NICE acute kidney injury guideline 2024
Clinical guidance for acute kidney injury continues to emphasize early recognition, identification of at-risk patients, and prompt management of reversible causes, with monitoring of kidney function central to care.
Background
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common clinical syndrome characterized by an abrupt decline in excretory kidney function, and its incidence has increased over recent decades. AKI is associated with substantial short-term and long-term morbidity and mortality and is recognized as a risk factor for the subsequent development of chronic kidney disease.
Key recommendations
Guideline-based management of AKI broadly emphasizes early identification of patients at risk, timely detection through monitoring of kidney function, and prompt assessment and treatment of reversible causes such as volume depletion, nephrotoxic exposures, and obstruction. Specific numerical thresholds and detailed recommendations were not available in the retrieved literature for this item, so this summary is kept general.
Clinical implications
Structured pathways for recognition and management aim to reduce avoidable harm and limit progression of kidney injury. Readers should consult the primary guideline document directly for the exact diagnostic criteria, risk-assessment tools, and management thresholds underpinning these recommendations.
Category
Guidelines
Source
NICE
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