Understanding the differences between AKI, AKD, and CKD: A Comprehensive Guide.

Before diagnosing Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), Acute Kidney Disease (AKD), or Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) based on rising creatinine levels, it's crucial to consider Pseudoazotemia. The cause may be gastrointestinal bleeding elevation, medications, increased protein intake, and muscle mass.

Pseudoazotemia

Causes but more detail

AKI, AKD, and CKD timelines:

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) + diagnosis

Overview of AKI

     Oliguric Phase of AKI - Specific Focus:

Management of AKI

Acute Kidney Disease (AKD) + diagnosis

     Overview of AKD

       Management of AKD

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) + diagnosis

     Overview of CKD

     CGA classification for CKD

      Management of CKD

In summary:

• AKI: Rapid onset, within 0-7 days, with a sudden decrease in kidney function.

• AKD: Kidney dysfunction or damage lasting less than 3 months.

• CKD: Persistent decline in kidney function or damage for more than 3 months.

Key Differences:

• AKI: Sudden onset, potentially reversible, primarily focused on identifying and treating the underlying cause.

• AKD: Transitional phase between AKI and CKD, requires careful monitoring to assess recovery or progression.

• CKD: Chronic and usually progressive, management focused on slowing progression and treating complications.

Markers of Kidney Damage:

Broad waxy casts:

"ABCDX" acronym in the context of CKD