Nephrology in the ICU
Lectures
To learn more about acute kidney injury, refer to:
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Additional Reading
- An international consensus conference issued statement for management of acute renal failure in ICU.
- A lot of time in ICU is spent by interns in correcting the electrolytes, sodium being the most confusing. Here is a concise review on disorders of plasma sodium--causes, consequences, and correction in NEJM. A must read!
For review of recent literature on this topic, visit: 
What should you be able to answer after reviewing this topic?
- Indications of acute dialysis
- Management of hyponatremia
References
- Brochard L, Abroug F, Brenner M, Broccard AF, Danner RL, Ferrer M, Laghi F, Magder S, Papazian L, Pelosi P, Polderman KH, Failure AEESSAHCoAR. An Official ATS/ERS/ESICM/SCCM/SRLF Statement: Prevention and Management of Acute Renal Failure in the ICU Patient: an international consensus conference in intensive care medicine. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2010; 181:1128-1155.
- Sterns RH. Disorders of plasma sodium--causes, consequences, and correction. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2015; 372:55-65.
