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Basic Concepts of Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy

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Referral to nephrologist<br />

NOT all patients diagnosed with AKI need to be referred<br />

Prior to referral the following should be performed<br />

a thorough clinical history <strong>and</strong> examination (including fluid<br />

balance/volume status assessment)<br />

initial investigations (as recommended above)<br />

initial supportive management (as recommended above)<br />

Early renal referral is recommended in the following patients<br />

AKI stage 3 (SCr ≥3 × baseline value) (Table 19)<br />

persistent oliguria <strong>and</strong>/or rising serum creatinine despite supportive<br />

therapy<br />

complications refractory to medical treatment<br />

hyperkalaemia (K >6 mmo/l)<br />

pulmonary oedema<br />

acidosis (pH

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