Clinical profile and outcome of patients with acute kidney injury in the Emergency Department of a teaching hospital in Ethiopia
In conclusion, infection is the dominant cause and mortality predictor of AKI. The majority of patients with infections were sepsis (78.1 %), pyelonephritis (11.4 %), and pneumonia (10.3 %). Early initiation of antibiotics in the Emergency Department contributes to improved outcomes.
Authors
- Dirijit Mamo Alemu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7353-5799)
- Menbeu Sultan Mohammed
- Yemane Gebremedhin Tesfay
- Mohammed Kalifa Nuguse
- Frehiwot Worku Senbeta
- Berihu Assefa Berhe
- Benyam Bahta Gebrehiwot
Institutions
- St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (ET)
- Mekelle University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- African Journal of Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2025-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afjem.2025.100926
- Primary Topic
- Acute Kidney Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00