AKI can manifest and progress quickly. Early identification and intervention are crucial. The different guidelines to assess the degree of injury are valuable tools. Better patient outcomes are associated with timely initiation of appropriate interventions.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the user should be able to:
- Explain the pathophysiology and classification of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).
- Identify risk factors and clinical presentations associated with AKI and contrast-induced AKI.
- Apply evidence-based diagnostic and monitoring strategies for early detection of AKI and CI-AKI.
- Develop and implement preventive and management strategies for AKI and CI-AKI.
All questions attempted shall be graded.
- Instructor: Susan Kimengich
The Unit is designed to enable the learner to demonstrate understanding of functioning of the human body during care of a critically ill patient.
All questions attempted shall be graded.
- Instructor: Verah Nyachae