Fluid control in AKI

Question 1

Symptoms of hypovolaemia

Answer 1

1. Low blood pressure
2. low urine output
3. Poor tissue turgor
4. Increase pulse
5. Non visible JVP

Question 2

Mx of hypovolaemia

Answer 2

– renal perfusion will improve with adequate volume replacement –

1. give 500 ml of crystalloid

Question 3

Symptoms of hypervolaemia

Answer 3

1. Increased blood pressure
2. Increased JVP
3. Lung crepitations
4. Peripheral oedema
5. Gallop rhythm

Question 4

Mx of hypervolaemia

Answer 4

1. Fluid restrictions

2. Diuretics