scholarly journals The incidence, risk factors and prognosis of acute kidney injury in severe and critically ill patients with COVID-19 in mainland China: a retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ling Sang ◽  
Sibei Chen ◽  
Xia Zheng ◽  
Weijie Guan ◽  
Zhihui Zhang ◽  
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Abstract Background: Since the clinical correlates, prognosis and determinants of AKI in patients with Covid-19 remain largely unclear, we perform a retrospective study to evaluate the incidence, risk factors and prognosis of AKI in severe and critically ill patients with Covid-19.Methods: We reviewed medical records of all adult patients (>18 years) with laboratory-confirmed Covid-19 who were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) between January 23rd 2020 and April 6th 2020 at Wuhan JinYinTan Hospital and The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University. The clinical data, including patient demographics, clinical symptoms and signs, laboratory findings, treatment [including respiratory supports, use of medications and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)] and clinical outcomes, were extracted from the electronic records, and we access the incidence of AKI and the use of CRRT, risk factors for AKI, the outcomes of renal diseases, and the impact of AKI on the clinical outcomes.Results: Among 210 subjects, 131 were males (62.4%). The median age was 64 years (IQR: 56-71). Of 92 (43.8%) patients who developed AKI during hospitalization, 13 (14.1%), 15 (16.3%) and 64 (69.6%) patients were classified as stage 1, 2 and 3, respectively. 54 cases (58.7%) received CRRT. Age, sepsis, Nephrotoxic drug, IMV and elevated baseline Scr were associated with AKI occurrence. The renal recover during hospitalization among 16 AKI patients (17.4%), who had a significantly shorter time from admission to AKI diagnosis, lower incidence of right heart failure and higher P/F ratio. Of 210 patients, 93 patients deceased within 28 days of ICU admission. AKI stage 3, critical disease, greater age and minimum P/F <150mmHg independently associated with it.Conclusions: Among patients with Covid-19, the incidence of AKI was high. age , sepsis, nephrotoxic drug, IMV and baseline Scr were strongly associated with the development of AKI. Time from admission to AKI diagnosis, right heart failure and P/F ratio were independently associated with the potential of renal recovery. Finally, AKI KIDGO stage 3 independently predicted the risk of death within 28 days of ICU admission.

Critical Care ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleni Papoutsi ◽  
Vassilis G. Giannakoulis ◽  
Eleni Xourgia ◽  
Christina Routsi ◽  
Anastasia Kotanidou ◽  
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Abstract Background Although several international guidelines recommend early over late intubation of patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), this issue is still controversial. We aimed to investigate the effect (if any) of timing of intubation on clinical outcomes of critically ill patients with COVID-19 by carrying out a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods PubMed and Scopus were systematically searched, while references and preprint servers were explored, for relevant articles up to December 26, 2020, to identify studies which reported on mortality and/or morbidity of patients with COVID-19 undergoing early versus late intubation. “Early” was defined as intubation within 24 h from intensive care unit (ICU) admission, while “late” as intubation at any time after 24 h of ICU admission. All-cause mortality and duration of mechanical ventilation (MV) were the primary outcomes of the meta-analysis. Pooled risk ratio (RR), pooled mean difference (MD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using a random effects model. The meta-analysis was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020222147). Results A total of 12 studies, involving 8944 critically ill patients with COVID-19, were included. There was no statistically detectable difference on all-cause mortality between patients undergoing early versus late intubation (3981 deaths; 45.4% versus 39.1%; RR 1.07, 95% CI 0.99–1.15, p = 0.08). This was also the case for duration of MV (1892 patients; MD − 0.58 days, 95% CI − 3.06 to 1.89 days, p = 0.65). In a sensitivity analysis using an alternate definition of early/late intubation, intubation without versus with a prior trial of high-flow nasal cannula or noninvasive mechanical ventilation was still not associated with a statistically detectable difference on all-cause mortality (1128 deaths; 48.9% versus 42.5%; RR 1.11, 95% CI 0.99–1.25, p = 0.08). Conclusions The synthesized evidence suggests that timing of intubation may have no effect on mortality and morbidity of critically ill patients with COVID-19. These results might justify a wait-and-see approach, which may lead to fewer intubations. Relevant guidelines may therefore need to be updated.


2013 ◽  
Vol 60 (7) ◽  
pp. 641-651 ◽  
Author(s):  
David R. Williamson ◽  
Olivier Lesur ◽  
Jean-Pierre Tétrault ◽  
Vincent Nault ◽  
Danielle Pilon

Blood ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 116 (21) ◽  
pp. 4664-4664
Author(s):  
Philip LY Hui ◽  
Deborah J Cook ◽  
Wendy Lim ◽  
Graeme Fraser ◽  
Donald M. Arnold

Abstract Abstract 4664 Background: The epidemiology of thrombocytopenia in critically ill patients has not been well characterized. The objective of this study was to systematically review the prevalence, incidence, risk factors for, and consequences of thrombocytopenia among critically ill patients. Methods: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Registry for controlled trials (until May 2010), and the Online Computer Library as well as bibliographies of relevant studies to identify investigations designed to examine the frequency, risk factors and/or outcomes associated with thrombocytopenia among patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). We selected studies, abstracted data and assessed methodological quality in duplicate, independently. Heterogeneity of design and analysis precluded statistical pooling of results. Results: We identified 23 studies (12 prospective) enrolling 6,568 patients from medical, surgical, mixed, cardiac or trauma ICUs. Prevalent thrombocytopenia (on ICU admission) occurred in 8.3 – 67.6% of patients; incident thrombocytopenia (developing during the course of the ICU stay) occurred in 13.0 – 44.1% patients. High illness severity, organ dysfunction, sepsis and renal failure were common risk factors. Only 1 study using multivariate analysis examined whether thrombocytopenia was associated with major bleeding but found no association. Six out of 8 studies using multivariate analysis found that thrombocytopenia increased the risk of death. Conclusion: The frequency of thrombocytopenia during critical illness varies widely based on case mix and definition. Thrombocytopenia appears to increase the risk of death after adjustment for confounding factors. The association between thrombocytopenia and bleeding in the ICU has not been adequately examined. Although thrombocytopenia was associated with poor outcomes in most studies, randomized trials of platelet transfusions or other interventions aimed at increasing the platelet count are needed to determine whether improvement of thrombocytopenia can modify these risks. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.


2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 289-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.Z. Vardakas ◽  
A. Michalopoulos ◽  
K.G. Kiriakidou ◽  
E.P. Siampli ◽  
G. Samonis ◽  
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