TABLE 3: Clinician management of AKI7
For all patients at risk of AKI or with stage 1-3 AKI:
When possible, discontinue use of all nephrotoxic agents in
these patients.
Monitor serum creatinine and urine output.
Consider functional hemodynamic monitoring.
Ensure volume status and perfusion pressure.
Avoid hyperglycemia.
Consider alternatives to procedures requiring the use of
radiocontrast agents.
Additional for patients with stage 1-3 AKI:
Perform a noninvasive diagnostic workup of these patients.
Consider performing an invasive diagnostic workup.
Additional for patients with stage 2-3 AKI:
Determine whether there has been a change in the patient’s
medication-dosing regimens.
Consider renal replacement therapy.
Consider admission to the intensive-care unit.
Additional for patients with stage 3 AKI:
When possible, avoid use of subclavian catheters in these patients.