Epidemiology and Outcome in Renal Failure

• Published in: International journal of artificial organs Vol. 27; no. 12; pp. 1013 - 1018
• Main Authors: Vincent, J-L., Bota, D. PERES, De Backer, D.
• Format: Book Review Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01-12-2004
• Subjects: Acute Kidney Injury - epidemiology; Acute Kidney Injury - mortality; Acute Kidney Injury - physiopathology; Acute Kidney Injury - therapy; Humans; Incidence; Multiple Organ Failure; Renal Replacement Therapy; Risk Factors; Treatment Outcome; Multiple organ failure; SOFA; Mortality; Risk Factors; Incidence
• ISSN: 0391-3988; 1724-6040
• DOI: 10.1177/039139880402701202

Acute renal failure (ARF) in the ICU patient usually occurs as part of a wider multiple organ dysfunction, and is associated with mortality rates of around 50%. Differences in definitions make comparing study populations difficult and moves are being made to improve uniformity, and to recognize that ARF is not a single event but a continuous process from mild renal dysfunction through to complete organ failure requiring renal replacement therapy. In this review we will discuss the epidemiology of ARF within the limitations imposed by comparing studies that use different definitions and focus on different patient populations.