AKI Flashcards
1
Q
defined as
A
rapid and sustained reduction in renal function
resulting in oliguria, rise in urea and creatinine
2
Q
stage 1
A
creatinine rise 1.5x normal
or
UO < 0.5ml/kg/hr 6hrs
3
Q
stage 2
A
creatinine rise 2x
or
UO < 0.5ml/kg/hr 12hrs
4
Q
stage 3
A
creatinine rise 3x or UO < 0.3ml/kg/hr 24hrs or creatinine >353
5
Q
pre-renal causes
A
shock - hypovolaemic, cardiogenic, distributive
renovascular disease -renal artery stenosis
6
Q
renal causes
A
GN
acute tubular necrosis
interstitial nephritis
HUS
7
Q
post renal causes
A
obstruction
- kidney stones
- tumour
- BPH
8
Q
suspend nephrotoxic drugs
A
NSAIDs
aminoglycosides
ACEI/ARBs
diuretics
9
Q
suspend renally excreted drugs
A
lithium
metformin
digoxin
