Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN)

The Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN) is a standardized system used by healthcare professionals to identify and classify acute kidney injury (AKI), a sudden decline in kidney function. It helps detect early signs of kidney problems based on changes in blood tests and urine output. AKIN categorizes AKI into stages depending on severity, guiding treatment and predicting outcomes. This framework improves consistency in diagnosis, enables timely interventions, and facilitates research to improve patient care related to sudden kidney issues.