This document provides an overview of acute kidney injury (AKI). It begins with objectives of defining, staging and managing AKI, understanding referral criteria, highlighting less common intrinsic renal pathology, and understanding long term implications. It then outlines topics to be covered including perspectives on AKI, identification and definition, pathogenesis, guidelines, less common causes, dialysis and outcomes. It discusses perceptions of AKI between different specialties. It provides data on AKI incidence, risk factor assessment, investigations, treatment including fluids and renal replacement therapy. It discusses evidence and guidelines around these topics. It highlights long term outcomes of AKI including increased risk of chronic kidney disease and end stage kidney disease. Biomarkers for early detection of AKI