Perspectives on acute kidney injury strategy: Hong Kong.

Acute kidney injury is a common condition in hospitalized patients and a strong predictor of short-term morbidity and mortality. In this article, local epidemiological data on the prevalence and outcome of acute kidney injury amongst hospitalized patient in a tertiary referral center were discussed. The latest practice guidelines endorsed by the Hong Kong College of Physicians will be discussed, with emphasis on local practical issues and problems of guideline implementation.