SHM's Clinical Quick Talks-Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Diagnosis and Management

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The document provides an overview of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) including clinical findings related to obstruction, causes, diagnosis, and management. It categorizes AKI into various types such as Prerenal, Intrarenal, Postrenal, and highlights conditions like Acute Tubular Necrosis, Glomerular disease, Interstitial disease, Vascular causes, among others. The document outlines diagnostic criteria and staging of AKI based on the KDIGO guidelines and emphasizes the importance of consulting nephrology in severe or refractory cases. It discusses common causes of AKI, including medication-induced effects on renal function and provides insights into the treatment approach for different types of AKI. The management strategies include relieving obstruction, administering fluids or diuretics as per the patient's volume status, treating underlying causes, and consulting specialists for further evaluation or interventions. It also mentions the significance of performing urinalysis to identify specific findings suggestive of different etiologies of AKI. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive guide for healthcare providers in diagnosing and managing AKI effectively.

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Niurka Wallace, Sean Mactchett

Keywords

Acute Kidney Injury

Obstruction

Prerenal

Intrarenal

Postrenal

Acute Tubular Necrosis

Glomerular disease

KDIGO guidelines

Medication-induced effects

Urinalysis