Acute Tubular Necrosis Flashcards by Kelan Pascoe | Brainscape

Q

What is the most common cause of AKI?

A

Acute tubular necrosis

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What is acute tubular necrosis?

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Necrosis of the renal tubular epithelial cells affects the functioning of the kidney.

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What is this a presentation of?

Raised urea, creatinine, potassium (AKI). Muddy brown casts in urine.

A

Acute tubular necrosis

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What are the causes of acute tubular necrosis?

A

Renal ischaemia - shock, sepsis

2. Toxins - aminoglycosides, myoglobin secondary to rhabdomyolysis

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