| Fluid balance | Prevent
hypervolaemia (Na restriction, diuretics) Avoid hypovolaemia (no oedema, postural hypotension) Watch out for sodium-losing patients who will benefit from Na supplementation. |
| Hypertension | See blood pressure in renal disease |
| Diet | See diet |
| Hyperlipidaemia | See hyperlipidaemia |
| Acidosis | Prescribe NaHCO3 to keep plasma bicarbonate ≥20 if Na load permits |
| Osteodystrophy |
Prescribe alfacalcidol (calcitriol equally effective) when there is hypocalcaemia or when PTH >2x normal in the presence of normal serum calcium. See osteodystrophy. |
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