Measurement of kidney perfusion in critically ill patients

Measurement of kidney perfusion in critically ill patients. Critical care, March 2013, 17: 220.

Schneider, AG, et al.

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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major complication of critical illness occurring in 30 to 40% of all critically ill patients and in its severe form requires renal replacement therapy in approximately 5% of patients. AKI has been shown to be an independent predictor for mortality and is associated with invasive therapy and substantial costs.