AKI In Cirrhosis

Question 1

Definition of AKI in cirrhosis

Answer 1

Increase in serum creatinine ≥0.3 mg/dL within 48 hours, or
Increase in serum creatinine ≥50% from baseline within 7 days,even if creatinine is still within the normal range.

Question 2

Stages of AKI in cirrhosis

Answer 2

Stage 1
Increase >0.3 mg or 1.5 -2 tolimes of baseline
Stage 2
Increase >2 -3 times of baseline
Stage 3
Increase >3 times of baseline