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Renal System
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- 1Functions of the KidneyExcretory- Excretion of waste products
Regulatory- Regulation of blood pressure and water
Endocrine- Production of EPO, renin and prostaglandins - 2Chronic Kidney FailureChronic Kidney failure is the general loss of function. When CKF reaches an advanced stage dangerous levels of electrolytes and toxins build up in the body.
- 3Acute Kidney InjuryOccurs when there is a loss of function and are unable to filter waste products from your body waste accumulates. If you are in good health though you should be able to recover easily.
- 4Chronic Kidney Failure symptoms1. Nausea
2. Loss of appetite
3. Fatigue and Weakness
4. Sleep problems
5. Loss of Cognitive function - 5Acute Kidney Injury symptoms1. Decreased urine output
2. Drowsiness
3. Fluid retention
4. Fatigue
5. Shortness of breath - 6Chronic Kidney Failure Causes1. Type 1 or 2 diabetes
2. High Blood pressure
3. Polycystic Kidney disease - 7Acute Kidney Injury Causes1. Direct damage through an injury
2. Urine drainage tubes become blocked
3. Blood clots in veins and arteries around the kidney - 8Chronic Kidney Failure Diagnosis1. Blood Test to see if there is an abnormal amount of Urea
2. Removing a sample of the kidney
3. Urine test - 9Acute Kidney Failure Diagnosis1. Urine output measurement
2. Blood test that will reveal the amount of creatinine
3. Ultrasound - 10Chronic Kidney Failure Treatment1. High blood pressure medication (ACE)
2. Lower cholesterol medication (statins)
3. Dialysis
4. Kidney transplant - 11Acute Kidney Injury Treatment1. IV fluids
2. Control of blood potassium (calcium)
3. Restore blood calcium
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- Flash cards on Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease
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