For clinical reference only — does not replace local trust guidelines or clinical judgement.
Clinical Presentations

Oliguria

Oliguria

🚨 Life-Threatening — exclude first
If suspected, escalate now.
Septic Shock
Obstructive Uropathy with AKI
Severe AKI with hyperkalaemia
Hypovolaemic Shock / Haemorrhage
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Dangerous Causes Causes

Septic ShockObstructive UropathySevere AKIHaemorrhagic Shock
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Pre-Renal Causes

DehydrationHypovolaemia / HaemorrhageHeart FailureSepsisHepatorenal Syndrome
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Renal Causes

Acute Tubular NecrosisGlomerulonephritisInterstitial NephritisNephrotoxic Drugs
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Post-Renal Causes

Urinary RetentionBlocked CatheterBilateral Ureteric ObstructionProstatic Obstruction