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A creatinine that keeps climbing
coreA 74-year-old admitted with pneumonia is on day 4. You are reviewing the morning bloodwork before rounds.
Results · trended
| Test | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Trend | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cr | 96 | 141H | 204H | 241H | 60–110 µmol/L | |
| Urea | 7.2 | 10.5H | 15.8H | 19.4H | 2.5–8 mmol/L | |
| K | 4.2 | 4.6 | 5 | 5.4H | 3.5–5 mmol/L | |
| HCO3 | 24 | 22 | 20L | 18L | 22–28 mmol/L |
What does this trend demand this morning?