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Reversible injury, irreversible injury, and necrosis
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Renal tubular cells exposed to a brief reduction in oxygen delivery have decreased ATP, increased intracellular sodium, distended endoplasmic reticulum, and small surface blebs. A membrane-impermeant dye remains outside the cells. After oxygen delivery is restored, cell volume and ion concentrations return to baseline.