Risk factors

RISK FACTORS

Endogenous—

  • Preexisting renal disease
  • Dehydration
  • Hypovolemia
  • Hypotension
  • Advanced age
  • Concurrent disease
  • Hyponatremia
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Acidosis

Exogenous—drugs

  • Furosemide
  • NSAIDs
  • Prolonged anesthesia
  • Aminoglycoside)
  • Diet (e.g., low sodium, high or low protein)
  • Prolonged surgery
  • Trauma, multiple organ disease
  • High environmental temperature
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