Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Multicenter Study
Epidemiology of acute kidney injury in Canadian critical care units: a prospective cohort study.
We undertook this study to characterize the epidemiology of acute kidney injury (AKI) in Canadian critical care units. We aimed to identify predictors of mortality for patients diagnosed with AKI. ⋯ Acute kidney injury is a common complication of critical illness in Canada. The development of even the mildest stage of AKI is associated with a substantially higher risk of death. At AKI diagnosis, routine clinical data may be helpful for predicting adverse outcomes.