ACUTE
RENAL FAILURE
,INTRODUCTION
Renal failure is the inability of kidneys to excrete
waste material, concentrate urine & conserve
electrolyte.
It can occur suddenly- ARF
Prolonged ARF- CRF
, DEFINITIONS
Acute renal failure is a sudden reduction in kidney
function that results in nitrogenous wastes
accumulating in the blood.
Principal Feature- oliguria & Azotemia
RENAL FAILURE
,INTRODUCTION
Renal failure is the inability of kidneys to excrete
waste material, concentrate urine & conserve
electrolyte.
It can occur suddenly- ARF
Prolonged ARF- CRF
, DEFINITIONS
Acute renal failure is a sudden reduction in kidney
function that results in nitrogenous wastes
accumulating in the blood.
Principal Feature- oliguria & Azotemia