A LARGE multicentre study has found that more than half of patients admitted to surgical intensive care units (SICUs) following major surgery develop postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI), underscoring the need for improved risk stratification and early preventive strategies.
In this retrospective analysis, researchers examined adult patients aged 18 years and older who were admitted to SICUs after major surgical procedures. The study aimed to determine the incidence of postoperative AKI and identify key risk factors associated with its development. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 27, with findings presented through tables and figures.
High Incidence of Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Surgical ICU Patients
The reported incidence of AKI in the surgical intensive care setting was 53.4%…