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
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