Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Surgical Patients: Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Outcomes

ConclusionsAKI is common and is associated with an increase in mortality in surgical ICU patients. There should be more focus on patients with AKI risk factors to prevent this deleterious event.

Source: Nephrology - November 1, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Konlawij Trongtrakul, Chaiwut Sawawiboon, Amanda Y Wang, Anusang Chitsomkasem, Ploynapas Limphunudom, Sathit Kurathong, Surasee Prommoon, Thananda Trakarnvanich, Nattachai Srisawat Tags: Original Article Source Type: research