Glomerular filtration rate
Topic: Anatomy & physiology
The volume of plasma the kidneys filter through the glomeruli per unit time, the main measure used to assess kidney function. A GFR of 90 mL/min/1.73 m² or more is normal, and it declines with age. In practice an estimate (eGFR) is calculated from serum creatinine; an eGFR below 60 mL/min/1.73 m² for more than 3 months indicates chronic kidney disease. Renally cleared drugs are adjusted to the GFR.
- Also known as:
- GFR, eGFR
- In Turkish:
- Glomerüler filtrasyon hızı
What does Glomerular filtration rate mean?
Glomerular filtration rate is part of the Anatomy & physiology topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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