Scottish Intensive Care Society

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Definition and recognition

 

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI, Acute Renal Failure):

Is an abrupt decline in renal function, occurring over days (perhaps longer) and is

usually reversible.

 

Is recognised by:

  • - the accummulation of waste products (urea, creatinine)
  • - the development of electrolyte disturbance (hyperkalaemia)
  • - a metabolic acidaemia
  • - a decline in urine output (oliguria) is usually found

 

AKI is commonly caused by acute cardiovascular failure

 

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