Case Report on Uremic Encephalopathy

Uremic encephalopathy is a cerebral dysfunction caused by accumulation of toxic resulting from chronic renal disease. The primary cause of uremic encephalopathy is the chronic kidney disease. The clinical course is always progressive when untreated. The major clinical manifestations are cognitive dysfunction, hormonal changes, electrolytic imbalance, acid base imbalance, uremic solute retention, changes in blood brain barrier transport and inflammatory response The management for uremic encephalopathy is renal transplantation and hemodialysis. The complication is seizure, coma and even death. This case report is focusing on the disease condition and nursing management of child with uremic encephalopathy.