Acute kidney injury Flashcards
1
Q
How is AKI defined/
A
Abrupt <48hrs reduction in kidney function
2
Q
You need to have one of 3 diagnostic factors for AKI, what are they?
A
1) Increased in creatinine by >26
2) Increase in creatinine by >50%
3) Reduction in urine output <0.5ml/kg/hr
3
Q
Most common cause of AKI in hospital?
A
Acute tubular necrosis
Caused by sepsis and dehydration
4
Q
Life threatening complications of AKI?
A
Hyperkalaemia Fluidoverloiad Severe acidosis (ph<7.15) Uraemia pericardial effusion Severe uraemia (Ur>40)
5
Q
What 2 drugs are important to stop to prevent AKI?
A
ACE I and ARB,.
