US Pediatric Hospitalizations Complicated by Acute Kidney Injury and Dialysis From 1997 to 2022

In this retrospective study of the KID, the absolute number and rate of pediatric hospitalizations complicated by AKI and AKI-D increased between 1997 to 2022. Factors contributing to the substantial growth may include improved definitions and recognition of AKI, inclusion of a growing number of older and medically complex youth at high risk for AKI, and optimized diagnosis documentation. Given our understanding of the long-term impact of AKI, it is important to assess for preventable causes and to optimize care of those with AKI and AKI-D.

Corresponding Author: Alexander J. Kula, MD, MHS, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, 225 Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (alexkula@luriechildrens.org).

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