Who are at risk for Acute kidney injury
Which patients are at risk for the development of Acute kidney injury?
The most important risk factor for the development of Acute kidney injury is the presence of preexisting Chronic Kidney Disease.
Elderly patients are at increased risk for the development of Acute kidney injury, as they often have unrecognized diminished kidney function.
Other risk factors include diabetes mellitus and volume depletion.
Medications that cause intrarenal vasoconstriction, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), also predispose to the development of Acute kidney injury.
