Acute Tubular Necrosis Flashcards by Diron Ranjin | Brainscape

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characterised by granular casts =

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Acute Tubular Necrosis

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urinalysis is performed to look for muddy brown casts… indicative of

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Acute Tubular Necrosis

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urine osmolality < 350 mOsm/kg

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Acute tubular necrosis -

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urine osmolality > 500 mOsm/kg

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prerenal uraemia - don’t have enough blood flowing through your kidneys

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What is Acute Tubular Necrosis?

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Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) is a renal condition describing injury to the tubular epithelial cells of the kidneys due to ischemic events or direct toxicity. It represents the most common cause of intrinsic AKI.

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