Epidemiology and short-term outcomes of acute kidney injury among patients in the intensive care unit in Laos: a nationwide multicenter, prospective, and observational study

Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) has become a global health issue. Little is known about the disease burden in Laos. We aimed to evaluate the burden and outcomes of AKI as well as assess the availability of AKI treatment in Laos. Methods We performed a multicentric prospective observati...

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Main Authors: Noot Sengthavisouk, Nuttha Lumlertgul, Chanmaly Keomany, Phonepadith Banouvong, Phetvilay Senavong, Sidavone Sayyaphet, Sakountala Binbundith, Win Kulvichit, Sadudee Peerapornratana, Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, Kriang Tungsanga, Somchai Eiam-Ong, Nattachai Srisawat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-020-01645-3