title: Acute renal failure. Managing a devastating illness.
abstract: Acute renal failure is a frequently encountered clinical event. The causes are varied and may not always be obvious. A logical approach to evaluation and aggressive management with the aid of a nephrologist will ensure the best outcome of an often fatal illness.
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000150:complications; D003404:Creatinine / Q000097:blood; D005921:Glomerulonephritis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007683:Kidney Tubular Necrosis, Acute / Q000150:complications; D009395:Nephritis, Interstitial / Q000150:complications; D014511:Uremia / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D003404:Creatinine