Журнал нефрологии и терапии

Clinical Profile and Outcome of Acute Kidney Injury in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Abstract

Selemon Gebrezgabiher*, Merahi Kefyalew, Tesfaye Nigussie Admasu, Solomon Gebregiworgis Kiros, and Araya Mossie Kerie

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major health problem, causing morbidity in 13 million people annually, among which, 85% occur in developing countries. It is therefore one of important issue in Africa where there is resource limitation at large, and appreciation of its pattern can help understand it?s causes, complications and outcome better which are determinants for its early prevention and management. The objective of the study was to evaluate Patterns and outcome of AKI patients who are admitted in Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital (TASH) Adult Emergency Unit, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Prospective Cross sectional study was done from August 1, 2018 to May 1, 2019. SPSS software version 25 was used for analysis.