Clostridium difficile causing acute renal failure: Case presentation and review

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2005; 11(8): 1245-1247
Published online Feb 28, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i8.1245

Table 1 Treatment of acute renal failure[7].

Reverse underlying causes

Return intravascular volume and mean arterial pressure to normal

Correct electrolyte imbalances

Treat hyperkalaemia and acidosis with inhaled beta-agonists, insulin/glucose, sodium bicarbonate, binding resins (sodium polystyrene sulfonate)

Discontinue or avoid nephrotoxins

Adjust doses of medications that are eliminated by the kidney or by dialysis

Initiate renal replacement therapy in case of volume overload, hyperkalaemia, metabolic acidosis refractory to medical treatment

Obtain nephrologic consultation as soon as possible

Citation: Arrich J, Sodeck GH, Sengölge G, Konnaris C, Müllner M, Laggner AN, Domanovits H. Clostridium difficile causing acute renal failure: Case presentation and review. World J Gastroenterol 2005; 11(8): 1245-1247
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v11/i8/1245.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v11.i8.1245