Acute Kidney Injury Flashcards
1
Q
immediate dangers in AKI?
A
acidosis electrolyte imbalance intoxication - TOXINS overload uraemic complications
2
Q
Pre-renal causes of AKI?
A
sepsis
hypovolaemia
hypotension
3
Q
Renal causes of AKI?
A
glomerulonephritis
acute tubular injury
vasculitis
4
Q
Post-renal causes of AKI?
A
kidney stones
tumour
prostatic
5
Q
what can happen in acute ischaemic renal injury?
A
if GFR recovers quicker than tubule resorptive capacity, excessive diuresis may result (post-obstructive diuresis)
6
Q
the five R’s in AKI?
A
Resuscitation Routine maintenance Replacement Redistribution Reassessment
7
Q
hyperkalaemia signs on ECG?
A
peaked T waves - tall and tented
P waves widen, flatten and disappear
PR segment lengthens
8
Q
what stabilises/protects the myocardium in hyperkalaemia?
A
calcium gluconate
salbutamol
9
Q
what does salbutamol do in hyperkalaemia?
A
helps shift potassium into the intracellular space
