Acute Kidney Injury in COVID-19
There are many potential causes of AKI in patients with COVID-19, however most will be caused by a pre-renal insult, acute tubular necrosis or a combination of the two.
The definition of AKI is found below.
It is identified by changes in serum creatinine which are now highlighted by electronic alerts appearing with the urea and electrolyte profile or by changes in urine output.
Acute Kidney Injury in COVID-19
There are many potential causes of AKI in patients with COVID-19, however most will be caused by a pre-renal insult, acute tubular necrosis or a combination of the two.
The definition of AKI is found below.
It is identified by changes in serum creatinine which are now highlighted by electronic alerts appearing with the urea and electrolyte profile or by changes in urine output.
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COVID-19 rapid guideline from NICE: acute kidney injury in hospital
The purpose of this guideline is to help healthcare professionals prevent, detect and manage acute kidney injury in adults in hospital with known or suspected COVID-19.
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Clinical guide for acute kidney injury in COVID-19
Clinical guide for acute kidney injury in hospitalised patients with COVID-19 outside the intensive care unit during the coronavirus pandemic.
