can be central or nephrogenic in origin. Central diabetes insipidus results from a decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone due to conditions affecting the hypothalamus or pituitary gland.
Diabetes insipidus is a disorder characterized by excessive production of dilute urine due to a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). There are three main types: central, nephrogenic, and psychogenic. Central diabetes insipidus results from inadequate ADH secretion by the pituitary gland, often due to head trauma, tumors, or infections. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus occurs when the kidneys do not respond to ADH. Symptoms include excessive thirst, urination, and fluid loss leading to dehydration. Treatment involves fluid replacement and administration of ADH analogs like desmopressin. Nursing care focuses on monitoring fluid status, administering medications, and
1. Hyponatremia is defined as a plasma sodium concentration less than 135 mEq/L. It can be caused by an increase in circulating antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and water intake.
2. Hyponatremia is classified based on volume status and can be hypovolemic, euvolemic, or hypervolemic. Common causes include diuretic use, vomiting, cirrhosis, and heart failure.
3. SIADH is a frequent cause of euvolemic hyponatremia and results in inappropriate water retention due to abnormal ADH secretion or action. Pseudo hyponatremia can occur due to errors in sodium measurement
What is an electrolyte imbalance?
An electrolyte imbalance means that the level of one or more electrolytes in your body is too low or too high. It can happen when the amount of water in your body changes. The amount of water that you take in should equal the amount you lose. If something upsets this balance, you may have too little water (dehydration) or too much water (overhydration). Some of the more common reasons why you might have an imbalance of the water in your body include:
1. Certain medicines
2. Severe vomiting and/or diarrhea
3. Heavy sweating
4. Heart, liver or kidney problems
5. Not drinking enough fluids, especially when doing intense exercise or when the weather is very hot
6. Drinking too much water
This document provides information about diabetes insipidus (DI), including its history, signs and symptoms, diagnostic workup, pathophysiology, types, and treatment. DI is characterized by excessive thirst and urination of large volumes of diluted urine. The most common type is central DI, caused by a deficiency of arginine vasopressin (ADH). Diagnostic workup involves tests of urine and blood osmolality and ADH levels. Central DI results from lack of ADH production in the brain, while nephrogenic DI involves kidney insensitivity to ADH due to issues with aquaporin channels. Treatment depends on the type, with desmopressin used to treat central DI and th
Henoch Schönlein purpura nephritis (HSPN) is a type of vasculitis that can affect the kidneys. It is commonly seen in children but can also affect adults. Renal involvement occurs in 20-60% of cases and ranges from mild hematuria to nephrotic syndrome. While renal disease is usually self-limiting in children, it is more severe and likely to progress in adults. Treatment of HSPN is controversial but typically involves steroids and immunosuppressants for more severe cases. Prognosis depends on severity of initial renal involvement, with mild cases having good long-term outcomes and severe nephritis carrying higher risk of chronic kidney disease. Careful
This document provides an overview of diabetes insipidus (DI). DI is caused by a lack of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which regulates body fluid levels. There are two main types: central DI occurs when the body does not produce enough ADH, while nephrogenic DI is when the kidneys do not respond to ADH. Symptoms include excessive thirst and urination. DI is diagnosed through tests of urine and blood osmolality and sodium levels. Treatment involves replacing ADH or managing symptoms, while complications can include dehydration and electrolyte imbalances if left untreated.
Dialysis refers to the diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration. It serves to maintain fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance and remove toxins as a substitute for some kidney functions. The two main types are hemodialysis, which cleans the blood using an external dialysis machine, and peritoneal dialysis, which uses the peritoneal membrane. Hemodialysis requires vascular access via an arteriovenous fistula, graft, or catheter and involves passing blood through a dialyzer to remove waste using countercurrent dialysate flow. Nursing care focuses on monitoring patients during and after treatment and educating on access care.
Describes the secretion and functions of Antidiuretic hormone, abnormalities associated with ADH secretion, reasons of SIADH etc in details with figures.
This document discusses frequent hemodialysis and its potential benefits. It summarizes various studies that have shown improved outcomes with more frequent dialysis sessions, including reductions in blood pressure, cardiovascular complications, and better quality of life. More frequent dialysis is believed to better remove middle molecules like phosphates and beta-2 microglobulins that are compartmentalized in the body. While very frequent dialysis may be impractical, the document proposes that dialysis every other day could provide health benefits while being more feasible than conventional thrice weekly schedules. In conclusion, frequent hemodialysis shows promise but alternatives like dialysis every other day deserve further study.
Dehydration and hypovolemia refer to deficits in total body water and intravascular volume, respectively. Key signs and symptoms include thirst, lethargy, decreased skin turgor, and abnormal vital signs. Laboratory tests are not routinely needed for diagnosis but may help evaluate severe fluid loss or underlying causes. Treatment goals are to restore circulatory volume and correct any fluid or electrolyte deficits. For mild to moderate deficits, oral rehydration is preferred but intravenous fluids may be required for vomiting, inability to take oral intake, or more severe deficits. Initial fluid resuscitation focuses on isotonic crystalloids administered based on estimated fluid loss to correct hypovolemia.
Receptor Discordance in Breast Carcinoma During the Course of Life
Definition:
Receptor discordance refers to changes in the status of hormone receptors (estrogen receptor ERα, progesterone receptor PgR, and HER2) in breast cancer tumors over time or between primary and metastatic sites.
Causes:
Tumor Evolution:
Genetic and epigenetic changes during tumor progression can lead to alterations in receptor status.
Treatment Effects:
Therapies, especially endocrine and targeted therapies, can selectively pressure tumor cells, causing shifts in receptor expression.
Heterogeneity:
Inherent heterogeneity within the tumor can result in subpopulations of cells with different receptor statuses.
Impact on Treatment:
Therapeutic Resistance:
Loss of ERα or PgR can lead to resistance to endocrine therapies.
HER2 discordance affects the efficacy of HER2-targeted treatments.
Treatment Adjustment:
Regular reassessment of receptor status may be necessary to adjust treatment strategies appropriately.
Clinical Implications:
Prognosis:
Receptor discordance is often associated with a poorer prognosis.
Biopsies:
Obtaining biopsies from metastatic sites is crucial for accurate receptor status assessment and effective treatment planning.
Monitoring:
Continuous monitoring of receptor status throughout the disease course can guide personalized therapy adjustments.
Understanding and managing receptor discordance is essential for optimizing treatment outcomes and improving the prognosis for breast cancer patients.
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is a condition characterized by the inability to concentrate urine due to kidney insensitivity to vasopressin. It results in excessive urine output and thirst. There are two main types - central, caused by vasopressin deficiency, and nephrogenic, caused by kidney insensitivity. Nephrogenic DI can be genetic, drug-induced, or due to other kidney conditions. Diagnosis involves testing urine and plasma osmolality during water deprivation or vasopressin stimulation. Treatment focuses on fluid management, low-solute diets, and medications to reduce urine output like thiazide diuretics. A recent study found directly measuring copeptin levels during hyper
Renal replacement therapies like dialysis and continuous renal replacement therapies are used to replace kidney function in patients with kidney failure. Dialysis involves diffusion of toxins out of the bloodstream across a semipermeable membrane. The main types of dialysis are hemodialysis, which uses an external dialysis machine, and peritoneal dialysis, which uses the patient's peritoneum. Hemodialysis requires vascular access via an arteriovenous fistula or graft and occurs several times per week. Peritoneal dialysis involves infusing dialysate into the peritoneal cavity daily to remove waste through the peritoneum. Continuous renal replacement therapies continuously filter blood using convection and diffusion.
Ganesh is a 22 year old medical student who was in a car accident. He was found to be agitated and complaining of abdominal pain. At the scene, his vital signs showed elevated breathing and heart rate with low blood pressure. Upon arrival at the emergency room, his vital signs and physical exam showed signs of shock including a distended abdomen, cold hands and feet, and dark urine. His hemoglobin was low at 7, indicating blood loss and hypovolemic shock.
This document provides an overview of a case involving a 56-year-old man diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and polyuria who was later found to have concurrent central diabetes insipidus. It describes the patient's symptoms, lab results, and MRI findings confirming a pituitary macroadenoma. The document then discusses the pathophysiology of polyuria in diabetes mellitus and central diabetes insipidus, as well as the role of desmopressin in treating polyuria.
The kidney regulates water, salt, and pH levels in the blood through three homeostatic mechanisms. When water levels decrease, antidiuretic hormone is released to reabsorb more water in the kidneys. When salt levels decrease, aldosterone is secreted to reabsorb more sodium back into the bloodstream. Kidney failure can be treated through dialysis, which filters waste from the blood, or through transplantation of a new kidney from a donor.
This document discusses fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance. It describes how the body maintains balance through mechanisms like antidiuretic hormone and aldosterone-renin-angiotensin system. It addresses fluid deficits and excess, and how they impact electrolytes and acid-base balance. Clinical signs and collaborative care approaches are outlined.
The document provides guidance on the nursing management of shock. It discusses assessing the type and phase of shock, providing emergency nursing care, monitoring the patient closely, making a diagnosis based on history and assessments, treating with fluid resuscitation and blood products, and monitoring the patient's response. It also covers age-related considerations and the three phases of shock: compensated, uncompensated, and irreversible.
This document discusses fluid and electrolyte imbalances. It begins by outlining how water enters and leaves the body, and the mechanisms that maintain homeostasis of total fluid and electrolyte volume, including the endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, and nervous systems. It then discusses fluid volume deficit/hypovolemia and excess/hypervolemia, their causes and nursing considerations. Next, it covers sodium, potassium, chloride, and calcium imbalances, outlining the normal levels and causes of deficits and excesses for each electrolyte. Nursing interventions are provided for managing various electrolyte imbalances.
A 22-year-old university student presents with symptoms of excessive thirst, drinking 20-25 glasses of water per day and waking up 5-6 times per night to pass urine. She is constipated but has a normal appetite and weight. The differential diagnoses are psychogenic polydipsia, diabetes mellitus, and diabetes insipidus. Diabetes insipidus is defined as the excretion of large volumes of dilute urine and can be central or nephrogenic in origin. Central diabetes insipidus results from a decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone due to conditions affecting the hypothalamus or pituitary gland.
Diabetes insipidus is a disorder characterized by excessive production of dilute urine due to a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). There are three main types: central, nephrogenic, and psychogenic. Central diabetes insipidus results from inadequate ADH secretion by the pituitary gland, often due to head trauma, tumors, or infections. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus occurs when the kidneys do not respond to ADH. Symptoms include excessive thirst, urination, and fluid loss leading to dehydration. Treatment involves fluid replacement and administration of ADH analogs like desmopressin. Nursing care focuses on monitoring fluid status, administering medications, and
1. Hyponatremia is defined as a plasma sodium concentration less than 135 mEq/L. It can be caused by an increase in circulating antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and water intake.
2. Hyponatremia is classified based on volume status and can be hypovolemic, euvolemic, or hypervolemic. Common causes include diuretic use, vomiting, cirrhosis, and heart failure.
3. SIADH is a frequent cause of euvolemic hyponatremia and results in inappropriate water retention due to abnormal ADH secretion or action. Pseudo hyponatremia can occur due to errors in sodium measurement
What is an electrolyte imbalance?
An electrolyte imbalance means that the level of one or more electrolytes in your body is too low or too high. It can happen when the amount of water in your body changes. The amount of water that you take in should equal the amount you lose. If something upsets this balance, you may have too little water (dehydration) or too much water (overhydration). Some of the more common reasons why you might have an imbalance of the water in your body include:
1. Certain medicines
2. Severe vomiting and/or diarrhea
3. Heavy sweating
4. Heart, liver or kidney problems
5. Not drinking enough fluids, especially when doing intense exercise or when the weather is very hot
6. Drinking too much water
This document provides information about diabetes insipidus (DI), including its history, signs and symptoms, diagnostic workup, pathophysiology, types, and treatment. DI is characterized by excessive thirst and urination of large volumes of diluted urine. The most common type is central DI, caused by a deficiency of arginine vasopressin (ADH). Diagnostic workup involves tests of urine and blood osmolality and ADH levels. Central DI results from lack of ADH production in the brain, while nephrogenic DI involves kidney insensitivity to ADH due to issues with aquaporin channels. Treatment depends on the type, with desmopressin used to treat central DI and th
Henoch Schönlein purpura nephritis (HSPN) is a type of vasculitis that can affect the kidneys. It is commonly seen in children but can also affect adults. Renal involvement occurs in 20-60% of cases and ranges from mild hematuria to nephrotic syndrome. While renal disease is usually self-limiting in children, it is more severe and likely to progress in adults. Treatment of HSPN is controversial but typically involves steroids and immunosuppressants for more severe cases. Prognosis depends on severity of initial renal involvement, with mild cases having good long-term outcomes and severe nephritis carrying higher risk of chronic kidney disease. Careful
This document provides an overview of diabetes insipidus (DI). DI is caused by a lack of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which regulates body fluid levels. There are two main types: central DI occurs when the body does not produce enough ADH, while nephrogenic DI is when the kidneys do not respond to ADH. Symptoms include excessive thirst and urination. DI is diagnosed through tests of urine and blood osmolality and sodium levels. Treatment involves replacing ADH or managing symptoms, while complications can include dehydration and electrolyte imbalances if left untreated.
Dialysis refers to the diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration. It serves to maintain fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance and remove toxins as a substitute for some kidney functions. The two main types are hemodialysis, which cleans the blood using an external dialysis machine, and peritoneal dialysis, which uses the peritoneal membrane. Hemodialysis requires vascular access via an arteriovenous fistula, graft, or catheter and involves passing blood through a dialyzer to remove waste using countercurrent dialysate flow. Nursing care focuses on monitoring patients during and after treatment and educating on access care.
Describes the secretion and functions of Antidiuretic hormone, abnormalities associated with ADH secretion, reasons of SIADH etc in details with figures.
This document discusses frequent hemodialysis and its potential benefits. It summarizes various studies that have shown improved outcomes with more frequent dialysis sessions, including reductions in blood pressure, cardiovascular complications, and better quality of life. More frequent dialysis is believed to better remove middle molecules like phosphates and beta-2 microglobulins that are compartmentalized in the body. While very frequent dialysis may be impractical, the document proposes that dialysis every other day could provide health benefits while being more feasible than conventional thrice weekly schedules. In conclusion, frequent hemodialysis shows promise but alternatives like dialysis every other day deserve further study.
Dehydration and hypovolemia refer to deficits in total body water and intravascular volume, respectively. Key signs and symptoms include thirst, lethargy, decreased skin turgor, and abnormal vital signs. Laboratory tests are not routinely needed for diagnosis but may help evaluate severe fluid loss or underlying causes. Treatment goals are to restore circulatory volume and correct any fluid or electrolyte deficits. For mild to moderate deficits, oral rehydration is preferred but intravenous fluids may be required for vomiting, inability to take oral intake, or more severe deficits. Initial fluid resuscitation focuses on isotonic crystalloids administered based on estimated fluid loss to correct hypovolemia.
Receptor Discordance in Breast Carcinoma During the Course of Life
Definition:
Receptor discordance refers to changes in the status of hormone receptors (estrogen receptor ERα, progesterone receptor PgR, and HER2) in breast cancer tumors over time or between primary and metastatic sites.
Causes:
Tumor Evolution:
Genetic and epigenetic changes during tumor progression can lead to alterations in receptor status.
Treatment Effects:
Therapies, especially endocrine and targeted therapies, can selectively pressure tumor cells, causing shifts in receptor expression.
Heterogeneity:
Inherent heterogeneity within the tumor can result in subpopulations of cells with different receptor statuses.
Impact on Treatment:
Therapeutic Resistance:
Loss of ERα or PgR can lead to resistance to endocrine therapies.
HER2 discordance affects the efficacy of HER2-targeted treatments.
Treatment Adjustment:
Regular reassessment of receptor status may be necessary to adjust treatment strategies appropriately.
Clinical Implications:
Prognosis:
Receptor discordance is often associated with a poorer prognosis.
Biopsies:
Obtaining biopsies from metastatic sites is crucial for accurate receptor status assessment and effective treatment planning.
Monitoring:
Continuous monitoring of receptor status throughout the disease course can guide personalized therapy adjustments.
Understanding and managing receptor discordance is essential for optimizing treatment outcomes and improving the prognosis for breast cancer patients.
Dr. Tan's Balance Method.pdf (From Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin)GeorgeKieling1
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About AOMA: The Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin offers a masters-level graduate program in acupuncture and Oriental medicine, preparing its students for careers as skilled, professional practitioners. AOMA is known for its internationally recognized faculty, award-winning student clinical internship program, and herbal medicine program. Since its founding in 1993, AOMA has grown rapidly in size and reputation, drawing students from around the nation and faculty from around the world. AOMA also conducts more than 20,000 patient visits annually in its student and professional clinics. AOMA collaborates with Western healthcare institutions including the Seton Family of Hospitals, and gives back to the community through partnerships with nonprofit organizations and by providing free and reduced price treatments to people who cannot afford them. The Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin is located at 2700 West Anderson Lane. AOMA also serves patients and retail customers at its south Austin location, 4701 West Gate Blvd. For more information see www.aoma.edu or call 512-492-303434.
CLASSIFICATION OF H1 ANTIHISTAMINICS-
FIRST GENERATION ANTIHISTAMINICS-
1)HIGHLY SEDATIVE-DIPHENHYDRAMINE,DIMENHYDRINATE,PROMETHAZINE,HYDROXYZINE 2)MODERATELY SEDATIVE- PHENARIMINE,CYPROHEPTADINE, MECLIZINE,CINNARIZINE
3)MILD SEDATIVE-CHLORPHENIRAMINE,DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
TRIPROLIDINE,CLEMASTINE
SECOND GENERATION ANTIHISTAMINICS-FEXOFENADINE,
LORATADINE,DESLORATADINE,CETIRIZINE,LEVOCETIRIZINE,
AZELASTINE,MIZOLASTINE,EBASTINE,RUPATADINE. Mechanism of action of 2nd generation antihistaminics-
These drugs competitively antagonize actions of
histamine at the H1 receptors.
Pharmacological actions-
Antagonism of histamine-The H1 antagonists effectively block histamine induced bronchoconstriction, contraction of intestinal and other smooth muscle and triple response especially wheal, flare and itch. Constriction of larger blood vessel by histamine is also antagonized.
2) Antiallergic actions-Many manifestations of immediate hypersensitivity (type I reactions)are suppressed. Urticaria, itching and angioedema are well controlled.3) CNS action-The older antihistamines produce variable degree of CNS depression.But in case of 2nd gen antihistaminics there is less CNS depressant property as these cross BBB to significantly lesser extent.
4) Anticholinergic action- many H1 blockers
in addition antagonize muscarinic actions of ACh. BUT IN 2ND gen histaminics there is Higher H1 selectivitiy : no anticholinergic side effects
Selective alpha1 blockers are Prazosin, Terazosin, Doxazosin, Tamsulosin and Silodosin majorly used to treat BPH, also hypertension, PTSD, Raynaud's phenomenon, CHF
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Osvaldo Bernardo Muchanga-GASTROINTESTINAL INFECTIONS AND GASTRITIS-2024.pdfOsvaldo Bernardo Muchanga
GASTROINTESTINAL INFECTIONS AND GASTRITIS
Osvaldo Bernardo Muchanga
Gastrointestinal Infections
GASTROINTESTINAL INFECTIONS result from the ingestion of pathogens that cause infections at the level of this tract, generally being transmitted by food, water and hands contaminated by microorganisms such as E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio cholerae, Campylobacter, Staphylococcus, Rotavirus among others that are generally contained in feces, thus configuring a FECAL-ORAL type of transmission.
Among the factors that lead to the occurrence of gastrointestinal infections are the hygienic and sanitary deficiencies that characterize our markets and other places where raw or cooked food is sold, poor environmental sanitation in communities, deficiencies in water treatment (or in the process of its plumbing), risky hygienic-sanitary habits (not washing hands after major and/or minor needs), among others.
These are generally consequences (signs and symptoms) resulting from gastrointestinal infections: diarrhea, vomiting, fever and malaise, among others.
The treatment consists of replacing lost liquids and electrolytes (drinking drinking water and other recommended liquids, including consumption of juicy fruits such as papayas, apples, pears, among others that contain water in their composition).
To prevent this, it is necessary to promote health education, improve the hygienic-sanitary conditions of markets and communities in general as a way of promoting, preserving and prolonging PUBLIC HEALTH.
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INTRO
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• Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a condition in which the kidneys are
unable to concentrate urine.
• Central DI: insufficient levels of circulating antidiuretic hormone
(ADH);
• Nephrogenic DI: defective renal ADH receptors in the kidneys.
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INDEX
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1. PHYSIOLOGY OF ADH
2. ETIOLOGY
3. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
4. CLINICAL MANIIFESTATIONS
5. DIAGNOSTICS
6. TREATMENT
5. Source: AMBOSS – GENERAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
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PHYSIOLOGY OF ADH
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6. Source: AMBOSS – GENERAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
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REGULATION OF ADH
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• Plasma osmolality: sensed by hypothalamic osmoreceptors
• Hypovolemia: sensed by the atrial stretch receptors
• Hypotension: sensed by the peripheral baroreceptors
• Angiotensin II: sensed by hypothalamic receptors
7. Source: Wondisford F.E. (2020) Posterior Pituitary. In: Essentials of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Springer, Cham.
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REGULATION OF ADH
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8. Source: AMBOSS – GENERAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
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ADH RECEPTOR
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RECEPTOR MAIN EFFECT ACTION
V1 (V1a)
Regulation of blood
pressure
Vasoconstrictive effects at higher
levels
V2
Regulation of plasma
osmolality
- Insertion of aquaporin channels in
the principal cells of the renal
collecting duct and DCT
Results in increased water
reabsorption
V3 (V1b) ACTH release
9. Source:AMBOSS – GENERAL ENDOCRINOLOGY, KATZUNG BASIC CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 14TH
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V2 RECEPTOR
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12. Source: AMBOSS – Diabetes insipidus
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CENTRAL DIABETES INSIPIDUS (CDI)
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Most common form: caused by insufficient or absent hypothalamic synthesis or
secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary
Primary (∼ ⅓ of cases)
• Most cases are idiopathic.
• The hereditary form is rare.
• Autoimmune etiology of primary CDI has been
suggested
13. Source: AMBOSS – Diabetes insipidus
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CENTRAL DIABETES INSIPIDUS (CDI)
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Secondary (∼ ⅔ of
cases)
• Brain tumors (especially craniopharyngioma) and
cerebral metastasis (most common: lung cancer and
leukemia/lymphoma)
• Neurosurgery: usually after the removal of large
adenomas
• Traumatic brain injury, pituitary bleeding,
subarachnoid hemorrhage
• Pituitary ischemia (e.g., Sheehan syndrome, ischemic
stroke)
• Infection (e.g., meningitis)
14. Source: Daniel G Bichet, MD, Clinical manifestations and causes of central diabetes insipidus, UpToDate, last accessed on 7/26/2021
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NEUROSURGERY OR TRAUMA
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• Often results in a typical triphasic response
1. Initial polyuric phase, beginning within 24 hours and lasting 4 to 5
days; this phase reflects inhibition of ADH release due to hypothalamic
dysfunction
2. On days 6 to 11, by an antidiuretic phase in which stored hormone is
slowly released from the degenerating posterior pituitary. During this
stage, excessive water intake can lead to hyponatremia because of a
transient syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
3. Permanent DI may then ensue after the posterior pituitary stores are
depleted.
15. Source: Hoorn EJ, Zietse R. Water balance disorders after neurosurgery: the triphasic response revisited. NDT Plus. 2010 Feb;3(1):42-44.
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NEUROSURGERY OR TRAUMA
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16. Source: AMBOSS – Diabetes insipidus
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NEPHROGENIC DIABETES INSIPIDUS (NDI)
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Rare: caused by defective ADH receptors in the distal tubules and collecting ducts
Hereditary
• X-linked mutation of AVPR2 gene and AR/AD mutation of
aquaporin-2 gene
Acquired
• Adverse effect of medications (lithium, demeclocycline)
• Hypokalemia, hypercalcemia
• Renal disease (e.g., autosomal dominant polycystic kidney
disease, renal amyloidosis)
• Pregnancy
18. Source: Daniel G Bichet, MD, Clinical manifestations and causes of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, UpToDate, last accessed 7/26/2021
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LITHIUM
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• Dysfunction of the aquaporin-2 water channel
19. Source: Daniel G Bichet, MD, Clinical manifestations and causes of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, UpToDate, last accessed on 7/26/2021
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OTHER CAUSE
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• Hypercalcemia: reduces the antidiuretic hormone-induced increase in
water permeability
• Hypokalemia: both decreased collecting tubule responsiveness to
ADH
• Pregnancy: vasopressinase
21. Source: AMBOSS – Diabetes insipidus
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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• Either ↓ ADH (central DI) or defective renal ADH receptors
(nephrogenic DI) → impaired ability of the kidneys to concentrate
urine (hypotonic collecting ducts) → dilute urine (low urine osmolarity)
• Urine osmolality changes
• Normal: 500–800 mOsmol/kg
• Partial DI (300–500 mOsmol/kg)
• Complete DI (< 300 mOsmol/kg, often < 100 mOsmol/kg)
22. Source: AMBOSS – Diabetes insipidus
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HYPEROSMOTIC VOLUME CONTRACTION
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• Loss of fluid with urine → increased extracellular fluid osmolarity →
passage of fluid from the intracellular to the extracellular space →
equalization of the osmolarities of the extracellular and
intracellular fluid
• Due to the loss of fluid, the osmolarities of intracellular and
extracellular compartments are now higher (hyperosmotic) than the
initial values.
• The fluid volume is redistributed between the two compartments to
equalize the osmolarities and remains lower than the initial values in
each of them (volume contraction)
27. Source: AMBOSS – Diabetes insipidus
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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PRIMARY POLYDIPSIA CENTRAL DI NEPHROGENIC DI
Cause
Psychiatric diseases
(e.g. schizophrenia,
obsessive-compulsive
disorder)
Lesions in the
hypothalamic thirst
center
• Primary: idiopathic
• Secondary: brain
lesions (e.g., tumors,
hypoxic injury,
surgery, etc.)
• ADH receptor
mutation
• Medications (e.g.,
lithium,
demeclocycline)
• Electrolyte
disturbances
(hypercalcemia,
hypokalemia)
Mechanism Excessive water intake Decreased ADH release ADH resistance
28. Source: AMBOSS – Diabetes insipidus
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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PRIMARY
POLYDIPSIA
CENTRAL DI NEPHROGENIC DI
Lab
findings
Sodium
Hyponatremia
(< 137 meq/L)
Mild hypernatremia (> 150 mEq/L)
ADH level
Normal or decreased Decreased Normal or increased
Plasmia
osmolality
Low-normal
(255–280 mOsmol/kg)
High-normal or slightly elevated
(280–290 mOsmol/kg)
Urine
osmolality
Very low (< 250
mOsmol/kg)
• Low
• Partial DI: 300–500 mOsmol/kg
• Complete DI: < 300 mOsmol/kg
• Urine specific gravity < 1.006
29. Source: AMBOSS – Diabetes insipidus
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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PRIMARY POLYDIPSIA CENTRAL DI NEPHROGENIC DI
Water
deprivation
test results
• Plasma osmolality: does
not raise above normal
level (275–290
mOsmol/kg)
• Urine osmolality: rises,
reaches normal value (>
600 mOsmol/kg)
• Plasma osmolality: rises
(> 290 mOsmol/kg)
• Urine osmolality: remains low
Desmopressin
administration
test result
Water deprivation test
results confirm diagnosis;
no need to administer
desmopressin
Plasma osmolality:
normalizes (275–290
mOsmol/kg)
Urine osmolality rises
In partial CDI: ∼ 10%
In complete CDI: by >
50%
Plasma osmolality
remains elevated
Urine osmolality
remains low
In partial NDI: ∼ 10%
In complete NDI: no
change
31. Source: AMBOSS – Diabetes Insipidus
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CENTRAL DIABETES INSIPIDUS
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• Desmopressin: synthetic vasopressin without vasoconstrictive effects
• Administration: intranasal, subcutaneous, or oral
• Important side effect: hyponatremia (→ see syndrome of
inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion)
• Other indications besides central diabetes insipidus include:
• Hemophilia A
• Von Willebrand disease
• Sleep enuresis
• Alternative medication: chlorpropamide
32. Source: AMBOSS – Diabetes Insipidus
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NEPHROGENIC DIABETES INSIPIDUS
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• Discontinuation of the causative agent (e.g., lithium, demeclocycline)
in medication-induced NDI
• Thiazide diuretics
• NSAIDs (e.g., indomethacin)
• Amiloride : Indicated in patients with lithium-induced NDI; amiloride
blocks lithium entry through the sodium channel.
37. Source: Daniel G Bichet, MD, Clinical manifestations and causes of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, UpToDate, last accessed 7/26/2021
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SOURCE
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• Wondisford F.E. (2020) Posterior Pituitary. In: Essentials of
Endocrinology and Metabolism. Springer, Cham.
• AMBOSS – General Endocrinology
• AMBOSS – Diabetes Insipidus
• KATZUNG BASIC CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 14TH
• Daniel G Bichet, MD, Clinical manifestations and causes of nephrogenic
diabetes insipidus, UpToDate, last accessed 7/26/2021
• Hoorn EJ, Zietse R. Water balance disorders after neurosurgery: the
triphasic response revisited. NDT Plus. 2010 Feb;3(1):42-44.
• Daniel G Bichet, MD, Clinical manifestations and causes of central
diabetes insipidus, UpToDate, last accessed on 7/26/2021
Editor's Notes
- ĐTN trung ương: V NT 6-12 l/ngày; khởi phát đột ngột, khát suốt ngày và đêm, Na+ HTh bình thường cao.
- ĐTN thận: khởi phát từ từ hơn.
hoạt tính chống lợi niệu cao hơn 2000 so với LAVP
Desmopressin: thuốc duy nhất được chọn.
- Có 2 – 25% hoạt tính oxytocin so với LAVP chỉ ảnh hưởng ít lên co bóp tử cung.
- Desmopressin không bị phá hủy bởi oxytocinase và an toàn cho cả mẹ và thai.