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Acute Kidney Injury; Roadside to Resus

The Resus Room

CHAPTER

Understanding the Diagnosis and Management of Acute Kidney Injury

The chapter delves into the complexities of diagnosing and managing acute kidney injury (AKI) in hospitalized patients, focusing on the various criteria and definitions used to classify AKI. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring urine output and serum creatinine levels as key indicators of kidney function while navigating the challenges of interpreting lab results in correlation with clinical assessments. Additionally, the chapter discusses the stages of AKI, the severity of the condition, and considerations for involving appropriate medical personnel based on the stage of AKI.

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