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A recent acute cause like severe bleeding and hypovolaemia or acute urinary tract obstruction usually point to an acute type of renal failure. Chronic Diabetes or hypertension, poly-cystic kidney disease etc on the other hand makes the chronic renal failure more likely.
An ultrasound can be helpful, as a chronic renal disease can lead to a shrunken kidney. So the size of the kidney can be helpful.
Serial measurement of serum creatinine is the preferred measure, but generally if in doubt, it is better to treat as acute renal failure, which is usually reversible, as opposed to the chronic form which is not.
Other biochemical abnormalities like hyperphosphataemia, hyperkalemia and low erythropoetin can also favor the chronic form of renal failure, but are generally less reliable.
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What is the difference between acute renal failure and chronic renal failure?
The difference between acute renal (kidney) failure and chronic kidney failure, is that acute is a sudden onset. Something like a medical condition, trama, or surgery can cause the failure within days or even hrs. Chrinic kidney failure is slow damage to the kidney over a few years, resulting in the kidneys not being able to filter blood properly.
What acute means?
Acute means "now", "immediate", "current". Acute is often found as a description of a medical problem. For example, "The patient was admitted for acute renal failure." If the condition is not acute, it it chronic. For example, "The patient received a diagnosis of chronic renal failure."
What icd 9 for acute and chronic renal failure in patient with hypertension?
584.9, 403.90, 585.9
Difference between chronic and acute PEM?
Acute is a relatively new occurrence Chronic has been happening for an extended period of time.
Complications of nephritic syndrome?
* Acute kidney failure * Chronic kidney failure * End-stage kidney disease * High blood pressure * Congestive heart failure * Pulmonary edema * Chronic glomerulonephritis * Nephrotic syndrome
What are the similarities between acute and chronic inflammation?
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What has the author Mark A Newberry written?
Mark A. Newberry has written: 'Textbook of hemodialysis for patient care personnel' -- subject(s): Acute renal failure, Chronic Kidney Failure, Chronic renal failure, Hemodialysis, Therapy, Treatment
What are the icd-9-cm codes for acute and chronic renal failure in patient with hypertension?
584.9, 403.90, 585.9
What does acutely mean?
Acute means "now", "immediate", "current". Acute is often found as a description of a medical problem. For example, "The patient was admitted for acute renal failure." If the condition is not acute, it it chronic. For example, "The patient received a diagnosis of chronic renal failure."
Acute left sided congestive heart failure what exactly does ACUTE mean in this instance?
'Acute' means sudden onset or short course, as opposed to 'chronic' which means long duration or frequent recurrence.
What is the difference between respiratory failure?
Respiratory failure occurs when the respiratory system fails to adequately exchange gases, leading to insufficient oxygen or excessive carbon dioxide in the blood. It can be classified as either acute or chronic, with acute respiratory failure developing rapidly, often due to conditions like pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), while chronic respiratory failure develops gradually, typically associated with long-term diseases like COPD or pulmonary fibrosis. The primary distinction lies in the underlying causes, duration, and the body's ability to compensate for impaired gas exchange.
What is the difference between acute ulcerative gingivitis and herpetic stomatitis?
difference bt chronic n acute gingivitis
