ACUTE RENAL FAILURE Acute renal failure is the sudden and complete loss of the ability of the kidneys to remove waste. It occurs when the kidneys stop working over a period of hours, days, or in some cases, weeks.
CAUSES OF ARF PRERENAL INTRARENAL POSTRENAL
PRERENAL CAUSE Sudden and severe drop in blood pressure (shock) or interruption of blood flow to the kidneys from severe injury or illness.
Direct damage to the kidneys by inflammation, toxins, drugs, infection, or reduced blood supply. INTRARENAL CAUSE
Sudden obstruction of urine flow due to enlarged prostrate, kidney stones, bladder tumor or injury. POSTRENAL CAUSE
RISK FACTORS Being hospitalized, especially for a serious condition that requires intensive care Advanced age Diabetes High blood pressure Heart failure, Kidney diseases, Liver disease etc.
Renal damage is occurring. The child may be asymptomatic 1. Initiation phase
2. Oliguric phase This phase starts when urinary volume less than 30 ml to 400 ml/ 24 hours. Impaired glomerular filtration Waste cannot be remove Uremia develops CCF(Congestive cardiac failure), HTN, anemia
3. Diuresis Phase Diuresis phase is marked by increased urine secretion of more than 400 ml/ 24 hours. Gradual return to normal Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance due to excess urination.
4. Recovery Phase It takes months - if left untreated it result in fluid overload, electrolyte imbalance, uremia(abnormally high level of waste product in the blood) and coma.
CLINICAL MANIFESTAIONS Severe oliguria/ Anuria Child may be extremely sick Nausea / Vomiting Lethargy Dehydration Altered consciousness Irregular cardiac rate, rhythm Edema
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONS Careful history taking : Vomiting, diarrhea , fever, other renal disease Laboratory investigations: Anemia , raised serum creatinine level, blood urea, electrolytes etc. Urine examination: Proteinuria, Hematuria , presence of casts (tiny tube shaped particles made up of WBC, RBC or kidney cells).
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONS USG IVP Renal biopsy
Pharmacologic Therapy Fluid and dietary restrictions Use of diuretics Maintain Electrolytes Stimulate production of urine with IV fluids, diuretics, etc. Hemodialysis
Nursing management Monitor I/O, including all body fluids Monitor lab results Watch hyperkalemia symptoms: malaise, anorexia, muscle weakness, ECG changes etc. Watch for hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia if receiving TPN or insulin infusions.
Nursing management Maintain nutrition Mouth care Daily weights Assess for signs of heart failure Skin integrity problems
CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE OR ESRD
DEFINITION Crf or esrd is a progressive, irreversible deterioration(becoming worse) in renal function in which the body’s ability to maintain metabolic and fluid and electrolyte balance fails resulting in uremia or azotemia (elevation of nitrogen in blood).
ETIOLOGY AND RISK FACTORS Obstruction of the urinary tract Hereditary lesions Polycystic kidney disease (cluster of cysts develop in the kidneys) Infections Vascular diseases (heart diseases)
ETIOLOGY AND RISK FACTORS Environmental or occupational agents. (chemical elements) Lead Cadmium Mercury Chromium
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Due to etiological factors Decreased gfr Hypertrophy(increase in size) of nephrons Inability to concentrate urine Further loss of nephron function Loss of non-excretory(secretion of hormones,Vit D etc.) and excretory function
STAGES OF CRF Reduced Renal reserve BUN is high or normal Client has no C/M 40 to 75 % loss of nephron function
STAGES OF CRF 2. Renal Insufficiency 75 to 90 % loss of nephron function Impaired urine concentration Nocturia, mild anemia, increased creatinine and BUN
STAGES OF CRF 3. Renal failure Severe azotemia Impaired urine dilution Severe anemia Electrolyte Imbalances Hypernatremia, Hyperkalemia , Hyperphosphatemia
STAGES OF CRF 4 . End Stage Renal Disease 10 % nephrons functioning Multisystem dysfunction
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS Early symptoms Weakness Anorexia Nausea Failure to thrive Unexplained anemia Osteodystrophy (bone disorder that affects bone growth) Growth failure
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS 2. Late manifestations Gastrointestinal bleeding Pericarditis (inflammation of pericardium) Congestive cardiac failure Altered sensorium (inability to think clearly)
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS 3. Indications of poor prognosis Convulsions Coma Cardiomyopathy(chronic disease of the heart muscle)
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION Blood examination – Decreased hematocrit , increased K+ & phosphorus Renal function test – Gradual increase in BUN, uric acid & creatinine Urinalysis – Variation in specific gravity, increased urine creatinine, change in total urine output.
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION X-Ray – Chest, hands, knees, pelvis, spine to detect bony defect. ECG and IVP Other abnormal findings – Metabolic acidosis, Fluid imbalance, Insulin resistance
MANAGEMENT Preserve the renal function and dialysis Controlling the disease process. Controlling BP by diet control, weight control and medication. Reducing dietary protein intake
MANAGEMENT 2) Alleviate extra renal manifestations. Pruritis – Topical emollient and lotion. Antihistamine. IV Lidocaine
MANAGEMENT b) Neurological manifestations. Safety measures to protect from injury. Anticonvulsants. Sedatives
MANAGEMENT 3. Improve body chemistry . Dialysis Medications Diet
HEMODIALYSIS VS PERITONEAL DIALYSIS Hemodialysis uses a machine and a filter to remove waste products and water from the blood. Peritoneal dialysis uses a fluid (dialysate) that is placed into the patient's abdominal cavity to remove waste products and fluid from the body.
MANAGEMENT Medications Sodium and fluid restriction Anti hypertensive drugs
MANAGEMENT Diet Protein restriction 0.6 to 0.75 gm/kg of ideal body weight/day 1.2 to 1.3 gm/kg of ideal body weight/day once the patient starts dialysis