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  • Critical Care Medicine

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  • Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a significant postoperative complication following major noncardiac surgery.
  • Approximately 20% of patients undergoing major surgery develop AKI, with incidence varying by surgical type.
  • Preexisting chronic kidney disease substantially elevates the risk of postoperative AKI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent findings on acute kidney injury in patients undergoing major noncardiac surgery.
  • To identify knowledge gaps in the prevention and treatment of postoperative AKI.
  • To discuss strategies for managing AKI in the perioperative setting.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of current literature.
  • Analysis of risk factors and outcomes associated with postoperative AKI.
  • Evaluation of preventive and therapeutic strategies.

Main Results:

  • Postoperative AKI is associated with increased short-term adverse outcomes and long-term mortality.
  • Avoiding intraoperative hypotension, hypoperfusion, and nephrotoxic agents are crucial preventive measures.
  • Goal-directed management and restrictive fluid strategies may reduce AKI incidence and improve kidney function.

Conclusions:

  • AKI is a prevalent and serious complication of major surgery, with rising incidence expected.
  • Effective pharmacotherapy for AKI prevention or treatment is currently lacking.
  • Further research is urgently needed to develop improved strategies for preventing and treating AKI in surgical patients.