Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Aug 2016
Multicenter StudyDefining and treating acute kidney injury patients in Brazilian intensive care units: Results from a cross-sectional nationwide survey.
The purpose of the study is to characterize the practices of Brazilian intensivists toward acute kidney injury (AKI) definition and management. ⋯ Despite recent advances in AKI definition and management, most of the surveyed ICU physicians in Brazil have not incorporated them in their clinical practice. Important differences in the management of AKI patients were observed among Brazilian ICU physicians, which is relevant for educational interventions and future research.