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Acute Renal Failure in Sickle Cell Disease by Victor Nathaniel Burak is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Acute renal failure (ARF) in sickle cell disease (SCD) is characterized by a rapid decline in renal function, often associated with acute vaso-occlusive crises or multisystem organ failure. The causes of ARF can be pre-renal, post-renal, or intrinsic renal disease, with significant pathophysiological implications due to renal medullary ischemia and infarction. Recommendations for management include daily monitoring of renal function, avoiding nephrotoxic agents, and considering renal replacement therapy as
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- Victor Nathaniel Burak
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- EN