Evidence-based On-call

internal medicine

Acute renal failure

Prevalence
Causes
Clinical features
Investigations
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis

Prognosis

Many patients require dialysis ^c

, but few require it long-term ^c

Most regain good renal function. ^b

Note:

36% require dialysis (95% CI: 33% to 40%) ^c
3% require long-term dialysis (95% CI: 0.0% to 5.8%) ^c .
90% to 95% regain good renal function. ^b

Expiry date: July 2003
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Authors	C Clase , CM Ball
Reviewer	S Hsu
CAT Writers	C Clase , CM Ball