Management of AKI Flashcards
1
Q
What are the initial steps of management for all patients?
A
- Identify and treat cause of AKI
- Identify and treat complication of AKI
- Stop nephrotoxic drugs
- Assess volume status
- Consider urinary catheter
- Daily weights
2
Q
How should volume status be asessed and managed?
A
- Hypovolaemic - fluid bolus
- Euvolaemia - maintainence fluids
- Hypervoaemia - diuretics
3
Q
In what case should nephrology/critical care referral be sought?
A
- AKI stage 3
- Unclear etiology
- Vasculitis / Glomerularnephritis
( urology referral if post renal cause )
