Acute kidney injury (AKI) has a broad etiological profile and is associated with several complications. It is a frequently encountered complication among intensive care unit (ICU) patients and is a growing health concern. A significant change in the spectrum of severe AKI is observed in recent years, and it is no longer a single organ phenomenon but rather a complex multisystem clinical problem. AKI’s can be divided into three broad pathophysiologic categories: prerenal AKI, intrinsic AKI, and postrenal (obstructive) AKI.This paper discusses the etiology and clinical profile in ICU patients, focusing on associated outcomes and complications.
A maximum incidence (22%) of AKI was seen in the age group between 25-30 years. The most common clinical features were vomiting (92%), oliguria (80%), fatigue (72%), fever (70%). The incidence of prerenal, renal, and postrenal AKI was 20%, 76%, and…
