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. 2013 Mar 31;26(1):12-5.

Renal failure in burn patients: a review

S S Emara  1 , A A Alzaylai
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Renal failure in burn patients: a review

S S Emara et al. Ann Burns Fire Disasters. .

Abstract
in English, French

Burn care providers are usually challenged by multiple complications during the management of acute burns. One of the most common complications worldwide is renal failure. This article reviews the various aspects of renal failure management in burn patients. Two different types of renal failures develop in these patients. The different aetiological factors, incidence, suspected prognosis, ways of diagnosing, as well as prevention methods, and the most accepted treatment modalities are all discussed. A good understanding and an effective assessment of the problem help to reduce both morbidity and mortality in burn management.

Tous ceux qui s’occupent de soigner les patients brûlés doivent affronter le problème des nombreuses complications qui se présentent au cours de la gestion des brûlures graves. Une des complications les plus courantes dans tout le monde est l’insuffisance rénale. Cet article passe en revue les différents aspects de la gestion de l’insuffisance rénale chez les patients brûlés. Il y a deux types d’insuffisance rénales qui se développent dans cette catégorie des patients. Les Auteurs considèrent les divers facteurs étiologiques, l’incidence, les pronostics et les moyens de diagnostic, ainsi que des méthodes de prévention et les modalités de traitement les plus acceptées. Une bonne compréhension et une évaluation efficace du problème aident à réduire la morbidité et la mortalité dans la gestion des brûlures.

Keywords: burn; nephrotoxic; renal failure.

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Table I. Criteria for haemodialysis
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