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.
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