Extracorporeal Kidney Replacement Therapy for Acute Kidney Injury; June 20, 2023

Learning objectives: Review current guidelines on when to start and stop KRT in AKI Discuss differences in KRT methods Update on current recommendations on which dose of KRT should be used in AKI Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a syndrome characterized by abrupt deterioration of renal function that results in a rapid decline in glomerular filtration rate, which may result in the accumulation of nitrogenous metabolites and hydro electrolytic disturbances. Studies suggest that AKI occurs in between 3% and 15% of hospitalized patients, affecting between 30% and 50% of patients allocated to intensive care units (ICU). The overall mortality attributed to these patients is also quite variable and may exceed 50% in critically ill patients. Kidney-replacement therapy may be urgently needed to prevent death from uremia. This webinar will review the timing, dose, types, adequacy, and outcomes of KRT in AKI patients. Register now