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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a prevalent and underestimated complication in the perioperative period.
  • AKI represents a spectrum of kidney damage, potentially progressing to chronic kidney disease.
  • No specific treatments currently exist for AKI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current understanding and management strategies for perioperative acute kidney injury (AKI).
  • To highlight the importance of preventive measures and early detection of AKI.
  • To discuss the role of biomarkers and hemodynamic optimization in AKI prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical guidelines on perioperative AKI.
  • Emphasis on KDIGO recommendations for preventive bundles.
  • Discussion of diagnostic and functional biomarkers for early AKI detection.

Main Results:

  • Preventive strategies, including hemodynamic optimization, fluid management, and glycemic control, are recommended for high-risk patients.
  • Biomarkers can aid in early identification of patients at risk for AKI.
  • Evidence supports the use of biomarkers, hemodynamic optimization, avoidance of nephrotoxins, balanced crystalloids, and glycemic control.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing preventive bundles is essential for managing perioperative AKI.
  • Early identification of at-risk patients through biomarkers and functional assessments is critical.
  • Further research is needed for certain components of preventive bundles, such as colloid use and contrast media nephrotoxicity.