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Fluid Management in AKI and CKD

PART 1: ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY (AKI)

1. The Core Challenge - Why Fluid Management Matters in AKI

Fluid overload in AKI is independently associated with increased risk of new sepsis, impaired wound healing, decreased gastrointestinal absorption, and both short- and long-term increased risk of death. However, causality is complex - sicker, hemodynamically unstable patients are more likely to receive volume boluses, confounding the relationship. Importantly, total body fluid excess can dilute serum creatinine, masking the true severity of AKI.

Brenner and Rector's The Kidney, p. 2814

2. Volume Assessment - The Foundation

Before treating, you must assess volume status accurately. Bedside ultrasound of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a key clinical tool:

IVC Ultrasound for Volume Status Assessment:

Figure A: Dilated IVC (2.76 cm) with minimal respiratory variation - consistent with volume overload

Figure B: Near-fully collapsed IVC with good respiratory variation (arrowheads = expiration wall, arrows = inspiration) - consistent with prerenal AKI / hypovolemia

Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine, p. 610

3. Fluid Resuscitation - Type of Fluid Matters

Chloride-Rich vs Balanced Solutions

Chloride-rich solutions (e.g., 0.9% normal saline, chloride = 154 mmol/L) may cause:

Renal vasoconstriction
Exacerbation of renal medullary hypoxia
Hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis (which may trigger earlier RRT)

A large sequential single-center study showed AKI incidence fell from 14% to 8.4% (P < 0.001) and RRT use from 10% to 6.3% (P = 0.005) when switching from normal saline to Plasma-Lyte (chloride = 98 mmol/L).

However, the SPLIT trial (Saline vs Plasma-Lyte 148 for ICU fluid Therapy) - a double-blind, crossover cluster design in four ICUs - found no difference in AKI incidence, RRT receipt, or ICU resource utilization between the two fluids.

Clinical implication: Balanced crystalloids are generally preferred, though the evidence is mixed for ICU patients specifically.

Brenner and Rector's The Kidney, p. 2814-2815

Special Situations: Rhabdomyolysis

Early and aggressive volume repletion is mandatory - patients may initially require 10 L/day. Alkaline fluids (75 mmol/L sodium bicarbonate in 0.45% saline) may prevent tubular cast formation but risk worsening hypocalcemia. Target urinary flow rate: 200-300 mL/h.

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E, p. 2427

4. Managing Volume Overload in Established AKI

Diuretics

Aspect	Key Points
Role	Manage fluid overload, NOT to speed AKI recovery
Evidence	Meta-analyses: no reduction in mortality or improved kidney recovery with loop diuretics
Dosing (furosemide)	Bolus 200 mg IV, then IV drip 10-40 mg/h ± thiazide for synergy
Restriction	Avoid if no fluid overload; no role in AKI prevention
Ototoxicity	Do NOT co-prescribe with aminoglycosides

"We suggest using diuretics to manage fluid overload as needed but not in attempts to speed recovery from AKI per se." - Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology 7th Ed., p. 3424

Furosemide Stress Test (FST): In AKI stage ≤2, administer:

1 mg/kg IV furosemide (naive patients)
1.5 mg/kg IV (prior furosemide exposure)

Urine output < 200 mL over 2 hours predicts progression to AKIN stage 3 with sensitivity 87.1% and specificity 84.1%.

Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine, p. 610

Agents That Do NOT Work

Low-dose ("renal") dopamine: Does NOT improve renal recovery, reduce mortality, or prevent AKI. Risk of arrhythmias and bowel ischemia outweigh any benefit.
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP): Conflicting RCT evidence; KDIGO does NOT support its use.
Mannitol: No role in established AKI treatment.
Harrison's, Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology

5. Intraabdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

Fluid overload can cause or worsen intraabdominal hypertension (IAH):

Threshold	Definition
Intraabdominal pressure > 12 mmHg	Intraabdominal hypertension
IAP > 20 mmHg + end-organ dysfunction	Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS)

Measurement: Instill 30 mL water via Foley catheter and transduce bladder pressure.

Mechanism of AKI: IAH → direct compression of IVC → decreased venous return → reduced cardiac output → increased RAAS + sympathetic signaling → renal vasoconstriction → functional prerenal state (low urinary Na, oliguria). Surgical decompression may reverse AKI in selected patients.

Brenner and Rector's The Kidney, p. 2814

6. Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) in AKI

Indications for emergent RRT

Volume overload refractory to diuretics
Severe hyperkalemia
Severe metabolic acidosis (pH ≤ 7.1, especially with anuria)
Uremic symptoms (encephalopathy, pericarditis, bleeding)

Mode Selection

Modality	Best Used When
IHD (Intermittent Hemodialysis)	Hemodynamically stable
CRRT (Continuous RRT - CVVH, CVVHDF)	Hemodynamic instability; allows gentle fluid removal
SLED (Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis)	Intermediate hemodynamic instability; comparable outcomes to CRRT

A trial of 232 surgical ICU patients showed no mortality difference between SLED and CRRT (49.6% vs. 55.6%, P = 0.43).

Diffusion vs Convection

Hemodialysis = diffusive clearance: effective for small molecules (creatinine, urea, electrolytes)
Hemofiltration = convective clearance: better for larger molecules (cytokines) depending on membrane porosity
Despite theoretical benefits of hemofiltration for cytokine removal, no clinical outcome advantage over hemodialysis has been demonstrated.

Dose/Intensity of RRT

Two landmark trials (ATN trial, RENAL trial) definitively showed that escalating RRT intensity (higher effluent volumes in CRRT or more frequent IHD sessions) does NOT improve survival. Standard dosing is adequate.

Brenner and Rector's The Kidney, pp. 2818-2822

PART 2: CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD)

1. Pathophysiology of Fluid Imbalance in CKD

One of the earliest effects of CKD is the loss of the kidney's ability to compensate for large changes in sodium and water intake. As GFR declines:

Sodium and water retention become progressive
These are major contributors to hypertension in CKD
In advanced stages (G4-G5): cause morbidity and mortality through systemic or pulmonary edema
Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology 7th Ed., p. 3805

2. Dietary Sodium and Fluid Restriction

Stage	Recommendation
All CKD stages	Sodium intake < 90 mmol/day (5 g NaCl/day), except salt-wasting conditions
G4-G5 CKD	Also restrict potassium and phosphate; monitor weight closely
Fluid intake	Advise on optimal intake at each stage to prevent volume overload
Salt substitutes	Avoid - most contain potassium chloride, risk of life-threatening hyperkalemia

Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology 7th Ed., p. 3805

3. Diuretics in CKD

Loop diuretics (furosemide, bumetanide, torsemide) remain the cornerstone for managing volume overload in CKD. Key considerations:

Diuretic resistance is common in CKD due to reduced tubular secretion of diuretics, hypoalbuminemia, and high sodium intake
Combination therapy (loop + thiazide) can overcome resistance
SGLT2 inhibitors (e.g., dapagliflozin, empagliflozin) now have a major role - they enhance urinary sodium excretion via proximal tubule blockade, with proven kidney and cardioprotective effects extending to non-diabetic CKD patients
Finerenone (nonsteroidal MRA) has demonstrated cardiorenal benefits in CKD + type 2 diabetes
Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology 7th Ed., p. 3794-3796

4. "Sick Day" Rules - Preventing AKI-on-CKD

CKD patients are vulnerable during intercurrent illness. KDIGO recommends temporarily discontinuing the following when GFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m² during serious acute illness:

ACE inhibitors / ARBs
Aldosterone inhibitors
Direct renin inhibitors
Diuretics
NSAIDs
Metformin
Lithium
Digoxin

This prevents AKI-on-CKD and drug toxicity from reduced clearance.

Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology 7th Ed., p. 3791

5. BP Control and Fluid Management in CKD

ACE inhibitors or ARBs are first-line (reduce proteinuria and slow progression) but also affect fluid handling via RAAS blockade
Volume overload is a major driver of hypertension in CKD - sodium restriction and diuretics are key adjuncts to antihypertensive therapy
Multidrug regimens are usually needed at advanced stages

Summary Comparison Table

Parameter	AKI	CKD
Primary fluid goal	Achieve euvolemia; avoid over- AND under-resuscitation	Prevent chronic volume overload
Fluid type (resuscitation)	Balanced crystalloids preferred	N/A (chronic management)
Sodium restriction	Yes in oliguric/hypervolemic AKI	< 90 mmol/day (5 g NaCl) in all stages
Diuretics (role)	Manage overload only; NOT to hasten recovery	Mainstay of chronic volume control
Key pharmacotherapy	Furosemide (IV bolus + drip)	Loop diuretics + SGLT2i + MRA (finerenone)
RRT trigger	Diuretic-refractory overload, acidosis, K+, uremia	Typically when GFR < 10-15 (eGFR-based initiation)
Monitoring	Urine output, IVC on US, daily weights, creatinine	Daily/weekly weights, BP, edema, eGFR trends
Avoid	Low-dose dopamine, mannitol, aminoglycosides + diuretics	Salt substitutes (K+ risk), NSAIDs, concurrent nephrotoxins

Sources: Brenner and Rector's The Kidney (2-Volume Set) | Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E | Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology 7th Ed. | Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine

Recent evidence note: A 2025 meta-analysis (PMID 39889501, Aust Crit Care) on net ultrafiltration intensity in CRRT for critically ill patients found associations between ultrafiltration rates and clinical outcomes - suggesting aggressive fluid removal via RRT carries its own risks and should be titrated carefully.

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Fluid management in AKI and CKD

I have detailed notes on this topic from the previous session. Here is the complete guide on fluid management in AKI and CKD, drawn from Brenner & Rector's, Harrison's, Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology, and Tintinalli's.

Fluid Management in AKI and CKD

PART 1: ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY (AKI)

1. Why Fluid Management Matters

Fluid overload in AKI is independently associated with:

Increased risk of new sepsis
Impaired wound healing and decreased GI absorption
Increased short- and long-term mortality

An important caveat: total body fluid excess dilutes serum creatinine, which can mask the true severity of AKI. Also, causality is difficult to establish because sicker, hemodynamically unstable patients are inherently more likely to receive large fluid volumes.

2. Volume Status Assessment

Accurate assessment before treating is non-negotiable. Point-of-care IVC ultrasound is the key bedside tool:

Figure A - Volume Overload: Dilated IVC (~2.76 cm) with minimal respiratory variation

Figure B - Prerenal / Hypovolemia: Near-fully collapsed IVC with good respiratory variation (arrowheads = expiration; arrows = inspiration)

IVC ultrasound from Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine, p. 610

3. Fluid Resuscitation - Type of Fluid

Chloride-Rich vs Balanced Crystalloids

Normal saline (0.9% NaCl, chloride = 154 mmol/L) may cause:

Renal vasoconstriction and exacerbation of renal medullary hypoxia
Hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis (which may trigger earlier RRT initiation)

A large sequential study showed AKI incidence dropped from 14% to 8.4% (P < 0.001) and RRT use from 10% to 6.3% (P = 0.005) when switching from normal saline to Plasma-Lyte (chloride = 98 mmol/L).

The SPLIT trial (double-blind, crossover cluster, four ICUs in New Zealand) found no difference in AKI incidence or RRT receipt between 0.9% saline and Plasma-Lyte 148.

Bottom line: Balanced crystalloids are generally preferred, but the evidence in ICU populations is mixed.

Special Case: Rhabdomyolysis

Patients may need up to 10 L/day of early aggressive volume repletion
Alkaline fluids (75 mmol/L NaHCO₃ in 0.45% saline) may prevent tubular cast formation but risk worsening hypocalcemia
Target urine flow: 200-300 mL/h
Diuretics if adequate repletion fails to reach target flow

4. Managing Volume Overload in Established AKI

Diuretics

Aspect	Key Point
Primary role	Manage fluid overload ONLY - not to hasten AKI recovery
Evidence	Meta-analyses: no mortality benefit, no improved kidney recovery
Furosemide dosing	IV bolus 200 mg → drip 10-40 mg/h ± thiazide for synergy
When NOT to use	No fluid overload present; do not use to prevent AKI
Avoid	Concomitant aminoglycosides (increased ototoxicity risk)

"We suggest using diuretics to manage fluid overload as needed but not in attempts to speed recovery from AKI per se."

Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology 7th Ed.

Furosemide Stress Test (FST)

Used in AKI stage ≤ 2 to assess diuretic responsiveness and predict progression:

Patient	Dose
Furosemide-naive	1 mg/kg IV
Prior furosemide exposure	1.5 mg/kg IV

Urine output < 200 mL in 2 hours = predicts progression to AKIN stage 3

Sensitivity: 87.1% | Specificity: 84.1%

Agents That Do NOT Work

Agent	Verdict
Low-dose ("renal") dopamine	No benefit in intrinsic AKI; arrhythmia + bowel ischemia risk
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)	Conflicting RCTs; KDIGO does not support use
Mannitol	No role in established AKI

5. Intraabdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

Massive fluid overload can cause or worsen intraabdominal hypertension (IAH):

Threshold	Definition
IAP > 12 mmHg	Intraabdominal hypertension
IAP > 20 mmHg + end-organ dysfunction	Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS)

Measurement: Instill 30 mL water via Foley catheter and transduce bladder pressure.

Mechanism of renal injury: IAH → IVC compression → decreased venous return → reduced cardiac output → RAAS + sympathetic activation → renal vasoconstriction → functional prerenal state (low urine Na⁺, oliguria)

Surgical decompression may reverse AKI but predicting which patients will benefit remains difficult.

6. Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) in AKI

Indications for Emergent RRT

Diuretic-refractory volume overload
Severe hyperkalemia (with ECG changes)
Metabolic acidosis pH ≤ 7.1 with anuria
Uremic encephalopathy, pericarditis, or bleeding

Modality Selection

Modality	Preferred Setting
IHD	Hemodynamically stable
CRRT (CVVH, CVVHDF)	Hemodynamic instability; slow gentle fluid removal
SLED	Intermediate instability; comparable outcomes to CRRT

A trial of 232 surgical ICU patients showed no mortality difference between SLED and CRRT (49.6% vs. 55.6%, P = 0.43).

Diffusion vs Convection

Mode	Mechanism	Best For
Hemodialysis	Diffusive (concentration gradient)	Small molecules: creatinine, urea, K⁺
Hemofiltration	Convective (pressure-driven ultrafiltration)	Larger molecules (cytokines) - theoretical benefit unproven
Hemodiafiltration	Both	Combined clearance

Despite theoretical advantages of convective clearance for cytokine removal, no clinical outcome benefit of hemofiltration over hemodialysis has been demonstrated.

RRT Intensity / Dose

Two landmark trials - the ATN trial (n = 1124) and the RENAL trial - definitively showed that escalating RRT intensity does NOT improve survival. Standard dosing is recommended.

PART 2: CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD)

1. Pathophysiology of Fluid Dysregulation in CKD

One of the earliest effects of CKD is loss of the kidney's ability to compensate for changes in sodium and water intake. As GFR declines:

Sodium and water retention become progressive
Salt and water excess drive hypertension (a major contributor in CKD)
In advanced CKD (G4-G5): systemic and pulmonary edema cause significant morbidity and mortality

2. Dietary Sodium and Fluid Restriction

Parameter	Target
Sodium intake	< 90 mmol/day (5 g NaCl/day) - all CKD stages, except salt-wasting conditions
Fluid intake	Individualized advice at each CKD stage to prevent volume overload
Salt substitutes	Avoid - most contain KCl, risk of life-threatening hyperkalemia
Advanced CKD (G4-G5)	Also restrict potassium and phosphate; monitor weight closely

3. Pharmacological Management of Volume Status in CKD

Loop Diuretics

Mainstay of volume control
Resistance is common due to reduced tubular secretion, hypoalbuminemia, high Na intake
Combination loop + thiazide overcomes resistance

SGLT2 Inhibitors (e.g., dapagliflozin, empagliflozin)

Block sodium-glucose cotransport in the proximal tubule → enhanced urinary sodium and glucose excretion
Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, but kidney and cardioprotective effects extend to non-diabetic CKD
Now a central pillar of CKD management alongside ACE inhibitors/ARBs

Finerenone (Nonsteroidal MRA)

Demonstrated cardiorenal benefits in CKD with type 2 diabetes
Likely to be used more extensively alongside ACE inhibitors/ARBs in future

4. "Sick Day" Rules - Preventing AKI-on-CKD

CKD patients are particularly vulnerable during acute illness. KDIGO recommends temporarily stopping the following when GFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m²:

ACE inhibitors / ARBs
Aldosterone inhibitors / direct renin inhibitors
Diuretics
NSAIDs
Metformin
Lithium, digoxin

This prevents AKI-on-CKD and accumulation-related toxicity.

5. Blood Pressure and Fluid Management

Volume overload is a major driver of CKD hypertension
ACE inhibitors/ARBs are first-line (anti-proteinuric + RAAS block), but affect fluid handling
Sodium restriction and diuretics are essential co-interventions
Most patients require multidrug antihypertensive regimens as CKD advances

Summary Comparison Table

Parameter	AKI	CKD
Primary fluid goal	Euvolemia - avoid both overload and under-resuscitation	Prevent chronic volume overload
Fluid type	Balanced crystalloids preferred over normal saline	N/A
Sodium restriction	Yes in oliguric/hypervolemic AKI	< 90 mmol/day (5 g NaCl) in all stages
Diuretics	Manage overload only; NOT for AKI recovery	Mainstay of chronic volume control; hold during acute illness
Key pharmacotherapy	IV furosemide (bolus + drip)	Loop diuretics + SGLT2i + ACEi/ARB + finerenone
RRT trigger	Diuretic-refractory overload, pH ≤ 7.1, K⁺, uremia	When GFR < 10-15 mL/min (symptom/eGFR-guided)
Monitoring	Urine output, IVC ultrasound, daily weights, creatinine	Weight, BP, edema, eGFR, electrolytes
Avoid	Low-dose dopamine, mannitol, aminoglycosides + diuretics	Salt substitutes, NSAIDs, nephrotoxins
Special consideration	Abdominal compartment syndrome from fluid excess	Sick day rules during intercurrent illness

Sources: Brenner and Rector's The Kidney (2-Volume Set) | Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E | Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology 7th Ed. | Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine

Recent evidence (2025): A systematic review and meta-analysis (PMID 39889501, Aust Crit Care, 2025) on net ultrafiltration intensity in CRRT found that aggressive fluid removal carries its own risks - ultrafiltration rate should be titrated carefully rather than maximized.

Integrate everything in tables and also take help from CMDT 2026

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Note on CMDT 2026: After a thorough library search, CMDT 2026 is not available in the textbook collection. As the best available substitute, the KDIGO 2026 AKI/AKD Clinical Practice Guideline (public review draft, March 2026) was used - this is the most current authoritative document on the topic, published the same year, and is the primary evidence source that CMDT itself would cite. Goldman-Cecil Medicine and Harrison's 22E (2025) complement it from the library.

Here is the fully integrated, tabulated reference across 15 tables:

Fluid Management in AKI and CKD - Full Integrated Reference

Table 1: Pathophysiology of Fluid Dysregulation

Feature	AKI	CKD
Onset	Acute (hours-days)	Chronic (months-years)
Primary mechanism	Abrupt loss of GFR → cannot excrete Na⁺/water acutely	Progressive nephron loss → reduced adaptive capacity for Na⁺/H₂O
Fluid overload consequence	Pulmonary edema, abdominal compartment syndrome, sepsis, death	Hypertension, systemic/pulmonary edema, accelerated CKD progression, CVD mortality
Fluid deficit consequence	Perpetuates prerenal/ischemic injury	AKI-on-CKD; worsens residual nephron function
Key confound	Fluid excess dilutes serum creatinine, masking AKI severity	Muscle loss lowers creatinine; true GFR worse than measured
Compensation capacity	Absent (sudden loss)	Progressively lost as GFR declines

Table 2: Volume Status Assessment

Method	Finding	Interpretation
IVC diameter (ultrasound)	> 2.1 cm, < 50% inspiratory collapse	Volume overload / elevated CVP
IVC diameter (ultrasound)	< 2.1 cm, > 50% collapse	Hypovolemia / prerenal AKI
Urine sodium (UNa)	< 20 mEq/L	Prerenal / functional
Urine sodium (UNa)	> 40 mEq/L	Intrinsic ATN
FENa	< 1%	Prerenal (unreliable if on diuretics)
FEUrea	< 35%	Prerenal (more reliable on diuretics)
Daily weight	Rising	Positive fluid balance / overload
Urine output	< 0.5 mL/kg/h for > 6 h	Oliguria - suggests AKI
Bladder pressure	> 12 mmHg	Intraabdominal hypertension (IAH)
Bladder pressure	> 20 mmHg + organ dysfunction	Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS)

IVC ultrasound - Volume overload (dilated, non-collapsing):

IVC ultrasound - Hypovolemia / Prerenal AKI (collapsed with respiratory variation):

Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine, p. 610

Table 3: Fluid Resuscitation in AKI - Choice of Fluid (KDIGO 2026)

Fluid	Cl⁻ (mmol/L)	Recommendation	Evidence	KDIGO 2026 Grade
Balanced crystalloids (Plasma-Lyte, LR)	98-109	Preferred - lower hyperchloremic acidosis, lower AKI risk	Sequential study: AKI 14% → 8.4% (P<0.001); SMART/SALT-ED trials	1B - Recommended
0.9% Normal saline	154	Use only for specific indications (TBI, hyponatremia correction)	SPLIT trial: no difference in ICU; however metabolic acidosis and AKI risk higher	Conditional against
Crystalloids over colloids	-	Crystalloids as initial volume expansion	No benefit from albumin, gelatin, or starches for AKI prevention	1B - Recommended
IV bicarbonate fluid	-	Rhabdomyolysis only	Prevents tubular casts; risk of worsening hypocalcemia	Conditional
Liberal vs restrictive (elective major abdominal surgery)	-	Liberal: target +1-2 kg at 24h post-op	Restrictive: ↑ RRT risk (RR 3.24, CI 1.06-9.92); liberal: slight non-significant ↑ pulmonary edema	1B - Liberal recommended

Table 4: Diuretics in AKI

Parameter	Detail
KDIGO 2026 role	Manage volume overload; may reduce need for RRT when used early; do NOT improve mortality or kidney recovery in established AKI
Initial strategy	Intermittent IV boluses preferred over continuous infusion (KDIGO 2026 Practice Point 3.3.1)
Furosemide dosing	IV bolus 200 mg → IV drip 10-40 mg/h ± thiazide (metolazone) for synergy
Escalation	Promptly escalate to RRT when diuretic response is absent
Avoid	Concurrent aminoglycosides (ototoxicity); diuretics without fluid overload; do not use to prevent AKI
Meta-analysis finding	Loop diuretics: no reduction in mortality, dialysis need, or dialysis sessions

Furosemide Stress Test (FST)

Parameter	Detail
Indication	AKI stage ≤ 2 to assess responsiveness and predict progression
Furosemide-naive	1 mg/kg IV
Prior furosemide exposure	1.5 mg/kg IV
Positive result (concerning)	Urine output < 200 mL over 2 hours
Predicts	Progression to AKIN stage 3
Sensitivity / Specificity	87.1% / 84.1%

Table 5: Drug Evidence Table for AKI Fluid/Hemodynamic Management

Agent	Evidence	Verdict	Notes
Loop diuretics	Multiple RCTs + meta-analyses	Volume overload management only	No mortality benefit; not for recovery
Thiazides (metolazone)	Clinical experience	Useful for diuretic resistance	Synergistic with loop diuretics
Low-dose ("renal") dopamine	Multiple RCTs	Do NOT use	No benefit; arrhythmia + bowel ischemia
Atrial natriuretic peptide	4 RCTs (conflicting)	Not recommended (KDIGO)	Larger trials failed to confirm benefit
Nesiritide	Large RCT	Not recommended	No mortality benefit; causes hypotension
Mannitol	Consensus	No role	Contraindicated in established AKI
Norepinephrine	Observational	Useful in septic AKI	Raise MAP > 65-70 mmHg; possible renal benefit
Fenoldopam	Small RCTs + 1 meta-analysis	Uncertain	Further studies needed
Balanced crystalloids	SMART, SALT-ED RCTs	Preferred	Lower AKI and RRT vs normal saline

Table 6: Indications for RRT in AKI

Indication	Threshold / Detail
Volume overload	Refractory to diuretics; pulmonary edema
Metabolic acidosis	pH ≤ 7.1 with anuria, or cannot tolerate bicarbonate fluid load
Hyperkalemia	With ECG changes (peaked T waves, wide QRS, PR prolongation)
Uremic encephalopathy	Altered consciousness attributed to uremia
Uremic pericarditis	Friction rub / pericardial effusion
Uremic bleeding	Platelet dysfunction from uremic toxins
Severe rhabdomyolysis	When general supportive care inadequate

Table 7: RRT Modality Selection in AKI

Modality	Full Name	Best Setting	Fluid Removal Rate	Key Feature
IHD	Intermittent Hemodialysis	Hemodynamically stable	Rapid (2-4h sessions)	Most efficient solute clearance
CRRT - CVVH	Continuous Venovenous Hemofiltration	Hemodynamic instability	Slow and continuous	Convective; cytokine removal
CRRT - CVVHD	Continuous Venovenous Hemodialysis	Hemodynamic instability	Slow and continuous	Diffusive clearance
CRRT - CVVHDF	Continuous Venovenous Hemodiafiltration	Hemodynamic instability	Slow and continuous	Combined; most comprehensive
SLED	Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis	Intermediate instability	Moderate	90-day mortality equivalent to CRRT (49.6% vs 55.6%, P=0.43)

RRT Dose

Trial	Finding	Grade
ATN Trial (n=1124)	Intensive vs standard RRT dose: no survival benefit	Large RCT
RENAL Trial	High vs standard CRRT dose: no 90-day mortality difference	Large RCT
KDIGO 2026	Standard dose recommended; no evidence to escalate	Evidence-based recommendation
Meta-analysis 2025 (PMID 39889501)	Aggressive net ultrafiltration via CRRT = adverse outcomes; titrate carefully	Systematic review

Table 8: Special Situations in AKI Fluid Management

Condition	Fluid Strategy	Specific Details
Prerenal AKI	Prompt isotonic crystalloid resuscitation	Avoid K⁺-containing fluids until UO established and K⁺ known
Rhabdomyolysis	Up to 10 L/day early aggressive repletion	Target UO 200-300 mL/h; alkaline fluids (NaHCO₃ 75 mmol/L in 0.45% saline) - risk hypocalcemia
Hepatorenal syndrome	IV albumin 25-50 g (max 100 g/day) + vasoconstrictors	Terlipressin or midodrine + octreotide
Contrast-associated AKI	Isotonic saline 1-1.5 mL/kg/h pre + 4-6h post	Only proven prophylactic measure; for eGFR < 45 mL/min (Grade 1B)
Postrenal AKI	Relieve obstruction; watch for post-obstructive diuresis	May need continued IV fluids for tubular dysfunction
Septic AKI	Early resuscitation, then conservative strategy	Avoid prolonged positive balance; vasopressors when fluid-unresponsive
Oliguric AKI + hypervolemia	Restrict Na⁺ + fluid; IV furosemide	No role for dopamine; early RRT if diuretic-refractory
ACS / IAH	Surgical decompression	IAP > 20 mmHg + organ dysfunction; laparotomy; patient selection difficult

Table 9: Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Mechanism in AKI

Step	Event
1	Massive fluid overload → elevated intraabdominal pressure
2	IVC compression → decreased venous return
3	Reduced cardiac output
4	Increased sympathetic tone + RAAS activation
5	Renal vasoconstriction → functional prerenal state
6	Oliguria, low urine Na⁺
7	Surgical decompression → may reverse AKI

Table 10: CKD - Sodium and Fluid Restriction by Stage

CKD Stage	GFR (mL/min/1.73 m²)	Sodium Target	Fluid	Additional Actions
G1	≥ 90	< 90 mmol/day (5 g NaCl)	Individualized	Treat comorbidities; evaluate reversible CKD risk factors
G2	60-89	< 90 mmol/day	Individualized	Start lifestyle + BP + CVD risk reduction
G3a	45-59	< 90 mmol/day	Monitor for overload	BP control; glycemic control in diabetes; lipid management
G3b	30-44	< 90 mmol/day	Close monitoring; weigh daily	Drug dose adjustments; phosphate awareness
G4	15-29	< 90 mmol/day	Strict; daily weights	Restrict K⁺ and PO₄; RRT planning; dietary protein 0.8 g/kg/day
G5	< 15	< 90 mmol/day	Strict; often RRT-dependent	Full uremic complication management; dialysis initiation
Salt substitutes	All stages	Contraindicated	-	Most contain KCl → life-threatening hyperkalemia

Table 11: Pharmacological Fluid Management in CKD

Drug Class	Examples	Mechanism	Role	Key Points
Loop diuretics	Furosemide, torsemide, bumetanide	Block NKCC2 (thick ascending limb)	Mainstay of volume control	Torsemide better oral bioavailability in CKD; resistance common
Thiazide diuretics	Metolazone, HCTZ	Block NCC (distal convoluted tubule)	Overcome loop diuretic resistance	Metolazone retains efficacy at GFR < 30; HCTZ less effective
ACE inhibitors	Ramipril, enalapril, lisinopril	RAAS blockade → natriuresis + antiproteinuric	First-line for proteinuric CKD	Hold during sick days; monitor K⁺ + creatinine
ARBs	Losartan, candesartan, valsartan	AT1 receptor blockade	Alternative or additive to ACEi	Same monitoring as ACEi
SGLT2 inhibitors	Dapagliflozin, empagliflozin	Block Na⁺-glucose cotransport in PCT → natriuresis	Kidney + cardioprotective in diabetic AND non-diabetic CKD	Initial eGFR dip (hemodynamic); long-term beneficial
Finerenone (nonsteroidal MRA)	Finerenone	Mineralocorticoid receptor blockade	Cardiorenal benefit in CKD + T2DM	Less hyperkalemia than spironolactone; monitor K⁺
Albumin infusions	20-25% albumin	Expand oncotic pressure	Refractory edema or acute GFR decline in nephrotic CKD	Goldman-Cecil: "use as necessary for refractory edema or acute GFR decline"

Table 12: Goldman-Cecil Clinical Action Plan for CKD (Fluid-Relevant Elements)

CKD Stage	GFR	Key Fluid/Volume Management Actions
G1-G2, A2-A3	≥ 60	ACEi/ARBs; SGLT2i + MRA + GLP1 agonists in diabetes; albumin for refractory edema; anticoagulants if nephrotic; statins
G3a-G3b	30-59	Treat comorbidities; BP + glycemic + lipid control; drug dose adjustments; begin phosphate monitoring
G4	15-29	Restrict protein to 0.8 g/kg/day; intensify CVD risk management; phosphate restriction; RRT planning
G5	< 15	Dialysis; full uremic complication management

Goldman-Cecil Medicine International Edition, Tables 116-2 and 116-3

Table 13: "Sick Day" Rules - Preventing AKI-on-CKD (KDIGO)

Drug Class	Examples	Action During Acute Illness (GFR < 60)	Reason
ACE inhibitors	Ramipril, lisinopril	Temporarily stop	AKI risk + hyperkalemia
ARBs	Losartan, valsartan	Temporarily stop	AKI risk + hyperkalemia
Aldosterone inhibitors	Spironolactone, eplerenone	Temporarily stop	Hyperkalemia
Direct renin inhibitors	Aliskiren	Temporarily stop	AKI + hyperkalemia
Diuretics	Furosemide, metolazone	Temporarily stop	Dehydration → AKI
NSAIDs	Ibuprofen, naproxen	Temporarily stop	Renal vasoconstriction → AKI
Metformin	Metformin	Temporarily stop	Lactic acidosis at low GFR
Lithium	Lithium carbonate	Temporarily stop	Narrow TI; accumulates
Digoxin	Digoxin	Temporarily stop	Narrow TI; accumulates

Table 14: Key Clinical Trials and Evidence

Trial / Study	N	Comparison	Key Finding	Grade
SPLIT Trial	ICU	Plasma-Lyte 148 vs 0.9% saline	No difference in AKI or RRT	RCT
SMART Trial	ICU	Balanced crystalloids vs saline	Lower composite MAKE outcome with balanced	RCT
SALT-ED Trial	Non-ICU	Balanced crystalloids vs saline	Fewer major adverse kidney events	RCT
ATN Trial	1124	Intensive vs standard RRT dose	No survival benefit from intensive dosing	Large RCT
RENAL Trial	Large	High vs standard CRRT dose	No 90-day mortality difference	Large RCT
SLED vs CRRT	232	SLED vs CRRT in surgical ICU	No mortality difference (49.6% vs 55.6%, P=0.43)	RCT
Furosemide Stress Test	Prospective	1-1.5 mg/kg IV furosemide	UO < 200 mL/2h predicts AKIN stage 3 (Sn 87%, Sp 84%)	Prospective
KDIGO 2026 - Liberal vs Restrictive	Elective surgery	Liberal (+1-2 kg/24h) vs restrictive	Restrictive: higher RRT risk (RR 3.24, CI 1.06-9.92)	Grade 1B
Net UF rate meta-analysis 2025	CRRT patients	Aggressive vs standard UF	Aggressive UF = adverse outcomes; titrate carefully	Systematic review (PMID 39889501)

Table 15: Master Side-by-Side Comparison - AKI vs CKD

Parameter	AKI	CKD
Primary fluid goal	Euvolemia - avoid both overload AND under-resuscitation	Prevent chronic volume overload; slow progression
Resuscitation fluid	Balanced crystalloids over 0.9% saline (KDIGO 2026, 1B)	N/A
Sodium restriction	Yes, in oliguric/hypervolemic AKI	< 90 mmol/day (5 g NaCl) at all stages
Fluid restriction	Oliguric/overloaded AKI	Individualized per CKD stage
Diuretics	IV bolus; manage overload only; not for recovery	Oral loop diuretic; mainstay; hold during acute illness
Key drugs	IV furosemide ± thiazide; vasopressors in sepsis	Loop + ACEi/ARB + SGLT2i + finerenone
RRT trigger	Diuretic-refractory overload, pH ≤ 7.1, ECG-K⁺, uremia	eGFR < 10-15 mL/min or symptomatic uremia
RRT dose	Standard (intensive = no benefit; ATN + RENAL trials)	Standard dialysis prescription
Ultrafiltration	Titrate carefully; aggressive UF = harm (2025 meta-analysis)	Titrate to euvolemia at each session
Monitoring	Hourly UO, IVC US, daily weights, creatinine, electrolytes	Weight, BP, edema, eGFR, K⁺, PO₄, HCO₃
Salt substitutes	Avoid (oliguria + hyperkalemia)	Avoid at all stages
Avoid	Dopamine, mannitol, aminoglycosides + diuretics	NSAIDs, nephrotoxins, sick-day drugs (Table 13)
Special concern	Abdominal compartment syndrome; rhabdomyolysis; contrast AKI	Sick-day rules; SGLT2i for cardio-renal protection
2026 update	Liberal > restrictive fluid strategy in surgical patients (1B)	Finerenone + SGLT2i for diabetic CKD

Sources: Brenner & Rector's The Kidney | Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E (2025) | Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology 7th Ed. | Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine | Goldman-Cecil Medicine International Edition | KDIGO 2026 AKI/AKD Clinical Practice Guideline (Public Review Draft, March 2026)

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When to Give, Restrict, and Remove Fluids in AKI and CKD - Rates, Volumes, and Timing

THE CORE FRAMEWORK: 4 PHASES OF FLUID THERAPY

This is the most important conceptual model. Every patient moves through these phases sequentially - the mistake is staying in Phase 1 too long.

Phase	Name	Goal	Fluid Action	Timing
1	Rescue	Immediate life-threatening hypoperfusion	Give fluid aggressively	Minutes - hours
2	Optimization	Fine-tune perfusion, test fluid responsiveness	Give cautiously (fluid challenge)	Hours
3	Stabilization	Achieve neutral or slightly negative balance	Minimize intake; allow spontaneous diuresis	Days 1-3
4	De-escalation	Mobilize excess fluid	Restrict fluid + diuretics or ultrafiltration	Days 3+

"In the stabilization and de-escalation phases, clinicians should target a neutral and then a negative fluid balance if fluid overload is present."

Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology 7th Ed., p. 1002

TABLE 1: WHEN TO GIVE FLUIDS (Phase 1 and 2)

Clinical Scenario	Give Fluid?	Why
Hypotension + tachycardia + collapsed IVC	Yes - urgently	Prerenal AKI from hypovolemia
Rising creatinine + low urine Na⁺ (< 20) + FENa < 1%	Yes	Prerenal - needs volume
Rhabdomyolysis (any stage)	Yes - aggressively	Flush myoglobin; prevent cast nephropathy
Sepsis with hypoperfusion (early, before fluid overload)	Yes	Restore MAP and organ perfusion
Post-contrast procedure (eGFR < 45)	Yes - prophylactically	Prevent contrast-associated AKI
Post-obstructive diuresis after catheterization	Yes	Replace tubular losses; prevent hypovolemia
Dilated IVC + peripheral edema + fluid overload	No	Will worsen outcomes
Established oliguric AKI (intrinsic ATN) without volume deficit	No	Volume will not restore GFR; causes overload
Oliguric AKI with rising CVP or pulmonary edema	No	Active fluid overload state

Test before giving (Phase 2): Passive leg raise (PLR) test or 250 mL fluid challenge with stroke volume monitoring. Responders = ≥ 10-15% increase in SV or cardiac output.

TABLE 2: HOW MUCH FLUID TO GIVE AND HOW FAST

Scenario	Fluid	Volume	Rate / Duration	Target
Fluid bolus (Phase 1 - Rescue)	Balanced crystalloid (Plasma-Lyte / LR)	500 mL	Over ≤ 15 minutes	Restore BP, perfusion
Fluid challenge (Phase 2 - Optimization)	Balanced crystalloid	250 mL or 3 mL/kg	Over 5-10 minutes	≥ 10-15% ↑ in stroke volume
General resuscitation (hypotension/tachycardia)	Balanced crystalloid	10-20 mL/kg	Over minutes to hours	Vital signs improvement
Rhabdomyolysis	Balanced crystalloid or 0.9% saline	Up to 10 L/day (early)	Continuous; high-rate infusion	Urine output 200-300 mL/h
Contrast-AKI prophylaxis (pre-procedure)	Isotonic saline or NaHCO₃	1-1.5 mL/kg/h	Start before procedure; continue 4-6h post	Urinary flow > 150 mL/h
Contrast-AKI (emergency/rapid)	Isotonic NaHCO₃ (1.26%)	3 mL/kg	Over 60 minutes pre-procedure	then 1 mL/kg/h for 6h post
Elective major abdominal surgery	Balanced crystalloid	Target +1 to +2 kg at 24h post-op	Perioperative; liberal strategy	Avoid net-zero (↑ RRT risk)
Maintenance fluids (euvolemic AKI)	Balanced crystalloid	= Urine output + insensible losses (~500-800 mL/day)	Continuous at low rate	Neutral fluid balance
Hepatorenal syndrome	20-25% albumin	25-50 g (max 100 g/day)	IV infusion + vasoconstrictors	Hemodynamic stabilization

TABLE 3: WHEN TO RESTRICT FLUIDS

Clinical Scenario	Action	Threshold / Sign
Oliguric AKI with volume overload	Restrict fluid + sodium	UO < 0.5 mL/kg/h + rising weight + dilated IVC
Pulmonary edema in AKI	Strict fluid restriction + IV furosemide	Respiratory distress, bilateral crackles, ↑ CVP
AKI + anuria	Restrict to insensible losses only (~500 mL/day)	No urine output; risk of rapid overload
Established intrinsic AKI (ATN)	No resuscitation fluids unless deficit proven	Volume won't restore GFR; adds to overload
IAP > 12 mmHg (IAH)	Restrict further fluid administration	Fluid overload driving abdominal compartment syndrome
CKD G1-G5 (all stages)	Sodium < 90 mmol/day; fluid intake individualized	Chronic sodium and water retention
CKD with visible edema	Diuretics + dietary sodium restriction	Overt fluid overload in chronic setting
Post-obstructive diuresis (brisk)	Replace only two-thirds of urine output	Avoid perpetuating diuresis; prevent hyponatremia

TABLE 4: DIURETIC ESCALATION PATHWAY FOR FLUID REMOVAL IN AKI (KDIGO 2026)

Step	Dose / Administration	Goal	Next Action if Fails
Step 1	Furosemide 1.0 mg/kg IV bolus (naive patient) OR 1.5 mg/kg (prior furosemide use)	Urine output > 200 mL within 2 hours	If not met → escalate
Step 2	Double the dose: 160-200 mg IV bolus every 6-12 hours	Adequate diuresis + fluid removal	If still fails → Step 3
Step 3	Add thiazide (metolazone 2.5-10 mg PO) to loop diuretic	Synergistic natriuresis (DCT blockade + loop blockade)	If still fails → RRT
Continuous infusion	Bolus first, then 10-40 mg/h IV drip	Sustained diuresis with less ototoxicity	Monitor response hourly
Escalate to RRT	When all diuretic steps fail	Diuretic-refractory volume overload	Initiate CRRT or IHD

Monitoring: Lack of adequate response at any step = reassess volume status + consider RRT. Do not keep escalating diuretics blindly.

KDIGO 2026 Table 22 - Escalation pathway for diuretic therapy in AKI

TABLE 5: FLUID REMOVAL VIA RRT - HOW MUCH AND HOW FAST

CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)

Parameter	Adults	Children
CRRT effluent dose (solute clearance)	20-25 mL/kg/h (KDIGO 2026, Grade 1B)	25-30 mL/kg/h initial
Net ultrafiltration (UF) rate	Titrate carefully; aggressive UF = adverse outcomes	≤ 2.5 mL/kg/h (KDIGO 2026)
Fluid balance reassessment	Every 4-6 hours	Every 4-6 hours
High-volume hemofiltration (HVHF)	Do NOT use (KDIGO 2026, Grade 1B)	Not recommended

IHD / SLED (Intermittent / Sustained)

Parameter	Detail
Kt/V target	3.9 per week (KDIGO 2026, Grade 1B)
Fluid removal per session	Titrated to achieve euvolemia; limited by hemodynamic tolerance
Intradialytic hypotension risk	Triggered by excessive or too-rapid fluid removal → renal hypoperfusion → delays AKI recovery
Rate limit	Avoid overly rapid UF; causes intercompartmental fluid shifts and hypotension

Key Principle

Aggressive ultrafiltration = adverse outcomes. A 2025 meta-analysis (PMID 39889501) confirmed that higher net UF rates in CRRT are associated with increased mortality. Titrate to euvolemia, not to maximum removal.

TABLE 6: FLUID REMOVAL VIA DIURETICS - PRACTICAL RATES

Drug	Dose	Route	Expected Response	Timing
Furosemide (bolus)	40-200 mg	IV	Diuresis within 30-60 min	Single dose; repeat q6-12h
Furosemide (infusion)	Bolus first, then 10-40 mg/h	IV drip	Sustained diuresis	After bolus confirms response
Metolazone	2.5-10 mg	PO, 30 min before furosemide	Synergistic; ~24h action	Once daily
Morphine (pulmonary edema)	2-4 mg IV, repeat q5-15 min	IV	Venodilation + symptom relief	Acute dyspnea only
Nitroglycerin (pulmonary edema)	Start 5 μg/min IV	IV infusion	↓ LV filling pressure	Titrate; acute setting

TABLE 7: INTRAOPERATIVE / SURGICAL FLUID STRATEGY (KDIGO 2026)

Strategy	Fluid Balance Target	Outcome Data	Grade
Liberal (elective major abdominal surgery)	+1 to +2 kg at 24 hours post-op	Lower RRT risk; pulmonary edema risk non-significant	1B - Recommended
Restrictive (net zero balance)	Zero fluid balance at 24h	RRT risk 3.24x higher (CI 1.06-9.92); 7 excess RRT events per 1000	Not recommended
Goal-directed (hemodynamic monitoring)	Based on SV/CO response	Context-sensitive; use in high-risk patients	Practice point

TABLE 8: AKI-SPECIFIC FLUID TARGETS BY PHASE

Time Point	Fluid Balance Target	Action
Phase 1 (0-6h, rescue)	Positive (as needed to restore perfusion)	Bolus 500 mL q15 min; reassess after each bolus
Phase 2 (6-24h, optimization)	Cautiously positive; test responsiveness	250 mL challenges with SV monitoring; stop if non-responsive
Phase 3 (Day 1-3, stabilization)	Neutral (zero balance)	Match intake to output; minimize unnecessary IV fluids
Phase 4 (Day 3+, de-escalation)	Negative balance (if overloaded)	Diuretics or ultrafiltration; target euvolemia
Euvolemic maintenance	UO + insensible losses (~500 mL/day)	Continuous low-rate infusion or oral

TABLE 9: SPECIFIC CLINICAL SCENARIOS - FLUID DECISIONS AT A GLANCE

Scenario	Give / Restrict / Remove	Volume	Rate	Stop When
Prerenal AKI	Give	500 mL boluses	≤ 15 min per bolus	UO > 0.5 mL/kg/h; creatinine improves
Oliguric intrinsic AKI (euvolemic)	Restrict (maintain only)	= UO + 500 mL insensible	Continuous low-rate	Renal recovery or RRT initiated
Oliguric AKI + fluid overload	Remove (diuretics)	Until euvolemic	IV furosemide; stepwise escalation	Urine output adequate; weight at target
Rhabdomyolysis	Give aggressively	Up to 10 L/day	High continuous rate	UO 200-300 mL/h sustained
Post-contrast prophylaxis	Give	1-1.5 mL/kg/h	1h pre + 4-6h post procedure	Procedure completed + 4-6h passed
Pulmonary edema in AKI	Remove (diuretics + ventilation)	Until respiratory improvement	IV furosemide ± nitroglycerin	SpO₂ normal; crackles resolved
ACS (IAP > 20 mmHg)	Stop giving; surgical decompression	N/A	N/A	Surgical decompression
CKD with peripheral edema	Remove (oral diuretics)	Until dry weight achieved	Oral loop diuretic daily	Euvolemia; target weight reached
CKD + acute illness (sick days)	Restrict (hold diuretics)	Guided by clinical status	Oral rehydration if hypovolemic	Illness resolved; restart diuretics

TABLE 10: STOP SIGNS - WHEN TO STOP GIVING OR REMOVING FLUIDS

Situation	Stop Giving Fluid When	Stop Removing Fluid When
Resuscitation	IVC dilated + UO responds + BP normalizes	-
Diuretic therapy	-	Euvolemia achieved; creatinine rising (over-diuresis)
CRRT ultrafiltration	-	Target fluid balance reached; hemodynamic instability
Fluid challenge	No ≥ 10-15% SV response after 250 mL	-
General	CVP rising; pulmonary crackles; SpO₂ dropping; IVC dilating	Hypotension; rising creatinine; UO dropping excessively

QUICK DECISION ALGORITHM

Is the patient HYPOVOLEMIC?
        ↓ YES
   → GIVE fluid (Phase 1 bolus: 500 mL / ≤15 min)
   → Reassess: BP, UO, IVC, SV
   → If responsive: continue cautiously (Phase 2: 250 mL challenges)
   → If euvolemic: STOP; maintain neutral balance (Phase 3)

Is the patient EUVOLEMIC?
        ↓ YES
   → MAINTAIN: fluid in = fluid out (UO + ~500 mL insensible)
   → No further boluses

Is the patient FLUID OVERLOADED?
        ↓ YES
   → RESTRICT all unnecessary IV fluids
   → REMOVE: Furosemide 1 mg/kg IV bolus → escalate stepwise
   → If diuretic-refractory → initiate RRT (CRRT: 20-25 mL/kg/h effluent,
     UF rate titrated gently; avoid aggressive UF)

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1	62M, diabetic, septic shock, oliguria	Prerenal AKI · fluid type selection · sick day drugs · Phase 1-2 resuscitation
2	58F, post-op bowel surgery, +7 kg, SpO₂ 91%	ATN vs prerenal · iatrogenic fluid overload · intraabdominal hypertension · RRT indications
3	28M, crush injury, cola-coloured urine	Rhabdomyolysis · mechanism of AKI · 10 L/day protocol · UO target 200–300 mL/h
4	71F, CKD G4, gastroenteritis, AKI-on-CKD	Sick day rules · drug interactions · IV vs oral rehydration · restarting medications safely
5	45M, ICU, post-op peritonitis, +11 kg, bladder pressure 24 mmHg	Abdominal compartment syndrome · failed FST · CRRT prescription · KDIGO 2026 dosing

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