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What is one of the criteria for diagnosing acute kidney injury (AKI)?
What is one of the criteria for diagnosing acute kidney injury (AKI)?
What is a common cause of prerenal acute kidney injury?
What is a common cause of prerenal acute kidney injury?
What percentage of hospitalized patients are estimated to be affected by AKI?
What percentage of hospitalized patients are estimated to be affected by AKI?
How can early interventions improve outcomes in AKI?
How can early interventions improve outcomes in AKI?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of acute kidney injury?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of acute kidney injury?
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Study Notes
Introduction
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a serious condition impacting hospitalized and critically ill patients
- Characterized by a rapid decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and the buildup of waste products like creatinine
- AKI can occur with or without a reduction in urine output
Definition
- Rise in serum creatinine (SCr) by at least 0.3 mg/dL (27 µmol/L) in 48 hours
- 50% increase in baseline SCr within 7 days
- Urine output less than 0.5 mL/kg/h for at least 6 hours
Epidemiology
- AKI affects 7-18% of hospitalized patients
- More than half of critically ill patients experience AKI
- Mortality increases with greater severity of AKI
Etiology and Pathophysiology
Prerenal AKI
- Accounts for 10-25% of AKI cases
- Caused by reduced renal blood flow, which can be triggered by:
- Systemic vasodilation
- Intravascular volume depletion (e.g., hemorrhage, dehydration, GI fluid losses)
- Reduced cardiac output (e.g., heart failure, myocardial infarction)
- Sepsis and liver disease
- Drugs interfering with auto-regulatory mechanisms (e.g., NSAIDs, ACE Inhibitors, ARBs)
Early Prevention and Treatment
- Early interventions like fluid resuscitation can enhance recovery
- Restoring renal blood flow before significant kidney damage occurs is crucial
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Description
This quiz covers the essential aspects of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), including its definition, epidemiology, and causes. Test your understanding of how AKI impacts patients and the mechanisms involved in its development. Ideal for healthcare professionals and students in medical fields.
