AKI decision tree tool

Patient Safety Measurement Unit

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AKI decision tree
This tool generates suggested text to include in discharge summaries for patients who have had AKI during an admission. Complete the short form below and click on the 'generate' button to see text that can be copied and pasted from the page.

Existing CKD diagnosis

Existing diagnosis of heart failure

AKIN level

AKIN level 1

AKIN level 2

AKIN level 3

eGFR on discharge

GFR >90 (stage G1)

GFR 60-89 (stage G2)

GFR 45-59 (stage G3a)

GFR 30-44 (stage G3b)

GFR 15-29 (stage G4)

GFR <15 (stage G5)

Post AKI renal function still improving

Existing haematuria, proteinuria or anatomical abnormality of the kidneys

Patient requires palliative/supportive care