Diagnosis, evaluation, and management of acute kidney injury: A KDIGO summary (Part 1)

John A. Kellum, Norbert Lameire, Peter Aspelin, Rashad S. Barsoum, Emmanuel A. Burdmann, Stuart L. Goldstein, Charles A. Herzog, Michael Joannidis, Andreas Kribben, Andrew S. Levey, Alison M. Macleod, Ravindra L. Mehta, Patrick T. Murray, Saraladevi Naicker, Steven M. Opal, Franz Schaefer, Miet Schetz, Shigehiko Uchino

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Abstract

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious problem affecting millions and causing death and disability for many. In 2012, Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes completed the first ever, international, multidisciplinary, clinical practice guideline for AKI. The guideline is based on evidence review and appraisal, and covers AKI definition, risk assessment, evaluation, prevention, and treatment. In this review we summarize key aspects of the guideline including definition and staging of AKI, as well as evaluation and nondialytic management. Contrast-induced AKI and management of renal replacement therapy will be addressed in a separate review. Treatment recommendations are based on systematic reviews of relevant trials. Appraisal of the quality of the evidence and the strength of recommendations followed the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach. Limitations of the evidence are discussed and a detailed rationale for each recommendation is provided.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number204
JournalCritical Care
Volume17
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 4 2013

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