Acute Kidney Injury

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2.00

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Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Last Reviewed

1 Mar 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Acute kidney injury, previously known as acute renal failure, denotes a sudden and often reversible reduction in the kidney function, as measured by increased creatinine or decreased urine volume. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of acute kidney injury and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in managing patients affected by this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • List the KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes) criteria for diagnosing acute kidney injury.
  • Explain how to evaluate a patient with acute kidney injury.
  • Contrast pre-renal, renal, and post-renal etiologies of acute kidney injury.
  • Outline the need for a well-integrated, well-coordinated interprofessional team approach when caring for patients with acute kidney injury.

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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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  • General Operative Anesthesia
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  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
American Board of Pathology
  • Clinical Pathology
  • Cytopathology
American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Nephrology

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