Acute kidney injury is characterized by abrupt deterioration in kidney function, manifested by an increase in serum creatinine level with or without reduced urine output. The spectrum of...

Based upon the cause, acute renal failure or ARF (also called acute kidney injury) can be divided into three main types: prerenal, renal, and postrenal. Prerenal causes of ARF: Prerenal ARF occurs when the blood supply to the kidneys is compromised or reduced.

2023年11月25日 · Acute kidney injury (AKI), previously called acute renal failure (ARF), denotes a sudden and often reversible reduction in kidney function, as measured by glomerular filtration rate (GFR).

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is the term that has recently replaced the term ARF. AKI is defined as an abrupt (within hours) decrease in kidney function, which encompasses both injury (structural damage) and impairment (loss of function).

2023年11月7日 · Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an abrupt and usually reversible decline in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). This results in an elevation of serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, and other metabolic waste products that are normally excreted by the kidney.

2023年3月16日 · more detailed understanding of types of AKI Prognosis depends on changes in urine output and creatinine (figure above). (25568178) Some specific types bear mention:

2015年7月13日 · In the general patient population, AKI can stem from various causes. This article increases your knowledge of the causes, types, and phases of AKI and describes how to detect and help prevent AKI. Despite treatment advances, AKI mortality remains high—about 40% in critically ill patients.

2024年2月26日 · Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a term used to describe when your kidneys are suddenly not able to filter waste products from the blood. This can happen within a few hours or a few days. For most people, AKI develops within 48 hours, but sometimes it …

Background Majority of cases of community-acquired ARF is secondary to volume depletion although consideration of pre-renal, post renal, and renal causes are important. AKI Staging

2021年12月3日 · Acute kidney injury (AKI): rapid deterioration in kidney function; common in hospitalised patients, occurring in up to 20% of admissions. Aetiology: sudden decrease in …