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Review
. 2006 Feb;82(964):106-16.
doi: 10.1136/pgmj.2005.038588.

Management of acute renal failure

A C Fry  1 , K Farrington
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Review

Management of acute renal failure

A C Fry et al. Postgrad Med J. 2006 Feb.

Abstract

Acute renal failure is a common condition, frequently encountered in both community practice and hospital inpatients. While it remains a heterologous condition, following basic principles makes investigation straightforward, and initial management follows a standard pathway in most patients. This article shows this, advises on therapeutic strategies, including those in special situations, and should help the clinician in deciding when to refer to a nephrologist, and when to consider renal replacement therapy.

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Competing interests: none declared

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