Wednesday, 25 April 2018

Effect of Diuretics: Last minute revision

The given table indicates excretion of each electrolyte. This has been given wrongly in almost all the guides. Stick on to this table to get the question right.

Also remember:

Mannitol reduces Renin levels
Loop diuretics and Thiazides raise Renin levels.

Maximum Sodium excretion is seen with Loop diuretics
But
Maximum risk of hyponatremia is seen with Thiazides. (Reason not known)
(Often tested in all examinations)

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

Cold Storage times for different organs

Remember that Highest rate of rejection is seen with Small Bowel Transplant.