Acute renal failure in critically ill patients: a multinational, multicenter study

S Uchino, JA Kellum, R Bellomo, GS Doig… - Jama, 2005 - jamanetwork.com
ContextAlthough acute renal failure (ARF) is believed to be common in the setting of critical
illness and is associated with a high risk of death, little is known about its epidemiology and
outcome or how these vary in different regions of the world. ObjectivesTo determine the
period prevalence of ARF in intensive care unit (ICU) patients in multiple countries; to
characterize differences in etiology, illness severity, and clinical practice; and to determine
the impact of these differences on patient outcomes. Design, Setting, and …