Oliguria

First Things First (assess and treat for the following)

  • Always attend to the ABCs as the first priority.
    • Is the airway patent?
    • Is there evidence of respiratory distress?
    • Hemodynamic status, hypotension, tachycardia, evidence of shock?
  • Does the patient have any electrolyte abnormalities that require immediate attention?
    • K < 2.5 or > 6; Na < 120 or > 150; ECG abnormalities
    • Severe metabolic acidosis (pH < 7.2)
    • Assess volume status: hypervolemic, euvolemic or hypovolemic

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Last updated: May 10, 2010