Electronic alerts for acute kidney injury across primary and secondary care.

Joseph BarkerKarl Smith-ByrneOliver SayersKrishan JosephMark SleemanDaniel LassersonEmma Vaux

Published in: BMJ open quality (2021)

The introduction of AKI alerts in primary and secondary care, in conjunction with access to an AKI care bundle, was associated with higher rates of repeat blood sampling, AKI detection and renal recovery. Validating accuracy of alerts is required to avoid patient harm.

Keyphrases

acute kidney injury
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