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Acute Renal Failure

• It is basically a rapid decrease in renal function.
• Causes a collection of metabolic waste in the body

Types of Acute Renal Failure

• Prerenal
• Intrarenal
• Post renal

Phases of Acute Renal Failure

1. Onset Phase
2. Oliguric Phase
3. Diuretic Phase
4. Recovery Phase