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Why are SCr values now standardized?
Decrease variability among laboratories
Improve reliability of eGFR results
What weight should be used to calculate the CG CrCl equation?
Actual
Unless the patient is 30% greater than IBW, then use Adjusted body weight
What is a requirement of the patient's renal function when calculating CrCl?
Stable renal function
What are some limitations of using CG CrCl?
Overestimates renal function
Not re-expressed with standardized SCr values
Use in elderly patients- should we round SCr to 1.0?
Use in obese patients- not sure what weight to use
What are some clinical pearls of CrCl?
Used most frequently in practice
Preferred method for drug dosing
What are some limitations for MDRD?
Use of SCr
Underestimates GFR
Not validated for drug dosing
Not tested in elderly patients, low weight patients or some ethnic groups
Less accurate at higher GFRs (Reason we say > 60 instead of an exact number)
What are the clinical pearls for MDRD?
Population screening tool
Reported with most lab data
Pysicians constantly referring to this to dose medications
Can be used for dosing if adjusted for body surface area
What are some limitations of CKD-EPI?
Complex equation
Not validated in children, pregnant women, and some ethnic subgroups
Not adapted into clinical practice
Not validated for drug dosing
What is a clinical pearl of CKD-EPI?
More accurate with eGFR > 60 ml/min/1.73 m2
What are the units for weight and heigh in the Salazar-Corcoran equation?
Kg
Meters
In what patient population is the salazar-corcoran equation most commonly used?
Morbidly obese patients
What are some limitations of the salazar-corcoran equation?
Only for morbidly obese patients
Not commonly used in practice
What is a clinical pearl of the salazar-corcoran equation?
Uses fat-free body mass
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Renal Dose Adjustments
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Renal Quiz 2
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2012-04-18T23:18:51Z
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