Controlled Study of Decision-Making Algorithms for Kidney Replacement Therapy Initiation in Acute Kidney Injury.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

AKI requiring KRT is associated with high mortality and utilization. We evaluated the use of an AKI Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plan (SCAMP) on patient outcomes, including mortality, hospital length of stay, and intensive care unit length of stay.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

We conducted a 12-month controlled study in the intensive care units of a large academic tertiary medical center. We alternated use of the AKI-SCAMP with use of a "sham" control form in 4- to 6-week blocks. The primary outcome was risk of inpatient mortality. Prespecified secondary outcomes included 30- and 60-day mortality, hospital length of stay, and intensive care unit length of stay. Generalized estimating equations were used to estimat

SUBMITTER: Kelly YP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8823944 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature