Outcomes of Kidney Transplant Recipients Versus Non-Recipients in the Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: With the growing population of kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) in intensive care units (ICUs), understanding their prognostic outcomes is critical. As conflicting findings exist, we aim to systematically evaluate and meta-analyze ICU outcomes in kidney transplant recipients compared to non-recipients. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search of the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases, from inception through 23 December 2024, to identify relevant studies comparing the outcomes of KTRs and non-transplant ICU patients. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated for dichotomous outcomes, and weighted mean differences (WMDs) were calculated for continuous outcomes. The risk of bias was assessed using the ROBINS-I V2 tool

SUBMITTER: Eauchai L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11989273 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature