Clinical Diagnosis · Urinary System · Hard

Azotaemia

Meaning: Raised levels of nitrogen-containing waste such as urea and creatinine in the blood.

In practice: Pre-renal azotaemia from dehydration improved quickly once intravenous fluids were started on the ward.

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