Not all AKI as described by changes in creatinine and urine output which presents or develops on the ICU is the same. AKI is a syndrome which encompasses many conditions and as such is nondiagnostic. Clinicians, when faced with AKI should satisfy themselves as to the likely cause of the AKI.
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