Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Adult 2024 (MCCRCA24ON)-14

14_AKI

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The document is a presentation on Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in the ICU by Michael J. Connor, Jr., MD, a Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. The presentation covers defining AKI, common risk factors, patient outcomes, diagnosing and managing AKI in ICU patients, and preventive measures. The speaker outlines terminology changes, case studies, and discusses various factors affecting renal function. The importance of accurate assessments, interventions, and monitoring is highlighted. The document emphasizes the need to address the underlying causes, optimize medication use, manage fluid status carefully, and understand the significance of serum creatinine levels in diagnosing AKI. Various potential causes of AKI are listed, including dehydration, sepsis, heart failure, and medication side effects. The presentation stresses the importance of early interventions and the significant impact on hospital mortality. Additionally, the document offers insights into AKI staging, the role of creatinine levels, and the use of biomarkers for assessing renal function. Finally, the document refers to studies demonstrating the benefits of implementing AKI prevention protocols in pediatric hospitals.

Keywords

Acute Kidney Injury

ICU

risk factors

patient outcomes

diagnosing AKI

managing AKI

preventive measures

serum creatinine

early interventions

renal function

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