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Published on: February 2, 2021
Approach to Acute Kidney Injuries in the Emergency Department
Tanveer Gaibi1, Aditi Ghatak-Roy2
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Inova Fairfax Medical Center, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA.
Abstract:
This article is an evidence-based overview of acute kidney injuries in patients seen in the emergency department setting. The article outlines the current definition of acute kidney injuries and most common causes of injuries. Furthermore, it details clinical evaluations important to appreciate and intervene on, such as volume overload, hypertension, life-threatening electrolyte derangements, and threshold for urgent dialysis. Finally, the article describes special populations that are at higher risk for acute kidney injuries and acute conditions, such as rhabdomyolysis, and the controversy of contrast-induced acute kidney injuries in patients seen in the emergency department.
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