UK Renal Registry

ILD57

Understanding the seasonal variation of acute kidney injury (AKI) can potentially improve hospital processes, preventive care and clinical practice. A Japanese study with a cohort from 2012-2014 showed that patients with AKI are more severely ill in winter; a randomised clinical trial with 5 centres in the UK showed seasonal effects in their models. This study will look at: A. Rates of AKI by CCG with statistical evidence of any differences between seasons. B. Seasonal impacts for hospital acquired AKI patients as this group of patients are often sicker. C. Seasonal impact on 30-day mortality and other outcomes for hospital acquired AKI patients. We aim to provide a better insight into seasonal impact on acute kidney injury rates and patient outcomes in the UK, potentially to improve hospital processes and clinical practice.

10/03/2020