Incidence and risk factors of acute kidney injury in COVID-19 patients with and without acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) during the first wave of COVID-19: a systematic review and Meta-Analysis.

Faraj K Alenezi Mohammed A AlmeshariRahul MahidaMansoor N BangashDavid R ThickettJaimin M Patel

Published in: Renal failure (2021)

This study shows that ARDS development in COVID-19-patients leads to a higher incidence of AKI and increased mortality rate. Therefore, healthcare providers should be aware of kidney dysfunction, especially among elderly patients with multiple comorbidities. Early kidney function assessment and treatments are vital in COVID-19 patients with ARDS.

Keyphrases

acute respiratory distress syndrome
sars cov
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mechanical ventilation
coronavirus disease
healthcare
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
risk factors
acute kidney injury
oxidative stress
cardiovascular events
middle aged
cardiovascular disease