Study of epidemiology, management and outcome of acute kidney injury post noncardiac surgery over 12 months at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town
INTRODUCTION : Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a disorder that is defined by rising serum creatinine and reduced urine output. It occurs in approximately 1-7% of hospitalized patients and is a major predictor of morbidity and mortality. It increases the costs and duration of hospital stay. AKI has been...
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| Format: | Dissertation |
| Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2016
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/17425 |