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  • Nephrology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Clinical Epidemiology

Background:

  • Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication in hospitalized patients.
  • Underestimation of AKI's incidence and impact contributes to poor outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence, risk factors, and avoidability of AKI in adult hospital admissions.
  • To identify patient characteristics and medical factors associated with AKI development.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study design.
  • Analysis of consecutive adult admissions over a one-week period.
  • Comparison of medical data to identify AKI risk factors and assess guideline adherence for avoidability.

Main Results:

  • 16.4% of adult patients developed AKI, with nearly half having pre-hospital onset.
  • Chronic kidney disease, diabetes, heart failure, RAS-inhibitors, and loop diuretics were associated with AKI.
  • Two-thirds of AKI cases were deemed probably avoidable through optimized fluid management and medication adjustment.

Conclusions:

  • AKI is a common, underestimated problem across medical specialties.
  • Increased awareness and adherence to guidelines can reduce AKI incidence and severity.
  • Proactive management of risk factors and timely interventions are crucial for preventing AKI.