Chronic Renal Failure Flashcards
1
Q
what is chronic renal failure
A
progressive, irreversible damage to the kidneys
2
Q
what are the three stages
A
Diminished Renal Reserve
Renal Insufficiency
Renal Failure
3
Q
What signifies diminished renal reserve
A
GFR is less than 50% (Normal is 120-130 ml/min)
no sign of decreased renal function
4
Q
What signifies renal insufficiency
A
GFR 20-50% of normal
5
Q
what signifies renal failure
A
GFR is less than 20% of norm
endstage renal failure is less than 5% of norm
