Acute tubular injury (ATI) is the new nomenclature, now commonly used in place of acute tubular necrosis to define a sudden reduction in renal functioning, resulting from a myriad of...
High clinical suspicion is paramount for prompt diagnosis.
History of episode of relative hypoperfusion or IV contrast exposure
Review of current medications to evaluate for nephrotoxic...
Identify and treat underlying causes, with diligence to avoid further kidney injury once identified (5).
Discontinue any nephrotoxic medications, correct hypovolemia, and corr...
All-cause m...
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Rahman M, S...
ATI has high mortality—early recognition as well as prevention of ATI are critical to improve survival.
No gold standard for diagnosis; clinicians must use data from the patient’s histo...
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