AKIN criteria

The AKIN (Acute Kidney Injury Network) criteria are a set of guidelines used by medical professionals to diagnose and classify sudden kidney injury. They assess changes in kidney function, mainly through increases in blood creatinine levels or reductions in urine output. The criteria help determine the severity of kidney impairment, enabling timely treatment and better management. By standardizing how doctors identify and stage kidney injury, AKIN criteria improve communication, research, and patient care related to acute kidney problems.