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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mzingeli, Luvuyo
Other Authors: Rayner, Brian L
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/17425