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Acute renal failure (ARF) is the rapid deterioration of renal function over hours to days resulting in the failure to excrete waste and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. It can be caused by pre-renal issues like hypovolemia, renal issues like acute tubular necrosis, or post-renal issues like obstruction. ARF is diagnosed through blood tests of creatinine and BUN as well as urinalysis. Treatment focuses on reversing the underlying cause and providing supportive care like fluid management and potentiall

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Joseph Krafft
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