Acute Kidney Injury Flashcards
1
Q
initiation phase
A
first 36 hours, decreased urine output and increased BUN
2
Q
maintenance phase
A
decreased but stable GFR, hyperkalema, variable urine output
3
Q
recovery phase
A
serum creatinine falls, tubule function restored, hypokalemia due to polyuria
4
Q
What is a reason to use FE urea instead of FE Na?
A
FE Na is affected more by diuretics
