NURS1027 Study Guide - Blood Urea Nitrogen, Peritoneal Dialysis, Acute Kidney Injury
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Acute renal failure: a sudden episode of kidney failure or kidney damage that happens within a few hours or a few days. Aki causes a build-up of waste products in your blood and makes it hard for your kidneys to keep the right balance of fluid in your body. Av fistula: an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein in which blood flows directly from an artery into a vein, bypassing some capillaries. An arteriovenous (av) fistula is an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein. Blood urea nitrogen: nitrogen in the blood that comes from urea. Bruit: an audible vascular sound associated with turbulent blood flow. Chronic renal failure: involves a gradual loss of kidney function. Creatinine: waste product made by your muscles as part of regular, everyday activity. Creatinine clearance: checks your kidney function by looking at the amount of creatinine in your urine and blood.
