Dec 1, 2019 · General management principles for acute kidney injury include determination of volume status, fluid resuscitation with isotonic crystalloid, treatment of volume overload with diuretics,...

Nov 16, 2025 · If the possibility of obstruction remains unclear: Order a formal renal ultrasound & proceed down the algorithm (obstruction is unlikely, so don't delay further workup while awaiting the …

Aug 25, 2025 · The initial assessment of patients with AKI and management of the major complications of AKI are discussed here. The incidence, causes, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and prevention of AKI …

What is acute kidney injury (AKI)?

Definition and staging of AKI are based on the Risk, Injury, Failure; Loss, End-Stage Renal Disease (RIFLE) and Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN) criteria and studies on risk relationships.

The AKIN Classification for Acute Kidney Injury classifies severity of acute kidney injury, similar to RIFLE Criteria.

A national algorithm, standardising the definition of AKI has now been agreed. This provides the ability to ensure that a timely and consistent approach to the detection and diagnosis of patients with AKI is …

Oct 16, 2024 · It aims to improve assessment and detection by non-specialists, and specifies when people should be referred to specialist services. This will improve early recognition and treatment, …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is commonly associated with sepsis, cardiovascular collapse, congestive heart failure, major surgery, nephrotoxins (such as antibiotics, intravenous contrast, or other drugs), or …

No AKI (No AKI on the flowchart, AKI control)? No diagnosis and procedure of kidney transplant or dialysis. Baseline SCr is available. All daily kidney excretory function during the potential AKI …