Typically, dialysis is ordered when the kidney function declines to 10-15% of its normal function. As per NKF KDOQI, planning for dialysis should begin when patients reach chronic kidney disease stage 4/ CKD 4, it is when the glomerular filtration or creatinine clearance falls below 30mL/min. However, this is not the only indication for the […]
REMOVAL OF WASTES One of the main tasks of the kidney is to rid the body wastes and excess fluids. These are excretory functions by making urine that is high level of waste products. The waste is from foods that are digested and metabolized. Other waste includes drugs, toxins and acids. ABSORPTION OF NUTRIENTS […]
It is commonly defined as an abrupt decline in renal function, clinically manifesting as a reversible acute increase in nitrogen waste products measured by blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine levels. Acute kidney failure isn’t always permanent. If you get treatment right away and if you don’t have other serious health problems your kidneys […]
