Acute Care

Practices for potential prevention and early recognition of acute kidney injury

Acute kidney injury (AKI), a sudden reduction in kidney function, is associated with a high rate of prolonged hospitalization, in-hospital mortality and increased expenses for hospitals. Many studies have found that AKI is widely preventable.

Antimicrobial Stewardship May Help Address Hospital-Acquired AKI and C. difficile Infection

Fighting underlying infections in critically ill or septic patients requires appropriate use of antimicrobials—however, antimicrobials also may exacerbate risk of AKI, C. diff infection, neurotoxicity, or any of a host of potential complications.

Acute Kidney Injury is a Frequent Complication of COVID-19

Acute Kidney Injury is a Frequent Complication of COVID-19