Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

The learning objectives include understanding the categorization of the causes of AKI, identifying risk factors and medications associated with AKI, formulating preventive strategies, and developing a therapeutic plan to manage AKI and its complications.

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is defined as an abrupt decline in renal function leading to an increase in serum concentrations of urea, creatinine, and other substances over a period of days.

Ronald Castelino, A/Prof in Clinical Pharmacy and Renal Pharmacist at Blacktown Hospital, NSW, is the presenter of the session on Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).

<p>Before commencing the session, participants should have an understanding of kidney blood flow, glomerular filtration, plasma clearance, tubular function, and urine production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some common manifestations of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) include an abrupt decline in renal function leading to an increase in serum concentrations of urea, creatinine, and other substances over a period of days.</p> Signup and view all the answers