Table 2. Staging of AKI.
| Stage | sCr | Urine output |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.5–1.9 times baseline or | <0.5 mL/kg/h for 6–12 hours |
| ≥0.3 mg/dL (≥26.5 μmol/L) increase | ||
| 2 | 2.0–2.9 times baseline | <0.5 mL/kg/h for ≥12 hours |
| 3 | 3.0 times baseline or | <0.5 mL/kg/h for ≥24 hours or |
| Increase in sCr to ≥4.0 mg/dL (≥353.6 μmol/L) or | Anuria for ≥12 hours | |
| Initiation of RRT or | ||
| In patients <18 years, decrease in eGFR to <35 mL/min per 1.73 m2 |
AKI, acute kidney injury; sCr, serum creatinine; RRT, renal replacement therapy; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate.