Intrinsic Renal Failure Diagnosis

Intrinsic Renal Failure Diagnosis During acute intrinsic renal failure, three clinical phases can be distinguished. The initial phase of injury is the period between the onset of insult and established renal failure. This phase can last several hours or, rarely, days. The second...

Postrenal Failure Diagnosis

Postrenal Failure Diagnosis The pediatrician must be alert to the possibility of renal obstruction. When a child presents with the signs of azotemia and a sudden decrease in urine output, the history and physical examination can help determine the location and cause of obstruction....

Prerenal Failure Diagnosis

Prerenal Failure Diagnosis The patient who has prerenal failure will evidence the signs and symptoms of decreased effective blood volume or perfusion. There may be a history of vomiting, diarrhea, recent febrile illness, surgery, imbalance between input and output, heart problems,...

Acute Renal Failure (ARF) in Children

Acute Renal Failure in Children Acute Renal Failure (ARF) is relatively uncommon, its mortality rate is potentially so high that it is important to recognize this condition in children. Rapid deterioration of renal function is caused by numerous insults and results in typical findings,...