In general, symptoms and signs that suggest a rise in ICP including headache, vomiting without nausea, ocular palsies, altered level of consciousness, back pain and papilledema. If papilledema is protracted, it may lead to visual disturbances, optic atrophy, and eventually blindness.
Definition of Acute tubular necrosis. Acute tubular necrosis: A severe form of acute renal failure that develops in people with severe illnesses (such as sepsis) or with very low blood pressure. Patients may need dialysis. Kidney function often improves if the underlying disease is successfully treated. Abbreviated ATN.
Acute renal failure occurs with there is abrupt impairment of 75% or more of the functional renal capacity. It can be due to prerenal (compromised renal perfusion), intrarenal (compromised renal function) or postrenal (obstruction) factors. Acute tubular necrosis is one of the most common causes of acute renal failure.