Anuria

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Anuria is a decrease in daily diuresis that leads to its complete cessation.

  • In young children, it is defined as urine production 0−0.5 ml/kg/h.
  • In adults, it is defined as urine production 0-50 ml/day.

Anuria develops from the oliguria that precedes it.

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The most common causes of anuria and oliguria include:

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References[edit | edit source]

  • LEBL, Jan and Ludmila HEJCMANOVÁ. Preclinical pediatrics. 1st edition. Praha: nakladatelství Galén, 2003. 248 pp.  ISBN 80-7262-207-2.