Urinary Biochemistry in the Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-06-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication, impacting short- and long-term patient outcomes.
Although the application of the classification systems for AKI has improved diagnosis, early clinical recognition of AKI is still challenging, as increments in serum creatinine may be late and low urine output is not always present.
The role of urinary biochemistry has remained unclear, especially in critically ill patients.
Differentiating between a transient and persistent acute kidney injury is of great need in clinical practice, and despite studies questioning their application in clinical practice, biochemistry indices continue to be used while we wait for a novel early injury biomarker.
An ideal marker would provide more detailed information about the type, intensity, and location of the injury.
In this review, we will discuss factors affecting the fractional excretion of sodium (FeNa) and fractional excretion of urea (FeU).
We believe that the frequent assessment of urinary biochemistry and microscopy can be useful in evaluating the likelihood of AKI reversibility.
The availability of early injury biomarkers could help guide clinical interventions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lima, Camila& Macedo, Etienne. 2018. Urinary Biochemistry in the Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury. Disease Markers،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1153369
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lima, Camila& Macedo, Etienne. Urinary Biochemistry in the Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury. Disease Markers No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1153369
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lima, Camila& Macedo, Etienne. Urinary Biochemistry in the Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury. Disease Markers. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1153369
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1153369