Acute Kidney Injury
Vanderbilt has one of the leading kidney disease programs in the country and offers world-class care for patients with acute kidney injury (AKI). AKI is a sudden episode of kidney failure or kidney damage that happens within a few hours or days. We offer personalized, compassionate care while also researching new ways to treat and cure AKI.
Conditions We Treat
We treat acute kidney injuries and related conditions, including:
- Amyloid kidney disease
- Autoimmune and inflammatory disease
- Kidney disease in pregnancy
- Kidney injury
Meet Your Care Team
Why Choose Acute Kidney Injury at Vanderbilt
- Knowledge and experience
We treat an average of 30 patients in the hospital with AKI every day. Some have other organs that have failed; some have toxic overdoses; some are pregnant; many have other complex challenges. Because we treat so many people with this condition, our team has deep experience, which means you get the best possible care.
- Team approach
Our team includes specialized dialysis nurses. We also work with doctors in other specialties, including cardiology, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, hepatology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, the intensive care team, the surgical intensive care unit, the medical intensive care unit, the burn intensive care unit, the neurological critical care unit and hospitalists. You get comprehensive care from the experts you need.
- Personalized care
The cause and symptoms of AKI are different for each patient. We tailor diagnostic tests and treatment to your unique circumstances.
- Clinical trials
Because we are part of an academic medical center, we offer access to some of the most promising new treatments and therapies being tested in clinical trials. Participating in a clinical trial is always optional. Find a clinical trial.
- Second opinions
A second opinion can help you make the best health decisions. We review your medical history, diagnostic tests, any previous treatments and your personal preferences to give you an informed opinion.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Apheresis
- Biopsies
- Dialysis, inpatient and outpatient
- Inpatient continuous renal replacement therapy