Acute Renal Failure

Failure of the kidney to function acutely i.e. within a period of hours or days is a serious condition which require immediate diagnosis and managment.

What are the common causes of Acute renal failure?

ARF usually occurs in hospitalized patients with serious systemic illness such as infection , low blood pressure and shock, and as a side effects of the use of certain antibiotics or drugs used for the treatment of concomitant conditions. It may also be the result of multi-organ system failure. Acute obstruction of the urinary tract and dehydration can cause renal failure

What is the treatment of the acute renal failure?

In the patient with acute renal failure careful fluid management and correction of the underlying cause is the main line of therapy. Dialysis may be required until kidney function recovers.

What is the prognosis of acute renal failure?

This largely depends on the underlying cause. When renal failure complicates multiorgan system failure the prognosis can be guarded. On the other hand acute renal failure secondary to dehydration may resolve promptly. In general most patients with acute renal failure recover renal function if the underlying process is treatable.

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Last updated Monday, November 26, 2001