In response to the recently released 2012 KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global
Outcomes) clinical practice guideline for acute kidney injury (AKI), the National Kidney …

Radiocontrast media (RCM) are medical drugs used to improve the visibility of internal
organs and structures in X‐ray based imaging techniques. They may have side effects …

Background Intravenous sodium bicarbonate and oral acetylcysteine are widely used to
prevent acute kidney injury and associated adverse outcomes after angiography without …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is defined by a sudden loss of excretory kidney function. AKI is part
of a range of conditions summarized as acute kidney diseases and disorders (AKD), in …

Experimental findings in vitro and in vivo illustrate enhanced hypoxia and the formation of
reactive oxygen species (ROS) within the kidney following the administration of iodinated …

It is well known that iodinated radiographic contrast media may cause kidney dysfunction,
particularly in patients with preexisting renal impairment associated with diabetes. This …

Background: Intravenous sodium bicarbonate has been proposed to reduce the risk for
contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). Purpose: To determine the effect of sodium …

Contrast‐induced nephropathy (CIN) is an iatrogenic acute renal failure (ARF) occurring
after the intravascular injection of iodinated radiographic contrast media. During the past …

Background Acute renal failure on the intensive care unit is associated with significant
mortality and morbidity. Objectives To determine recommendations for the prevention of …

Purpose Current off-label uses of acetazolamide in hospitalized patients are reviewed.
Summary Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor typically used for indications …