Acute renal failure (ARF) is characterised by progressive azotaemia, and for therapeutic
purposes consideration of prerenal, intrinsic renal and postrenal types still holds good …

Acute renal failure is a commonly encountered condition in the hospital setting. In many
cases accurate history-taking, careful examination of the patient and meticulous monitoring …

Although numerous therapies have been used for the treatment and prevention of acute
renal failure (ARF), none has been successful in reducing mortality. Agents commonly used …

Acute renal failure in the critically ill patient is associated with high mortality. Often these
patients are hemodynamically unstable, require judicious fluid management, and have a …

Since the clinical apphcation of continuous hemofihration techniques to the management of
acute renal failure in critical illness, there has been persistent controversy as to which …

Acute renal failure is a common condition in intensive care units. The negative impact of
acute renal failure on mortality has been demonstrated in recent studies. All critically ill …

Acute Renal Failure in Practice, edited by practising renal physicians, is the essential guide
to the clinical management of patients with acute renal failure and its complex, life …

Renal and electrolyte complications are commonplace in intensive care. This article will
focus on selected issues of interest to practicing of critical care physicians. It is not meant to …

Despite considerable investigative effort and attempts to improve therapy, mortality from
acute renal failure (ARF) continues to be high. This is particularly true when ischemia is the …

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MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE RENAL FAILURE DONALD F. NORTMAN and STANLEY S …