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Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Renal DysfunctionAvoid HypotensionAvoid HypovolemiaOptimize HydrationAvoid PEEPHyperkalemiaUnstable ElectrolytesOptimize ElectrolytesReduced Cardiac OutputHypervolemiaSepsisAvoid AcidosisAvoid Nephrotoxic Drugs

Pathophysiology

ATN is the most common intrinsic cause of acute kidney injury (AKI) and the most common form of renal failure after surgery. Tubular epithelial cells are injured and die from ischemia, direct...

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