Box 1.

Audit template

> Was AKI recognised by the treating team?

If yes, was there a documented AKI management plan?

If yes, was a urine dipstick documented in the notes?

> Were full observations recorded?

> Was fluid status clinically assessed?

> Was fluid balance chart complete/attempted/absent?

> If assessed as hypovolaemic, were fluids given within 1 hour?

> If vulnerable to volume depletion, were maintenance fluids given?

> If septic, were antibiotics given promptly?

> If given intravenous or intra-arterial contrast, were Trust guidelines followed?

> If on nephrotoxic drugs, were they stopped unless absolutely necessary?