Acute Kidney Injury

What is Acute Kidney Injury ❓

The loss of kidney function over a short period of time ⏳

The kidneys filter the blood (waste chemicals/salt/fluid)

Causes: dehydration, infection, blockage/injury & some drugs 💊

What are the Symptoms of Acute Kidney Injury ❓

Urinating less 🚽

Vomiting/nausea/diarrhoea.

Confusion/fatigue 😵

Shortness of breath

Ankle/leg swelling 👣

How do you Diagnose Acute Kidney Injury ❓

Kidney blood test (urea & electrolytes) 💉

General examination

How do you Treat Acute Kidney Injury ❓

Increase fluids 💧

Withdraw or alter regular medications

Antibiotics

Surgery (e.g. to remove kidney stone) 🏥

Dialysis

Why should I Worry about Acute kidney injury ❓

Chronic kidney disease 🚑

Fluid build up in the lungs & limbs

Waste or excess chemicals build up in blood