The Critically Ill Kidney

Authors

  • Jenna Louise Piercy University of Cape Town

Keywords:

acute kidney injury, renal replacement therapy, contrast induced nephropathy, biomarkers

Abstract

Acute kidney injury is a common finding in the critically ill patient. It carries a mortality of up to 60.3%. This review covers the definition, early detection and management of acute kidney injury. The review explores current controversies in the prescribing of renal replacement therapy and focuses on the prevention and management of contrast induced nephropathy.

Author Biography

Jenna Louise Piercy, University of Cape Town

BSc(Hons); MBBS(Lond); FCA(SA); Cert Crit Care Senior Specialist, Department of anaesthesia, University of Cape Town

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Published

2009-07-10

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2009)

Section

Review Articles

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