Guidance
Recommendations for research
As part of the 2019 update, the guideline committee made 2 new research recommendations (marked [2019]). Research recommendations retained from the 2013 guideline are labelled [2013].
Key recommendations for research
1 Risk stratification for contrast-induced acute kidney injury
Can risk of contrast-induced acute kidney injury be stratified by eGFR thresholds? [2019]
For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale on preventing acute kidney injury in adults having iodine-based contrast media.
Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review A: preventing contrast-induced acute kidney injury.
2 Different oral fluids and oral fluid regimens
What is the relative effectiveness and cost effectiveness of different oral fluids and different oral fluid regimens, both with and without oral N-acetylcysteine, at preventing contrast-induced acute kidney injury? [2019]
For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale on preventing acute kidney injury in adults having iodine-based contrast media.
Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review A: preventing contrast-induced acute kidney injury.
3 Long-term outcomes of acute kidney injury
What are the long-term outcomes of acute kidney injury in adults, children and young people? [2013]
4 Rapid referral to nephrology services for moderate to severe acute kidney injury
What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of rapid referral (within 12 hours) to nephrology services for adults with moderate to severe (stage 2 to 3) acute kidney injury not needing critical care? [2013]
5 Definition of acute kidney injury – system for staging and detection
Can a simplified definition and staging system, based on Système International (SI) units, be used to predict short- to medium-term outcomes in acute kidney injury? [2013]