Acute kidney injury: How kidneys work and what happens if there is an injury - 07/2018

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Acute kidney injury: How kidneys work and what happens if there is an injury

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Abstract

This handout describes what the kidneys do, and the causes, symptoms, and treatment of acute kidney injury, also known as renal failure. The handout includes illustrations of the renal system, a hemodialysis machine, and resources for more information.

Author

7SA Transplant/Medical-Surgical

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2009

Revision Date

07/2018

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General Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Urinary and Reproductive System Disorders

Specific Subject/Keyword

Diagnosis

Kidney Disorders

Dialysis

Hemodialysis

Kidney

Kidney Failure

Languages

English

Record ID

3666