scholarly journals COVID-19–induced acute kidney injury in critically ill patients: epidemiology, risk factors, and outcome

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 308-316
Author(s):  
Ahlem Trifi ◽  
Sami Abdellatif ◽  
Yosri Masseoudi ◽  
Asma Mehdi ◽  
Oussama Benjima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Hematological Disorders ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Tertiary Teaching Hospital ◽  
Critical Patients ◽  
High Level ◽  
Stage 1

Background: The kidney represents a potential target for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Acute kidney injury (AKI) can occur through several mechanisms and includes intrinsic tissue injury by direct viral invasion. Clinical data about the clinical course of AKI are lacking. We aimed to investigate the proportion, risk factors, and prognosis of AKI in critical patients affected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).Methods: A case/control study conducted in two intensive care units of a tertiary teaching hospital from September to December 2020.Results: Among 109 patients, 75 were male (69%), and the median age was 64 years (interquartile range [IQR], 57–71 years); 48 (44%) developed AKI within 4 days (IQR, 1–9). Of these 48 patients, 11 (23%), 9 (19%), and 28 (58%) were classified as stage 1, 2, and 3, respectively. Eight patients received renal replacement therapy. AKI patients were older and had more frequent sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and rhabdomyolysis; higher initial urea and creatinine; more marked inflammatory syndrome and hematological disorders; and required more frequent mechanical ventilation and vasopressors. An elevated level of D-dimers (odds ratio [OR], 12.83; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.9–85) was an independent factor of AKI. Sepsis was near to significance (OR, 5.22; 95% CI, 0.94–28; P=0.058). Renal recovery was identified in three patients. AKI, hypoxemia with the ratio of the arterial partial pressure of oxygen and the inspiratory concentration of oxygen <70, and vasopressors were identified as mortality factors.Conclusions: AKI occurred in almost half the patients with critical COVID-19. A high level of D-dimers and sepsis contributed significantly to its development. AKI significantly worsened the prognosis in these patients.

scholarly journals A Cross Sectional Study on Risk Factors, Clinical Profile and Aetiology of Acute Pyelonephritis in a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Kerala

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (52) ◽  
pp. 3159-3165
Author(s):  
Mohammed Shafi P.K. ◽  
Rosh P
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Acute Pyelonephritis ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Tertiary Teaching Hospital

BACKGROUND Acute pyelonephritis (APN) is one of the most severe forms of urinary tract infections (UTI) with a higher incidence among females compared to males. Escherichia coli is the commonest causative organism isolated in 80 % of the cases in Kerala. Risk factors like structural or functional abnormalities of urogenital system, immunosuppression, comorbidities and virulence & resistance of microorganism play vital roles in predicting the prognosis. Our aim was to study the prevalence of various risk factors of acute pyelonephritis in adult patients, the clinical profile, aetiological agents and their sensitivity to antibiotics, and related complications on their usage. METHODS In a cross-sectional observational study, 100 adult patients with acute pyelonephritis admitted in a tertiary teaching hospital in Kerala were studied between January 2016 and January 2017. Detailed history and clinical examination were carried out. Complete haemogram, random blood sugar, renal function test, urine culture and sensitivity, and ultrasonogram of abdomen and pelvis were done. RESULTS The most common age group was 40 - 49 years with a male to female ratio of 2:3. Dysuria was observed in 82 % of patients followed by increased frequency of micturition in 65 % and vomiting in 42 %. Diabetes mellitus was observed in 55 % of patients and recurrent UTI in 44 %. Escherichia coli was found in 66 % of patients followed by Klebsiella in 23 %. Culture showed that 85 % of the bacteria were sensitive to piperacillin-tazobactam. 44 % of the patients did not respond to the empirical antibiotic, and the failure rate was higher among those empirically treated with ciprofloxacin. 41 % of the patients developed acute kidney injury, which necessitated haemodialysis in 23 %. 14 % of the patients developed septic shock and the mortality was 10 %. CONCLUSIONS Certain risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and indwelling catheters were associated with increased incidence of complications. Hence, in presence of such risk factors appropriate treatment and preventive measures should be initiated promptly. Among the pathogens, 85 % of the organisms were sensitive to piperacillin–tazobactam. Hence, piperacillintazobactam can be recommended as the first line empirical antibiotic. KEYWORDS Acute Pyelonephritis, Urinary Tract Infection, Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), and E. coli

scholarly journals Acute kidney injury in children hospitalized for acute gastroenteritis: prevalence and risk factors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierluigi Marzuillo ◽  
Maria Baldascino ◽  
Stefano Guarino ◽  
Silverio Perrotta ◽  
Emanuele Miraglia del Giudice ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Acute Gastroenteritis ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Normative Values ◽  
Serum Bicarbonate ◽  
Duration Of Symptoms ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Early Predictors ◽  
Stage 1

Abstract Background We aimed to evaluate prevalence of acute kidney injury (AKI) and its risk factors in children hospitalized for acute gastroenteritis (AGE) to identify early predictors of AKI. Methods We retrospectively collected clinical and biochemical data of 114 children (57.9% male; mean age 2.9 ± 2.8 years) hospitalized for AGE. AKI was defined according to Kidney Disease/Improving Global Outcomes creatinine criteria. We considered basal serum creatinine as value of creatinine estimated with Hoste (age) equation assuming basal eGFRs were median age-based eGFR normative values for children ≤ 2 years of age, and eGFR 120 mL/min/1.73m2 for children > 2 years. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to explore associations with AKI. We included in multivariate analyses only variables with significant p after Bonferroni correction. Results AKI was found in 28/114 (24.6%) patients. No patients required hemodialysis, 2 (1.8%) reached AKI stage 3, 2 (1.8%) AKI stage 2, and 24 (21.0%) AKI stage 1. Mean length of stay was 3.6 ± 1.2, 5.0 ± 1.8, and 10.5 ± 5.8 days, for patients with no, mild, and severe AKI (p < 0.001), respectively. Duration of symptoms before hospitalization (OR = 2.5; 95% CI = 1.3–5.0; p = 0.006), dehydration > 5% (OR = 43.1; 95% CI = 5.4–344.1; p = < 0.001), and serum bicarbonate levels (OR = 1.6; 95% CI = 1.2–2.1; p = 0.001) were independent predictors of AKI. Conclusions About one quarter of patients hospitalized for AGE may suffer from AKI with a longer stay for patients with more severe AKI. Particular attention, however, should be paid to volemia and kidney health of patients with AGE especially in the presence of increased duration of symptoms before hospitalization, dehydration, and lower serum bicarbonate levels. Graphical abstract

scholarly journals Factors Determining Nephrotoxicity and Mortality in Critical Care Patients Receiving Colistin

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 912-917 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Ciftci ◽  
Seval Izdes ◽  
Neriman Defne Altintas
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Apache Ii ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury Group ◽  
Injury Group ◽  
Independent Risk Factors ◽  
Critical Patients

Introduction: We aimed to determine risk factors for nephrotoxicity and factors affecting mortality in patients who received colistin. Methodology: Critical patients who received colistin were enrolled. Pregnancy, age < 18 years, basal creatinine level > 2 mg/dL, colistin use for < 48 hours, and previous renal replacement therapy were exclusion criteria. KDIGO stages were determined according to creatinine levels. Patients were grouped as those with no acute kidney injury (Group N0) and those with acute kidney injury (Group N). Their demographic data, APACHE II and SOFA scores, treatments, and laboratory results were recorded. Results: A total of 91 patients were included: 27 in Group N0 and 64 in Group N. Demographic data were similar between groups; however, higher admission APACHE-II scores (OR:1.179, 95% CI:1.033-1.346, p = 0.015) and need for vasopressors (OR:5.486, 95% CI:1.522–19.769, p = 0.009) were found to be independent risk factors for nephrotoxicity. Higher APACHE II scores (OR:1.253, %95 CI:1.093-1.437, p = 0.001), presence of coronary artery disease (OR:7.720, % 95 CI: 1.613-36.956, p = 0.011), need for vasopressors (OR: 4.587, % 95 CI: 1.224 – 17.241, p = 0.024), hypoalbuminemia (OR: 4.721, % 95 CI: 1.088 – 20.469, p = 0.038), and higher direct bilirubin levels (OR: 1.806, % 95 CI: 1.055 – 3.092, p = 0.031) were independent risk factors for mortality. Conclusion: When use of colistin is considered in ICU patients, presence of modifiable risk factors for nephrotoxicity such as hypoalbuminemia, nephrotoxic drug administration, and presence of shock should be determined and managed to prevent nephrotoxicity.

scholarly journals COVID-19-related acute kidney injury; incidence, risk factors and outcomes in a large UK cohort

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul D. Jewell ◽  
Kate Bramham ◽  
James Galloway ◽  
Frank Post ◽  
Sam Norton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Renal Impairment ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Injury Incidence ◽  
Tertiary Centre ◽  
Incidence Risk ◽  
Stage 1 ◽  
Worse Prognosis

Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common among patients hospitalised with COVID-19 and associated with worse prognosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiology, risk factors and outcomes of AKI in patients with COVID-19 in a large UK tertiary centre. Methods We analysed data of consecutive adults admitted with a laboratory-confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 across two sites of a hospital in London, UK, from 1st January to 13th May 2020. Results Of the 1248 inpatients included, 487 (39%) experienced AKI (51% stage 1, 13% stage 2, and 36% stage 3). The weekly AKI incidence rate gradually increased to peak at week 5 (3.12 cases/100 patient-days), before reducing to its nadir (0.83 cases/100 patient-days) at the end the study period (week 10). Among AKI survivors, 84.0% had recovered renal function to pre-admission levels before discharge and none required on-going renal replacement therapy (RRT). Pre-existing renal impairment [odds ratio (OR) 3.05, 95%CI 2.24–4,18; p <  0.0001], and inpatient diuretic use (OR 1.79, 95%CI 1.27–2.53; p <  0.005) were independently associated with a higher risk for AKI. AKI was a strong predictor of 30-day mortality with an increasing risk across AKI stages [adjusted hazard ratio (HR) 1.59 (95%CI 1.19–2.13) for stage 1; p < 0.005, 2.71(95%CI 1.82–4.05); p < 0.001for stage 2 and 2.99 (95%CI 2.17–4.11); p < 0.001for stage 3]. One third of AKI3 survivors (30.7%), had newly established renal impairment at 3 to 6 months. Conclusions This large UK cohort demonstrated a high AKI incidence and was associated with increased mortality even at stage 1. Inpatient diuretic use was linked to a higher AKI risk. One third of survivors with AKI3 exhibited newly established renal impairment already at 3–6 months.

scholarly journals One-Year Progression and Risk Factors for the Development of Chronic Kidney Disease in Septic Shock Patients with Acute Kidney Injury: A Single-Centre Retrospective Cohort Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 554 ◽  
Author(s):  
June-sung Kim ◽  
Youn-Jung Kim ◽  
Seung Ryoo ◽  
Chang Sohn ◽  
Dong Seo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Septic Shock ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
One Year ◽  
Stage 1

(1) Background: Sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) can lead to permanent kidney damage, although the long-term prognosis in patients with septic shock remains unclear. This study aimed to identify risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in septic shock patients with AKI. (2) Methods: A single-site, retrospective cohort study was conducted using a registry of adult septic shock patients. Data from patients who had developed AKI between January 2011 and April 2017 were extracted, and 1-year follow-up data were analysed to identify patients who developed CKD. (3) Results: Among 2208 patients with septic shock, 839 (38%) had AKI on admission (stage 1: 163 (19%), stage 2: 339 (40%), stage 3: 337 (40%)). After one year, kidney function had recovered in 27% of patients, and 6% had progressed to CKD. In patients with stage 1 AKI, 10% developed CKD, and mortality was 13% at one year; in patients with stage 2 and 3 AKI, the CKD rate was 6%, and the mortality rate was 42% and 47%, respectively. Old age, female, diabetes, low haemoglobin levels and a high creatinine level at discharge were seen to be risk factors for the development of CKD. (4) Conclusions: AKI severity correlated with mortality, but it did not correlate with the development of CKD, and patients progressed to CKD, even when initial AKI stage was not severe. Physicians should focus on the recovery of renal function, and ensure the careful follow-up of patients with risk factors for the development of CKD.

scholarly journals Risk Factors and Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Yichun Cheng ◽  
Nanhui Zhang ◽  
Ran Luo ◽  
Meng Zhang ◽  
Zhixiang Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Hospital Mortality ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Stage 1

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has emerged as a major global health threat with a great number of deaths worldwide. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in patients admitted to the intensive care unit. We aimed to assess the incidence, risk factors and in-hospital outcomes of AKI in COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We conducted a retrospective observational study in the intensive care unit of Tongji Hospital, which was assigned responsibility for the treatments of severe COVID-19 patients by the Wuhan government. AKI was defined and staged based on Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria. Mild AKI was defined as stage 1, and severe AKI was defined as stage 2 or stage 3. Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate AKI risk factors, and Cox proportional hazards model was used to assess the association between AKI and in-hospital mortality. <b><i>Results:</i></b> A total of 119 patients with COVID-19 were included in our study. The median patient age was 70 years (interquartile range, 59–77) and 61.3% were male. Fifty-one (42.8%) patients developed AKI during hospitalization, corresponding to 14.3% in stage 1, 28.6% in stage 2 and 18.5% in stage 3, respectively. Compared to patients without AKI, patients with AKI had a higher proportion of mechanical ventilation mortality and higher in-hospital mortality. A total of 97.1% of patients with severe AKI received mechanical ventilation and in-hospital mortality was up to 79.4%. Severe AKI was independently associated with high in-hospital mortality (OR: 1.82; 95% CI: 1.06–3.13). Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that high serum interleukin-8 (OR: 4.21; 95% CI: 1.23–14.38), interleukin-10 (OR: 3.32; 95% CI: 1.04–10.59) and interleukin-2 receptor (OR: 4.50; 95% CI: 0.73–6.78) were risk factors for severe AKI development. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Severe AKI was associated with high in-hospital mortality, and inflammatory response may play a role in AKI development in critically ill patients with COVID-19.

scholarly journals Prevalence, Risk Factors and Outcomes Associated with Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19: A Comparative Study between Diabetic and Nondiabetic Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Shayesteh Khalili ◽  
Tahereh Sabaghian ◽  
Meghdad Sedaghat ◽  
Zahra Soroureddin ◽  
Elham Askari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Invasive Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Diabetes Status ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
History Of ◽  
Stage 1

Background. The risk factors for acute kidney injury (AKI) development in patients with diabetes hospitalized for COVID-19 have not been fully studied yet. In this study, we aimed to estimate the rate of AKI among the hospitalized population with COVID-19 and to identify the risk factors associated with AKI among patients with diabetes. Material and Methods. This retrospective cohort study included 254 patients (127 with diabetes and 127 without diabetes) who were admitted for COVID-19 to a tertiary hospital in Tehran, Iran, between February and May 2020. Clinical characteristics and outcomes, radiological findings, and laboratory data, including data on AKI, hematuria, and proteinuria were recorded and analyzed. Results. Of 254 patients, 142 (55.9%) were male and the mean (± SD) age was 65.7 years (±12.5). In total, 58 patients (22.8%) developed AKI during hospitalization, of whom 36 patients had diabetes ( p = 0.04 ); most patients (74.1%) had stage 1 or 2 AKI. Also, 8 patients (13.8%) required renal replacement therapy (RRT) after developing AKI. Regardless of diabetes status, patients who developed AKI had significantly higher mortality rates compared with patients who did not develop AKI ( p = 0.02 ). Hematuria and proteinuria were observed in 38.1% and 55% of patients, respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that invasive mechanical ventilation, proteinuria, HBA1c level, history of cardiovascular disease, and use of statins were independent risk factors for AKI development in patients with diabetes. Conclusion. Results of this study showed that AKI develops in a considerable percentage of patients with COVID-19, especially in those with diabetes, and is significantly associated with mortality.

scholarly journals National Veterans Health Administration inpatient risk stratification models for hospital-acquired acute kidney injury

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 1054-1071 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert M Cronin ◽  
Jacob P VanHouten ◽  
Edward D Siew ◽  
Svetlana K Eden ◽  
Stephan D Fihn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Random Forests ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Discrimination Performance ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Stage 1 ◽  
Hospital Acquired

Abstract Objective Hospital-acquired acute kidney injury (HA-AKI) is a potentially preventable cause of morbidity and mortality. Identifying high-risk patients prior to the onset of kidney injury is a key step towards AKI prevention. Materials and Methods A national retrospective cohort of 1,620,898 patient hospitalizations from 116 Veterans Affairs hospitals was assembled from electronic health record (EHR) data collected from 2003 to 2012. HA-AKI was defined at stage 1+, stage 2+, and dialysis. EHR-based predictors were identified through logistic regression, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (lasso) regression, and random forests, and pair-wise comparisons between each were made. Calibration and discrimination metrics were calculated using 50 bootstrap iterations. In the final models, we report odds ratios, 95% confidence intervals, and importance rankings for predictor variables to evaluate their significance. Results The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) for the different model outcomes ranged from 0.746 to 0.758 in stage 1+, 0.714 to 0.720 in stage 2+, and 0.823 to 0.825 in dialysis. Logistic regression had the best AUC in stage 1+ and dialysis. Random forests had the best AUC in stage 2+ but the least favorable calibration plots. Multiple risk factors were significant in our models, including some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, blood pressure medications, antibiotics, and intravenous fluids given during the first 48 h of admission. Conclusions This study demonstrated that, although all the models tested had good discrimination, performance characteristics varied between methods, and the random forests models did not calibrate as well as the lasso or logistic regression models. In addition, novel modifiable risk factors were explored and found to be significant.

scholarly journals Risk Factors and Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury in Neonates with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuran Üstün ◽  
Fahri Ovalı
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Pulmonary Hypertension ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Stage 1

Objective: To identify the incidence of and risk factors for acute kidney injury (AKI) in neonates with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) and to evaluate its association with neonatal outcomes. Method: A total of 78 newborns with confirmed PPHN admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of a university hospital between 2016 and 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. AKI was defined according to the modified neonatal Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes criteria. Results: Of 78 PPHN infants, AKI was found in 29.5% (23/78). Multivariate analysis indicated that male sex (OR 3.43 95% CI 1.03-11.48, p=0.04) and severe PPHN (OR 5.67 95% CI 1.55- 20.68, p<0.01) were independently associated with increased risk for AKI. Infants with AKI had significantly higher mortality rate than infants without AKI (43.5% vs. 9.1%, p<0.01). Mortality rates in stage 1, stage 2 and stage 3 AKI were similar (36.4%, 57.1%, and 40%, respectively, p=0.68). Among survivors, AKI infants had significantly longer mechanical ventilation and lenght of stay than infants without AKI. Conclusion: In infants with PPHN, AKI is a common complication and is associated with increased mortality, and longer mechanical ventilation and lenght of stay. Careful monitoring of kidney function in infants with PPHN, especially in males and those who had severe PPHN can help to improve patient outcomes.

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