Rodriguez Kidney & Lung Clinic

03/03/2022

Acute acidemia is frequently observed during critical illness with an incidence varying from 14-42%. Persistent acidemia has been associated with poor prognosis with a mortality rate of 57% when pH

27/02/2022

This HYPOKALEMIA infographic is 👌
(Credits to Drs. Priti and Tomacruz @ )

10/02/2022

Not to forget: Rare and overlooked causes of AKI
(Credits to ISN Educ)

08/02/2022

Severe sepsis and septic shock result in 751,000 estimated cases and 215,000 deaths annually in the US, with an associated cost in excess of $16 billion. Given the morbidity and mortality associated with severe sepsis, the ability to risk-stratify patients in the most proximal phase of their illness may assist clinicians to more effectively manage the care of these patients to improve their outcomes.

Serum lactate is a potentially useful biomarker to risk-stratify patients with severe sepsis; however, it is plausible that elevated serum lactate is simply a manifestation of clinically apparent organ dysfunction and/or shock such as refractory hypotension.

For more information, read the infographics.

06/02/2022

Virtually every adult on the planet consumes too much salt, studies have determined, with an average of 3.95 grams of sodium consumed per person per day--nearly double the two grams daily recommended by the World Health Organization. Elevated sodium consumption is associated with high blood pressure and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death.

Salt substitutes have been shown to lower blood pressure, but their effects on cardiovascular and safety outcomes remain uncertain.

To learn more about this, let’s take the time to view the infographic below

05/02/2022

Intravenous fluids are routinely used in critically ill patients to sustain or replenish intravascular volume and to deliver drug infusions 💦💉

Saline solutions have been the primary fluid used over time, but recent studies have suggested that balanced crystalloids may lead to better outcomes. More so, the rate of infusion has also been thought to affect overall mortality among critically ill patients.

To learn more about this, let’s take the time to view the infographic below!

02/02/2022

Did you know that hemorrhoidal disease is the fourth leading outpatient gastrointestinal diagnosis? Patients complain most commonly of bleeding in internal hemorrhoids🩸

Micronized diosmin 450 mg, hesperidin 50 mg (MPFF) has been recommended in the early control of bleeding from acute internal hemorrhoids. We found out that this treatment can cease bleeding 2X better than placebo 💊

Want to know more about this? Read, pause, and let’s learn together! 📖

31/01/2022

Infective endocarditis (IE) is uncommon yet still a deadly disease as it remains to have high mortality and severe complications, especially in patients with heart conditions.

Have a minute to learn from this infographic about the updated guidelines for the management of infective endocarditis by the European Society of Cardiology 2015.

29/01/2022

Diabetes is the 5th most common comorbidity in patients afflicted with Heart Failure aged 65 years old and above.

A sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor has been recommended to reduce the risk of worsening heart failure and cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes and established heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

Click on the infographic below, or scan the QR code to know more about this study!

30/08/2021

Dyslipidemia is a heterogeneous group of disorders in lipid metabolism. Many patients with this condition are at increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. However, early intervention can reduce this risk!

Learn more about the risk factors and its estimation, treatment strategies and goals for CVD prevention, as well as lifestyle recommendations for patients with dyslipidemia.

20/08/2021

Chronic kidney disease is a persistent abnormality in kidney structure of function, most commonly attributed to diabetes or hypertension. Appropriate screening, diagnosis, and management are necessary to prevent complications related to CKD, especially since cardiovascular disease is the major adverse outcome and cause of early morbidity and mortality in patients with CKD.

Learn more about the classification, accurate blood pressure readings, goals in blood pressure management, and pharmacologic and lifestyle management for hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease.

17/08/2021

Sepsis is a life-threatening event that could lead to mortality. Early recognition and timely management are essential.

Be aware and learn more through this infographic about the management of sepsis and septic shock based from the latest 2020 PSMID Guidelines.

12/08/2021