Incidencia, Causas, Manejo y Resultados de la Lesión Renal Aguda en Adultos en Samoa

This study focuses on Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) among adults in the Pacific Islands, specifically in Samoa. The goal is to understand the frequency, causes, treatment, and results of AKI in this region. Adults over 18 years old admitted to Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital with a diagnosis of AKI and a serum creatinine level of more than 200 micromol/L are included. The study also considers patients with underlying chronic kidney disease who experience an AKI episode during the study period. This research is important as it aims to improve the understanding and management of AKI in low-resource settings like Samoa. During the study, participants' medical records are reviewed to collect information about their demographic details, admission information, presenting symptoms, and AKI diagnosis based on the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria. The study also looks at the factors contributing to AKI development, treatment methods used, and patient outcomes. The data collected includes details about non-dialytic treatments, dialysis (if received), and the patient's status at the end of the study. The results of this study could help improve the care and outcomes for patients with AKI in similar low-resource settings.