The impact of body mass index on mortality in patients with acute kidney injury: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute kidney injury (AKI) refers to a broad spectrum of kidney damage and is attributed a high morbidity and mortality rate at all degrees of severity. Obesity increases the risk for developing AKI. However, some studies have shown that obesity at onset of AKI is paradoxically associated with greater survival. The aim of this review is to explore the relationship between body mass index and survival in patients with AKI.

Methods

An electronic search will be conducted using MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and CENTRAL using predefined search strategies. The cited and citing references of selected key studies will also be searched for relevant articles. Risk of bias will be assessed using a modified Quality in Prognosis Studies (QUIPS) tool. The primary outcome will be an ex

SUBMITTER: Barrett MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6198423 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature