Comprehensive Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): From Pathophysiology To Management | Ikaze Inc🎈

This course provides a comprehensive, evidence-based framework for understanding, diagnosing, and managing Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).
Designed for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists, it moves from core concepts to advanced management, integrating the latest guidelines (KDIGO) with practical clinical strategies.

Course Content

Foundations of AKI 5 Topics Sample Lesson

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Introduction: The Problem & Scope of AKI

Brief Review of Normal Kidney Physiology

The Concept of “Creatinine Kinetics” and its Limitations

Epidemiology: Who is at Risk?

AKI Prevention Bundles

Pathophysiology & Etiologies 4 Topics

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Prerenal Azotemia

Four phases of AKI

Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis 4 Topics

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The Art of History & Physical Exam: Finding the Clues

Laboratory Evaluation:

The Role of Kidney Biopsy

Staging of acute kidney injury 4 Topics

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Pharmacotherapy & Nephrotoxic Stewardship 6 Topics

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Chemotherapeutics

Other Chemicals

Concept of “Double Hit” AKI

Complications of AKI 5 Topics

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Electrolyte Disturbances

Acid-Base Disorders

Management Principles & Supportive Care 6 Topics

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General Supportive Care

Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders

Drug Dosing in AKI

Diuretics and AKI

Contrast-Induced AKI

Nutrition in AKI.

Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) in AKI 6 Topics

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Indications for Emergent Dialysis

Timing of Initiation (e.g., STARRT-AKI trial)

Peritoneal Dialysis

Vascular Access

Anticoagulation

AKI in Special Populations & Settings 6 Topics

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AKI in Sepsis and Shock

AKI in the ICU: The Cardiorenal and Hepatorenal Syndromes

AKI in Pregnancy

AKI in Cardiac Surgery & Cardio-Renal Syndrome

AKI in Liver Disease & Hepatorenal Syndrome

AKI in the ICU: A Multiorgan Failure Perspective

Follow-up, and Long-Term Consequences 4 Topics

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Post-AKI Care and Transitions

Recovery and Follow-up: Monitoring for CKD Progression

Discharge Planning and Patient Education

Long-Term Consequences: AKI as a Risk Factor for CKD and CVD