Gold Standards & Treatments
Condition & Management
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
• Blood pressure control: Use of antihypertensive medications (e.g., ACE inhibitors, ARBs) to manage blood pressure.
• Dietary management: Limit protein intake, reduce sodium and potassium, and maintain adequate hydration.
• Management of complications: Treat anemia, mineral and bone disorders, and metabolic acidosis.
• Dietary management: Limit protein intake, reduce sodium and potassium, and maintain adequate hydration.
• Management of complications: Treat anemia, mineral and bone disorders, and metabolic acidosis.
Supportive Care
Supportive care manages symptoms and maintains comfort while primary therapy targets the underlying cause.
Key Components
- Hydration: Oral/IV fluids as needed.
- Pain & Fever: Acetaminophen/NSAIDs as appropriate.
- Oxygen Therapy: For respiratory distress.
- Nutritional Support: Adequate intake; special diets when indicated.
- Monitoring: Vitals, O2 sat, early detection of deterioration.
- Rest: Encourage recovery.
- Manage Complications: e.g., dehydration, seizures, delirium.
In viral illnesses (e.g., where acyclovir/valacyclovir are used), supportive care addresses dehydration, pain, and monitoring for complications.