Recognition and management of acute kidney injury by severity
| Stage of AKI | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number (%) | 147 (62.8) | 63 (26.9) | 51 (21.8) |
| Documented, n (%) | 92 (62.5) | 58 (92.1) | 46 (90.2) |
| E-alert present, n (%) | 96 (65.3) | 53 (84.1) | 45 (88.2) |
| Volume assessment, n (%) | 79 (53.7) | 39 (61.9) | 37 (72.5) |
| Urinalysis, n (%) | 74 (52.5) | 34 (54.8) | 35 (71.4) |
| Nephrotoxic medications stopped, n (%) | 71 (77.1) | 36 (85.7) | 33 (94.3) |
| Ultrasound requested, n (%) | 10 (38.5) | 12 (92.3) | 17 (85.0) |
This table describes the prevalence of stage 1, 2 and 3 AKI, the proportion of cases recognised by clinicians and the e-alert system, and the variation in management for each severity. AKI = acute kidney injury.