Acute Renal Failure, Azotemia, and Acute Kidney Injury - Diagnosis and Treatment
Offered By: Medicosis Perfectionalis via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the intricacies of Acute Renal Failure (ARF), Azotemia, and Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in this comprehensive 16-minute video lecture. Delve into the diagnosis and treatment of these kidney conditions, understanding the characteristics of intra-renal azotemia, including elevated urea and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels, high serum creatinine, low BUN/Cr ratio, high Fractional Exertion of Sodium (FENa), low urine osmolality, and reduced urine volume. Learn about pre-renal, intra-renal, and post-renal azotemia, as well as the effects of diuretics, dietary protein, nitrogenous waste, and the differences between ammonemia and uremia. Gain insights into metabolic acidosis and kidney pathology, making this lecture valuable for doctors, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, dentists, and medical students seeking to enhance their knowledge of nephrology.
Syllabus
Acute Renal Failure (ARF) - Azotemia - Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) -Diagnosis & Treatment
Taught by
Medicosis Perfectionalis
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