International journal of nephrology and renovascular disease
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Int J Nephrol Renovasc Dis · Jan 2010
Update on the diagnosis and management of acute kidney injury.
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an independent risk factor for morbidity and mortality. This review provides essential information for the diagnosis and management of AKI. ⋯ Dialysis is the only Food and Drug Administration-approved therapy for AKI. Recent studies on the dose of dialysis in AKI are reviewed.