About life and health after severe renal failure

What is it about?

Background: Critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) in need of renal replacement therapy (RRT) may have a protracted and often incomplete rehabilitation. Their long-term outcome has rarely been investigated. We have performed a prospective study to fill this gap of knowledge and examined survivors 5 years after severe septic multo organ failure and renal replacement therapy. Results: Mortality after severe AKI is higher than short-term prospective studies show, and morbidity is significant. Kidney recovery as well as general health remains incomplete. Reduction of QoL is minor, and social rehabilitation is very good. Affectivity is heterogeneous, but most patients experience emotional well-being. In summary, AKI in critically ill patients leads to incomplete rehabilitation but acceptable Quality of life after 5 years.

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Why is it important?

First long term study after severe AKI including clinical examination and assessment of quality of life during OPD-visit.