Table 4.

Univariate analysis of AKI management stratified by AKI recognition on AKI patient-days (2011 and 2013 data combined).

Quality indicatorAKI recognised by treating clinical teamaAKI not recognised by treating clinical teamap value
Full set of observations recorded (%)337/341 (99)159/165 (96)0.09
Fluid status clinically assessed (%)215/341 (63)46/165 (28)<0.001
Fluid balance chart completed (%)143/341 (33)51/165 (31)0.02
Fluids given if assessed as hypovolaemic (%)74/92 (80)14/18 (78)1
Maintenance fluids given if vulnerable to hypovolaemia (%)175/221 (79)53/84 (63)0.004
Antibiotics given within one hour of diagnosis of sepsis (%)30/36 (83)13/16 (81)1
Hospital guideline for contrast nephropathy prophylaxis followed if receiving contrast (%)7/14 (50)6/11 (55)1
Potentially nephrotoxic medications stopped if relevant (%)82/127 (65)13/85 (15)<0.001
  • avalue/applicable patient-days (%). AKI = acute kidney injury.