AKI

Question 1

Is AKI reversible?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

What Is AKI? How long does it take to develop?

Answer 2

Acute kidney injury,
Sudden episode of kidney failure within few hours- days

Build up of waste products in the blood and fluid imbalance in the body.

Question 3

What are the normal levels of creatinine in males and females? (mg/dL)

Answer 3

Male: 0.6-1.2mg/dL
Female: 0.5-1.1mg/dL

Question 4

What is the creatinine indicative of?

Answer 4

It indicates how well the kidneys are able to filter

Question 5

What abnormalities will you observe in the lab test/ IO, And the value

Answer 5

1) increase in serum creatinine
- more than 0.3mg/dL
OR 50% increase from their baseline

2) reduced urine output
- less than 0.5ml/kg/hr for more than 6 hours.

Question 6

What are the causes of AKI? 8

Answer 6

1) hypotension- poor blood perfusion to kidneys
2) Burns - cause fluid shifting thus leading to edema
3) dehydration - reduced perfusion
4) hemorrhage
5) injury
6) septic shock - reduced oxygen- organ failure
7) serious illness
8) surgery

Question 7

What are the signs and symptoms of AKI?

Answer 7

1) edema
2) fatigue
3) confusion
4) SOB
5) nausea
6) chest pain

Question 8

What causes pre renal AKI?

Answer 8

-reduced renal perfusion
- increased protein breakdown- overwhelm the system eg. GI bleed ( Hb is protein)

Question 9

What causes intra renal ?

Answer 9

Damage kidney due to drug/ smth toxic consumed

Example: long standing HTN
Glomerulonephritis
Tubular neurosis