Acute renal failure: a sequelae of sepsis.
Acute renal failure in the critically ill patient may have a wide range of clinical presentations and necessitate numerous nursing interventions. This article reviews the etiologies, pathophysiology, and diagnoses related to acute kidney dysfunction with a particular emphasis on sequelae related to sepsis. Additionally, the nursing care for managing patients with acute renal failure with the available renal replacement modalities is discussed.
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D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D017582:Renal Replacement Therapy; D018805:Sepsis / Q000150:complications*