Box 1.

Audit template

> Was AKI recognised by the treating team?
   If yes, was there a documented AKI management plan?
   If yes, was a urine dipstick documented in the notes?
> Were full observations recorded?
> Was fluid status clinically assessed?
> Was fluid balance chart complete/attempted/absent?
> If assessed as hypovolaemic, were fluids given within 1 hour?
> If vulnerable to volume depletion, were maintenance fluids given?
> If septic, were antibiotics given promptly?
> If given intravenous or intra-arterial contrast, were Trust guidelines followed?
> If on nephrotoxic drugs, were they stopped unless absolutely necessary?