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Gimme 5 AKI - Spotting the Risk

Gimme 5 AKI - Spotting the Risk

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In this episode Regional Educator Rachel breaks down what every new grad nurse should know about acute kidney injury (AKI) — who’s most at risk, what to look for, and which lab trends signal early kidney trouble.


Rachel walks you through the pre-renal, intra-renal, and post-renal causes of AKI, connects common comorbidities like diabetes, heart failure, and sepsis, and shares what bedside assessments can help you spot early warning signs before the lab results confirm your suspicions.


You’ll learn:


✅ The top risk factors for developing AKI


✅ Key assessment findings that point to kidney injury


✅ What to anticipate in lab work


Whether you’re caring for post-op patients, managing fluids, or reviewing morning labs, this short episode will boost your confidence in recognizing AKI risk and responding early.


Resources:

Nephrotoxic Medications (see the tables for a list!)

BC Renal - AKI for Health Professionals

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