Incidence, risk factors and outcomes of acute kidney injury in surgical intensive care unit octogenarians at the Jordan University Hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute kidney damage (AKI) is among the most severe consequences observed in surgical intensive care units (SICUs). We aim to observe the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of acute kidney injury in SICU octogenarians.

Methods

A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted at the SICU of Jordan University Hospital (JUH), a tertiary teaching hospital in a developing country, between January 2018 and December 2019. Patients who were 80 years or older at the time of data collection were included. The definition of AKI was based on Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were reviewed.

Results

A total number of 168 patients were included. The mean age was 84.0 ± 3.8 years, and 54.8% of the par

SUBMITTER: Bani Hani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10158325 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature