acute kidney injury

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects kidneys
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:AKI
gptkbp:canBeReversible yes
gptkbp:canProgressTo chronic kidney disease
gptkbp:cause uremia
metabolic acidosis
urinary tract obstruction
electrolyte imbalance
fluid overload
decreased blood flow to kidneys
direct kidney damage
accumulation of waste products in blood
gptkbp:characterizedBy sudden loss of kidney function
gptkbp:commonIn hospitalized patients
gptkbp:complication gptkb:trauma
sepsis
dehydration
major surgery
gptkbp:diagnosedBy blood tests
imaging studies
urine tests
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:N17
gptkbp:prevention monitoring at-risk patients
avoiding nephrotoxic drugs
maintaining hydration
gptkbp:prognosis varies depending on severity and cause
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:diabetes
death
heart failure
sepsis
chronic kidney disease
older age
major surgery
use of nephrotoxic drugs
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:intrinsic_AKI
gptkb:postrenal_AKI
gptkb:prerenal_AKI
gptkbp:symptom confusion
fatigue
swelling
decreased urine output
gptkbp:treatment dialysis
treat underlying cause
fluid management
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:kidney
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5