Preoperative Concentrated Urine Increases the Incidence of Plasma Creatinine Elevation After Major Surgery

Volume: 8
Published: Jul 19, 2021
Abstract
Background: Postoperative elevation of plasma creatinine is a frequent complication to major surgery. A rise by 50% fulfills the criterion for Acute Kidney Injury. We studied the relationship between concentrated urine before surgery, which is usually a sign of chronically low intake of water, and the perioperative change in plasma creatinine. Methods: The creatinine concentration was measured in plasma and urine just before and at 6 h, 1 day,...
Paper Details
Title
Preoperative Concentrated Urine Increases the Incidence of Plasma Creatinine Elevation After Major Surgery
Published Date
Jul 19, 2021
Volume
8
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