AEIOU - Mnemonic of Acute Indications for Dialysis A - Acidosis - pH < 7.1 E - Electrolytes - Refractory Hyperkalemia I - Intoxication / Ingestions - Toxic Alcohols, Salicylates, Lithium, etc O - Overload - Congestive Heart Failure U - Uremia - Uremic Pericarditis, Uremic Encephalopathy #AEIOU #Indications #hemodialysis #nephrology #diagnosis #mnemonic