Renal Failure

Definition

pRIFLE criteria for AKI

KDIGO Criteria for AKI


Pathophysiology

Figure 1: The Glomerulus and Nephron





Diagnosis

Treatment

Figure 2: Diuretics and sites of action in the Nephron

References

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3) G.J. Schwartz, G.B. Haycock, C.M. Edelmann, et al.: A simple estimate of glomerular filtration rate in childrens derived from body length and plasma creatnine.Pediatrics. 58 (2):259-263 1976