Impact of local circumstances on outcome of renal casualties in major disasters

van der Tol, Arjan; Hussain, Asrar; Sever, Memhet; Claus, Stefaan; Van Biesen, Wim; Hoste, Eric; Khan, Samuel; Vanholder, Raymond

doi:10.1093/ndt/gfn557

Impact of local circumstances on outcome of renal casualties in major disasters

van der Tol A., Hussain A., Sever M. S., Claus S., Van Biesen W., Hoste E., ...More

NEPHROLOGY DIALYSIS TRANSPLANTATION, vol.24, no.3, pp.907-912, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 24 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2009
Doi Number: 10.1093/ndt/gfn557
Journal Name: NEPHROLOGY DIALYSIS TRANSPLANTATION
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.907-912
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. In the aftermath of earthquakes, the cumulative incidence of crush-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) is difficult to predict. Insight into factors determining this risk is indispensable to allow adequate logistical planning, which is a prerogative for success in disaster management.