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  • Medical Research
  • Burn Injury
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Severe burns are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.
  • Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in burn patients.
  • Early identification of AKI risk factors is crucial for improving outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the characteristics and risk factors for early acute kidney injury (AKI) in adult patients with severe burns.
  • To determine the incidence and stages of AKI using KDIGO criteria.
  • To identify independent predictors of early AKI.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 241 adult patients with severe burns.
  • Classification of AKI stages according to KDIGO criteria.
  • Multivariate analysis to identify independent risk factors for AKI.

Main Results:

  • Early AKI (within 3 days) occurred in 25.3% of patients.
  • Patients with early AKI were older, had larger burn areas, and higher rates of inhalation injury.
  • Independent risk factors for AKI included deep burn area, elevated lactate, and mechanical ventilation; mortality was significantly higher in AKI patients.

Conclusions:

  • Early AKI is a significant predictor of mortality in severe burn patients.
  • Deep burn area, arterial blood lactate, and mechanical ventilation are key independent risk factors for early AKI.
  • The incidence of AKI increases with the number of identified risk factors, emphasizing the need for targeted prevention strategies.