Acute kidney injury. Issue 12 (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gillies, Kirsty; Blakeman, Thomas; Lasserson, Daniel
• Is Part Of: InnovAiT. Volume 9:Issue 12(2016:Dec.)
• Page Start: 732
• Page End: 740
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Family medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians (General practice) -- Training of -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1177/1755738016675378
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-7380

Abstract

Acute kidney injury is a clinical syndrome that has become increasingly recognised as a marker of severity of illness in the acutely sick patient. It can lead to, or worsen, chronic kidney disease, and as a result, increase cardiovascular risk. This article sets out the relevance of acute kidney injury for general practice, detailing the identification, management, follow-up and strategies for prevention.