scholarly journals Caffeine Overdose Complicated by Acute Kidney Injury despite Mild Creatine Kinase Elevation

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nao Koide ◽  
Nobuhiro Sato ◽  
Daisuke Kondo ◽  
Yasuo Hirose
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Creatine Kinase ◽  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Elevated Creatine Kinase ◽  
Caffeine Overdose

Caffeine is a commonly used stimulant in our society. Prior case reports have described acute caffeine overdose resulting in rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury (AKI). We present the case of a 29-year-old man who presented to the emergency department after ingesting 20.1 g of caffeine in a suicide attempt and experienced AKI with only mildly elevated creatine kinase (CK). This case highlights the possibility that AKI can result from a caffeine overdose, even if the patient’s CK is only slightly elevated.

T1956 Incidence of Elevated Creatine Kinase and Acute Kidney Injury in Acute Liver Failure

2010 ◽  
Vol 138 (5) ◽  
pp. S-836
Author(s):  
Shannan R. Tujios ◽  
Linda S. Hynan ◽  
Miguel A. Vazquez ◽  
Corron M. Sanders ◽  
William M. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Creatine Kinase ◽  
Liver Failure ◽  
Acute Liver Failure ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Elevated Creatine Kinase

scholarly journals Granulomatous interstitial nephritis in a patient with SARS-CoV-2 infection

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Szajek ◽  
Marie-Elisabeth Kajdi ◽  
Valerie A. Luyckx ◽  
Thomas Hans Fehr ◽  
Ariana Gaspert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Interstitial Nephritis ◽  
Kidney Biopsy ◽  
Kidney Diseases ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Maculopapular Rash ◽  
Tubular Injury ◽  
Granulomatous Interstitial Nephritis ◽  
First Case

Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with severe coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is common and is a significant predictor of morbidity and mortality, especially when dialysis is required. Case reports and autopsy series have revealed that most patients with COVID-19 – associated acute kidney injury have evidence of acute tubular injury and necrosis - not unexpected in critically ill patients. Others have been found to have collapsing glomerulopathy, thrombotic microangiopathy and diverse underlying kidney diseases. A primary kidney pathology related to COVID-19 has not yet emerged. Thus far direct infection of the kidney, or its impact on clinical disease remains controversial. The management of AKI is currently supportive. Case Presentation The patient presented here was positive for SARS-CoV-2, had severe acute respiratory distress syndrome and multi-organ failure. Within days of admission to the intensive care unit he developed oliguric acute kidney failure requiring dialysis. Acute kidney injury developed in the setting of hemodynamic instability, sepsis and a maculopapular rash. Over the ensuing days the patient also developed transfusion-requiring severe hemolysis which was Coombs negative. Schistocytes were present on the peripheral smear. Given the broad differential diagnoses for acute kidney injury, a kidney biopsy was performed and revealed granulomatous tubulo-interstitial nephritis with some acute tubular injury. Based on the biopsy findings, a decision was taken to adjust medications and initiate corticosteroids for presumed medication-induced interstitial nephritis, hemolysis and maculo-papular rash. The kidney function and hemolysis improved over the subsequent days and the patient was discharged to a rehabilitation facility, no-longer required dialysis. Conclusions Acute kidney injury in patients with severe COVID-19 may have multiple causes. We present the first case of granulomatous interstitial nephritis in a patient with COVID-19. Drug-reactions may be more frequent than currently recognized in COVID-19 and are potentially reversible. The kidney biopsy findings in this case led to a change in therapy, which was associated with subsequent patient improvement. Kidney biopsy may therefore have significant value in pulling together a clinical diagnosis, and may impact outcome if a treatable cause is identified.

scholarly journals Rhabdomyolysis and severe biphasic disturbance of calcium homeostasis secondary to COVID-19 infection

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. e239611
Author(s):  
Adrian Po Zhu Li ◽  
Stephen Thomas ◽  
Refik Gokmen ◽  
Dulmini Kariyawasam
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Creatine Kinase ◽  
Calcium Homeostasis ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Severe Hypercalcaemia ◽  
Severe Hypocalcaemia

We report a case of severe hypercalcaemia secondary to rhabdomyolysis in a woman with COVID-19 (SARS CoV-2) infection. The patient presented with myalgia and anuria with an acute kidney injury requiring haemodialysis. Creatine kinase peaked at 760 000 IU/L. A biphasic calcaemic response was observed with initial severe hypocalcaemia followed by severe, symptomatic hypercalcaemia, persistent despite haemodialysis. Control of the calcium levels was achieved by continuous haemofiltration.

scholarly journals 113 Improving Intravenous Fluid Therapy to Reduce the Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury in Elderly Hip Fracture Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. i12-i42
Author(s):  
C McCann ◽  
A Hall ◽  
J Min Leow ◽  
A Harris ◽  
N Hafiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Hip Fracture ◽  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Ward Round ◽  
Fluid Administration ◽  
Ward Staff ◽  
Intravenous Fluid Therapy ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) in hip fracture patients is associated with morbidity, mortality, and increased length of stay. To avoid this our unit policy recommends maintenance crystalloid IV fluids of >62.5 mL/Hr for hip fracture patients. However, audits have shown that many patients still receive inadequate IV fluids. Methods Three prospective audits, each including 100 consecutive acute hip fracture patients aged >55, were completed with interventional measures employed between each cycle. Data collection points included details of IV fluid administration and pre/post-operative presence of AKI. Interventions between cycles included a revised checklist for admissions with a structured ward round tool for post-take ward round and various educational measures for Emergency Department, nursing and admitting team staff with dissemination of infographic posters, respectively. Results Cycle 1: 64/100 (64%) patients received adequate fluids. No significant difference in developing AKI post operatively was seen in patients given adequate fluids (2/64, 3.1%) compared to inadequate fluids (4/36, 11.1%; p = 0.107). More patients with pre-operative AKI demonstrated resolution of AKI with appropriate fluid prescription (5/6, 83.3%, vs 0/4, 0%, p < 0.05) Cycle 2: Fewer patients were prescribed adequate fluids (54/100, 54%). There was no significant difference in terms of developing AKI post operatively between patients with adequate fluids (4/54, 7.4%) or inadequate fluids (2/46, 4.3%; p = 0.52). Resolution of pre-operative AKI was similar in patients with adequate or inadequate fluid administration (4/6, 67% vs 2/2, 100%). Cycle 3: More patients received adequate fluids (79/100, 79%, p < 0.05). Patients prescribed adequate fluids were less likely to develop post-operative AKI than those receiving inadequate fluids (2/79, 2.5% vs 3/21, 14.3%; p < 0.05). Discussion This audit demonstrates the importance of administering appropriate IV fluid in hip fracture patients to avoid AKI. Improving coordination with Emergency Department and ward nursing/medical ward staff was a critical step in improving our unit’s adherence to policy.

Predictors of acute kidney injury in patients after extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Perfusion ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 026765912110497
Author(s):  
Christopher Gaisendrees ◽  
Borko Ivanov ◽  
Stephen Gerfer ◽  
Anton Sabashnikov ◽  
Kaveh Eghbalzadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Creatine Kinase ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Hospital Mortality ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Outcome Parameters

Objectives: Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) is increasingly used due to its beneficial outcomes and results compared with conventional CPR. Data after eCPR for acute kidney injury (AKI) are lacking. We sought to investigate factors predicting AKI in patients who underwent eCPR. Methods: From January 2016 until December 2020, patients who underwent eCPR at our institution were retrospectively analyzed and divided into two groups: patients who developed AKI ( n = 60) and patients who did not develop AKI ( n = 35) and analyzed for outcome parameters. Results: Overall, 63% of patients suffered AKI after eCPR and 45% of patients who developed AKI needed subsequent dialysis. Patients who developed AKI showed higher values of creatinine (1.1 mg/dL vs 1.5 mg/dL, p ⩽ 0.01), urea (34 mg/dL vs 42 mg/dL, p = 0.04), CK (creatine kinase) (923 U/L vs 1707 U/L, p = 0.07) on admission, and CK after 24 hours of ECMO support (1705 U/L vs 4430 U/L, p = 0.01). ECMO explantation was significantly more often performed in patients who suffered AKI (24% vs 48%, p = 0.01). In-hospital mortality (86% vs 70%; p = 0.07) did not differ significantly. Conclusion: Patients after eCPR are at high risk for AKI, comparable to those after conventional CPR. Baseline urea levels predict the development of AKI during the hospital stay.

scholarly journals Unusual Case of Localized Upper Limbs and Truncal Edema Associated with Fever, Anemia, and Acute Kidney Injury

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Mohammad Tinawi
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Creatine Kinase ◽  
Muscle Biopsy ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
The Other ◽  
Upper Limbs ◽  
Inflammatory Myositis ◽  
Arm Pain ◽  
Extensive Evaluation

The patient is a 75-year-old man who presented with right arm pain, edema, and erythema. The same manifestations appeared in the other arm 3 weeks later. He also developed fever, acute kidney injury, anemia, and truncal edema. Initial extensive evaluation was unrevealing. He was noted to have elevated creatine kinase, and a diagnostic muscle biopsy lead to diagnosis of inflammatory myositis. He improved with corticosteroids.

scholarly journals Risk of acute kidney injury after contrast-enhanced computed tomography in emergency department

2020 ◽  
pp. 102490792091339
Author(s):  
Seda Dağar ◽  
Emine Emektar ◽  
Hüseyin Uzunosmanoğlu ◽  
Şeref Kerem Çorbacıoğlu ◽  
Özge Öztekin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Contrast Media ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Intravenous Contrast ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography

Background: Despite its risks associated with renal injury, intravenous contrast media increases diagnostic efficacy and hence the chance of early diagnosis and treatment, which leaves clinicians in a dilemma regarding its use in emergency settings. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the risk and predictors of contrast-induced acute kidney injury following intravenous contrast media administration for computed tomography in the emergency department. Methods: All patients aged 18 years and older who had a basal creatinine measurement within the last 8 h before contrast-enhanced computed tomography and a second creatinine measurement within 48–72 h after computed tomography scan between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2017 were included in the study. Characteristics of patients with and without contrast-induced acute kidney injury development were compared. Multivariate regression analysis was used to assess the predictors for contrast-induced acute kidney injury. Results: A total of 631 patients were included in the final statistical analysis. After contrast media administration, contrast-induced acute kidney injury developed in 4.9% ( n = 31) of the patients. When the characteristics of patients are compared according to the development of contrast-induced acute kidney injury, significant differences were detected for age, initial creatinine, initial estimated glomerular filtration rate, and all acute illness severity indicators (hypotension, anemia, hypoalbuminemia, and need for intensive care unit admission). A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed. The need for intensive care unit admission (odds ratio: 6.413 (95% confidence interval: 1.709–24.074)) and hypotension (odds ratio: 5.575 (95% confidence interval: 1.624–19.133)) were the main factors for contrast-induced acute kidney injury development. Conclusion: Our study results revealed that hypotension, need for intensive care, and advanced age were associated with acute kidney injury in patients receiving contrast media. Therefore, we believe that to perform contrast-enhanced computed tomography in emergency department should not be decided only by checking for renal function tests and that these predictors should be taken into consideration.

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