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Understanding Acute Renal Failure by Rowena Fernandez is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses acute renal failure, which occurs when the kidneys rapidly decline in function and can no longer filter waste from the blood. It is classified as pre-renal, intrinsic renal, or post-renal failure. Pre-renal failure is caused by decreased blood flow to the kidneys. Intrinsic renal failure damages the kidneys directly, while post-renal failure results from a blockage preventing urine outflow. Various toxins and substances can cause the different types of acute renal failure. Laboratory
- Author
- Rowena Fernandez
- Language
- EN