Why the study?
Does the development and severity of AKI affect costs, length of stay, and mortality in postoperative cardiac surgery patients?
Population
Postoperative cardiac surgery patients
Comparison
Development of acute kidney injury defined by… vs No AKI or lesser severity of AKI
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Supports AKI monitoring after cardiac surgery; leaves open whether prevention reduces costs or mortality.
Does the development and severity of AKI affect costs, length of stay, and mortality in postoperative cardiac surgery patients?
The development and increasing severity of acute kidney injury following cardiac surgery are directly associated with higher healthcare costs, longer hospital stays, and increased mortality.
Dasta et al. (2008) studied this question.
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