Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

This video discusses pre-, intra-, and postrenal causes of acute kidney injury. It delineates causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatment options that include medications for hyperkalemia. For additional information on fluid and electrolyte imbalances, mechanisms of blood pressure control as well as ABG interpretation and PH balance please refer to my videos with those titles. Further videos that pertain to the renal system can be found in the renal disorders playlist of my channel Nursing School Explained: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD):    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)   Glomerulonephritis:    • Glomuerulonephritis   Nephrotic Syndrome:    • Nephrotic Syndrome   Fluids and Electrolytes Playlist (includes acid base imbalances):    • Fluids and Electrolytes