July 14, 2020

Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury and Its Association with Mortality in Patients with COVID-19: A Meta-Analysis.

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• A meta-analysis of 26 studies (n=5,497) showed that acute kidney injury is present in 8% of COVID-19 patients overall and 20% of critically ill patients with COVID-19. Renal replacement therapy was estimated to occur in 4% of cases in the study populations. Acute kidney injury is associated with a 13-fold increased risk of mortality. 

Hansrivijit et al. (July 12, 2020). Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury and Its Association with Mortality in Patients with COVID-19: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Investigative Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1136/jim-2020-001407