Acute kidney injury (AKI) may sometimes be caused by an obstruction in the urinary tract, which can require treatment with a nephrostomy. It is important that people with AKI who are suspected of having a urinary obstruction receive an ultrasound scan early in their management, as outlined in national guidance (NICE, 2019).
The Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wanted to increase the number of AKI patients receiving a timely scan, in line with Advancing Quality (AQ) programme measures.
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