Acute renal failure

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An abrupt decrease in the kidneys' ability to excrete waste products is a common cause of severe morbidity and death in critically ill patients. This complication may result from prerenal, renal parenchymal, or postrenal causes. The authors describe the clinical and laboratory evaluation of acute renal failure and offer an approach to prevention and appropriate management.

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Rajesh K. Davda

Rajesh K. Davda, MD Dr Davda is assistant professor of medicine, department of medicine, division of nephrology, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, Charleston.

Nicolas J. Guzman

Nicolas J. Guzman, MD Dr Guzman is assistant professor of medicine and pharmacology, division of nephrology, hypertension, and transplantation, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville.