Acute Kidney Injury in Critical COVID-19: Outcomes and Risks

This retrospective observational study aims to determine the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with COVID-19, risk factors, and effects on mortality for intensive care unit patients. Data from 238 COVID-19 patients monitored in the Anesthesiology and Reanimation Intensive Care Unit of Ankara University Ibni Sina Hospital between January 1, 2021 and January 1, 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were divided into two groups according to the level of renal damage (with and without AKI). Those with AKI were staged per the KDIGO criteria (Stage 1-2-3). Demographic data, comorbidities, Charlson comorbidity indexes, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation scores, laboratory results, and mortality data were examined. The data obtained were compared between the groups. The findings may help improve clinical awareness and guide management strategies in intensive care unit patients with COVID-19 at risk of AKI