Trajectory of AKI in hospitalized pediatric patients-impact of duration and repeat events

摘要

Background Peak severity of acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with mortality in hospitalized pediatric patients. Other factors associated with AKI, such as number of AKI events, severity of AKI events and time spent in AKI, may also have associations with mortality. Characterization of these events could help to evaluate patient outcomes. Methods Pediatric inpatients ( 0.05). Conclusions AKI occurs in 5.6 of the pediatric inpatient population and multiple AKI events occur in similar to 30 of these patients. Maximum KDIGO stage is most strongly associated with mortality. Multiple AKI events and AKI duration should also be considered when evaluating patient outcomes.