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QJM. 2002 Sep;95(9):579-83.
Acute renal failure requiring renal
replacement therapy: incidence and outcome.
Metcalfe W, Simpson M, Khan IH, Prescott GJ, Simpson K, Smith WC, MacLeod AM; Scottish
Renal Registry.
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Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Aberdeen, Glasgow Royal Infirmary,
Glasgow, UK. MetcalfeWendy@aol.com
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Renal replacement therapy (RRT) for acute renal failure (ARF) may be provided in many
settings within the hospital. Such patients require a high level of care and often have a poor
prognosis. No prospective studies have accurately defined this population, making the prediction
of necessary resources and the planning of services difficult.
AIM:

3. To ascertain the incidence, causes and outcomes of acute renal failure requiring renal
replacement therapy in Scotland.
DESIGN:
A prospective observational census of all clinical areas providing renal replacement therapy in
three Scottish health boards (Grampian, Highland, Tayside).
METHODS:
Patients were identified by liaison with each unit providing RRT. Factors precipitating renal
failure and reasons for RRT were recorded at the time of initiation. Comorbid disease burden
was scored using the Charlson index. Patient status at 90 days was assessed from case-notes,
contacting general practitioners where necessary.
RESULTS:
375 patients per million population per year received RRT; 203 per million per year for either
ARF or acute-on-chronic renal failure. 73.5% of patients receiving RRT for ARF died within 90
days, 23.5% became independent of RRT. The median duration of hospital admission was 19
days.
DISCUSSION:
The annual incidence of ARF requiring RRT is just over 200 per million population, almost
twice that of end-stage renal disease requiring RRT. Such treatment places high demands upon
health care resources.
PMID:
12205335
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MeSH Terms
Acute Kidney Injury/epidemiology*
Acute Kidney Injury/etiology
Acute Kidney Injury/therapy
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Aged, 80 and over
Analysis of Variance
Female
Humans
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Male
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
Renal Replacement Therapy/utilization*
Scotland/epidemiology
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