AKI Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of AKI
A
Rapid decline in kidney function (within 24 h) with an increased serum creatinine for < 4week
2
Q
Diagnostic criteria of AKI
A
Acute serum creatinine rise >= 0.3 within 2 days (48h)
Acute rise in serum creatinine >50% in 7 days
Decrease in urine output <0.5 ml/kg in 6 hours
3
Q
AKI is characterized by
A
Azotemia (increase BUN and Cr)
4
Q
RIFLE classification of AKI
A
Risk Injury Failure Loss ESRD
5
Q
RIFLE measure
A
Cr, GFR, urine output
6
Q
Most common cause of death in AKI
A
Infection followed by cardiopulmonary complication
7
Q
Oligouria is seen with
A
Polyurethane ATN
8
Q
Anuria is seen with
A
Post renal obstruction
