Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Evaluation of renal function.

H J Priebe

    International Anesthesiology Clinics
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Key patient evaluations for renal dysfunction include history, physical exams, and urinalysis. Common tests like BUN, PCr, CCr, and 24-hour protein excretion assess glomerular function for kidney health.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Revised ESC/ESA Guidelines on non-cardiac surgery: cardiovascular assessment and management. Implications for preoperative clinical evaluation.

    Minerva anestesiologica·2014
    Same author

    Cricoid pressure: an expert's opinion.

    Minerva anestesiologica·2009
    Same author

    Protective effects of inhaled carbon monoxide in pig lungs during cardiopulmonary bypass are mediated via an induction of the heat shock response.

    British journal of anaesthesia·2009
    Same author

    Electrical impedance tomography to confirm correct placement of double-lumen tube: a feasibility study.

    British journal of anaesthesia·2008
    Same author

    Costs of anaesthesia.

    European journal of anaesthesiology·2005
    Same author

    [Acute anemia and risk patients: the heart].

    Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS·2001
    Same journal

    Regional Anesthesia for Hip Fracture Surgery in Frail Adults: Primary Anesthetic and Perioperative Analgesic Approaches.

    International anesthesiology clinics·2026
    Same journal

    The Transition of Total Joint Arthroplasty From Inpatient to Ambulatory Surgery Centers: Evolution, Evidence, and Implications.

    International anesthesiology clinics·2026
    Same journal

    Patient Blood Management in Orthopedic Surgery.

    International anesthesiology clinics·2026
    Same journal

    The Practitioner's Guide to Upper Extremity Nerve Blocks.

    International anesthesiology clinics·2026
    Same journal

    Anesthetic Challenges and Strategies in Pediatric Spine Surgery.

    International anesthesiology clinics·2026
    Same journal

    Development of a Preoperative Physical Frailty-associated Screening Process: A Quality Improvement Initiative.

    International anesthesiology clinics·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Clinical Chemistry

    Background:

    • Evaluating renal dysfunction is crucial for patient health.
    • Initial assessment involves patient history, physical examination, and urinalysis, including urinary sediment analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the essential diagnostic tools for assessing renal dysfunction.
    • To highlight the significance of routine tests in determining kidney health.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of standard clinical practices for renal function assessment.
    • Focus on urinalysis, including expert urinary sediment evaluation.
    • Utilization of Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Plasma Creatinine (PCr), Creatinine Clearance (CCr), and 24-hour protein excretion tests.

    Main Results:

    Related Experiment Videos

    • Patient history, physical examination, and urinalysis are foundational for diagnosing renal dysfunction.
    • BUN, PCr, CCr, and 24-hour protein excretion are key indicators of glomerular function.
    • These tests collectively help establish the presence, extent, and progression rate of renal dysfunction.

    Conclusions:

    • The comprehensive evaluation of renal dysfunction relies on a combination of clinical assessment and laboratory testing.
    • Standard tests effectively measure glomerular filtration and aid in monitoring kidney disease progression.
    • The interdependence of kidney structures justifies using these tests for overall renal function evaluation.