Epidemiological characteristics of and risk factors for patients with postoperative acute kidney injury: a multicenter prospective study in 30 Chinese intensive care units

ConclusionRisk factors for AKI in ICU patients after different types of surgery were identified. This might be the first step to reduce the high incidence of AKI after surgery. The presence of AKI in ICU patients was associated with higher mortality after most types of surgery, but not after neurosurgery.Trial registrationChiCTR-ONC-11001875.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research