Risk Factors for Development of Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Background. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication of critically ill patients. The impact of different risk factors associated with this entity in the ICU setting is unknown. Objectives. The purpose of this research was to assess the risk factors associated with the development of AKI...

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Main Authors: Rodrigo Cartin-Ceba, Markos Kashiouris, Maria Plataki, Daryl J. Kor, Ognjen Gajic, Edward T. Casey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Critical Care Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/691013