How do you treat ARF?
(i) Hypotension may be remedied by infusion of saline solutions. If hypotension is due to blood loss, blood transfusion has to be undertaken; heart failure also to be treated if it is a cause.
(ii) Blood potassium and other electrolytes have to be estimated regularly in order not to allow their accumulation. Excess potassium if any may have to be removed by intravenous bicarbonates.
(iii) Proper diet is necessary which should include all the essential nutrients. Excessive protein and magnesium containing compounds are to be avoided.
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(iv) Dialysis: Dialysis is a process of filteration of a solution in which solutes are separated from the solvent as they pass through a selectively permeable membrane.