Kidney Tubular Cell Protection; Recent Findings

Acute renal failure (arf) or acute kidney injury (aki) may develop due to numerous factors including obstruction of the urinary tract, toxic substances to kidney and low blood volume. acute renal failure may lead to numerous complications including metabolic acidosis, uremia and changes in body fluid balance. the diagnosis of acute kidney injury is based mainly on the laboratory findings, such as blood creatinine and urea nitrogen. management includes treatment of the underlying disorder and supportive care.