Renal

Question 1

Definition of AKI

Answer 1

Cr rise of 26 or more in 48hrs
Cr rise of more that 50% in 7 days or assumed to have
Urine output <0.5ml/kg/hr for 12hrs

Question 2

Renal Assoc. indications for renal replacement therapy

Answer 2

Refractory hyperkalaemia >6.5
Refractory fluid overload
Refractory acidosis <7.15
Elimination of toxins-lithium, alcohols, not cyanide
Other organs effected (uraemic pericarditis/encephalitis)