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) identifier identifier identifier

  • 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.