Acute Tubular Necrosis Flashcards

1
Q

causes

A

Ischaemia:
shock
sepsi

toxins:
gentamicin
radio contrast dye
myoglobin from rhabdomyolysis

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2
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signs

A

AKI - raised potassium, urea, creatine

urinalysis - muddy casts seen

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3
Q

management

A

supportive

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4
Q

does it have a good response to fluids

A

no

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