Hosam Mohamed-
blurred vision, elevated BP at home, elevated sugars, recent infections, dehydration, N/V/D
What are the symptoms of acute renal failure? (6)
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decreased GFR, rapid elevation of BUN/SCr, oliguria, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, HTN, hematuria, proteinuria, edema
What clinical signs do we watch out for in acute renal failure? (9)
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atherosclerotic CVD, states of renal hypoperfusion
Which situations can NSAIDs cause pre-renal failure? (2)
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renal hypoperfusion, nephrotoxins, sepsis, 3rd-degree burns > 15% BSA, endogenous toxins (cancer)
What are the causes of Acute Tubular necrosis? (5)
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azotemia develops after: hypotensive event, severe sepsis, drug exposure
How is ATN diagnosed?
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azotemia
-elevation, or buildup of, nitrogenous products (BUN usually ranging 7 to 21 mg/dL), creatinine in the blood, and other secondary waste products within the body.
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renal papillae
Renal papillary necrosis is a disorder of the kidneys in which all or part of ___________ die.
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sickle cell anemia
What is the most common cause of Renal papillary necrosis?
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diabetic nephropathy, kidney infection, transplant rejection, UTI, sickle cell
What can cause Renal Papillary Necrosis? (5)
