Renal Flashcards by Katie Gunn | Brainscape

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What are the diagnostic criteria for AKI?

A

Rise in serum creatinine >26 micro mol/L in 48 hours
Rise in serum creatinine >50% in 7 days
<0.5ml/kg/hour of urine for last 6 hours

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What is the definition of nephrotic syndrome?

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Significant proteinuria (>3g/24 hour)
Low albumin (<25g/L)
Peripheral oedema

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What are the causes of nephrotic syndrome?

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Most common causes by age group:

Children = minimal change disease
Adults = membranous nephropathy
Elderly = focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

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