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Acute Kidney Injury Part I: Definition and diagnosis
Summary
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in critical illness that is associated with important acute and long-term morbidity and mortality. Patients at risk should be closely monitored since current diagnostic criteria may result in late recognition. Biomarkers of kidney injury can assist in earlier diagnosis. Although sepsis is the predominant cause of AKI in ICU patients, AKI may have several causes that must be differentiated and promptly acted upon to prevent further deterioration of kidney function. Optimisation of hemodynamics, early appropriate antibiotic therapy and avoidance of nephrotoxic substances are the most important preventive measures. Recent evidence suggests that AKI is an important risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
General Information
Enrolled trainees 1884
Open 11.11.2022
Available for ESICM members
Student effort 2
Last Updated April 11, 2024
Intended Learning Outcomes
After studying this module on Acute Kidney Injury Part I: Definition and diagnosis you should be able to:
- Diagnose patients with acute kidney injury
- Understand the limitations of using creatinine and urine output to diagnose AKI
Relevant competencies in CoBaTrICE
- 2.1 Obtains a history and performs an accurate clinical examination
- 2.2 Undertakes timely and appropriate investigations
- 3.1 Manages the care of the critically ill patient with specific acute medical conditions
- 3.4 Recognises and manages the patient with, or at risk of, acute renal failure
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