ATN-MANAGEMENT
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SUMMARY
1. Initial management of ATN includes treating the precipitating cause and any hyperkalemia.
2. Maintain normovolemia, adequate blood pressure, and nutritional support.
3. Discontinue nephrotoxins, including ACEis/ARBs and NSAIDs. Avoid contrast exposure.
4. Oliguric ATN usually resolves in 1-4 weeks.
Reference(s)
Wilkinson, I. (2017). Oxford handbook of clinical medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Hannaman, R. A., Bullock, L., Hatchell, C. A., & Yoffe, M. (2016). Internal medicine review core curriculum, 2017-2018. CO Springs, CO: MedStudy.
Therapeutic Guidelines. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. https://www.tg.org.au [Accessed 2021].
