Abstract
Despite advances in critical care, improvements in supportive therapy, and the advent of hemodialysis almost 25 years ago, acute renal failure continues to be a highly prevalent cause of morbidity and mortality in the hospital setting. In hospitalized patients, acute renal failure has been associated with a marked increment in mortality. The following chapter reviews acute renal failure in the critically ill patient; specifically, its pathophysiologic mechanisms, methods of diagnosis, and treatment plan.
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Martin, U.J., O’Brien, G.M. (2002). Acute Renal Failure. In: Criner, G.J., D’Alonzo, G.E. (eds) Critical Care Study Guide. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-3927-5_19
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