Table 3

Precipitating factors for episodes of AKI

Precipitating factornComments
Large volume paracentesis (>5l)18

  • Mean volume removed 8.67±0.2l

  • Mean albumin given 68±3 g

Increased diuretic doses15
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis6
Other bacterial infections17
Intravenous contrast7Post-CT scan
Variceal bleed1
Non-variceal gastrointestinal bleed2
Others4

  • Incarcerated umbilical hernia

  • Hepatic encephalopathy

None12

  • AKI, acute kidney injury.