A Clinical Model for Dialysis Discontinuation in AKI

A Clinical Model to Predict Successful Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Discontinuation in Patients With Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

A retrospective study evaluating AKI patients in whom RRT was interrupted for at least 48 hours. Patients who were still RRT-independent 7 days after initial RRT cessation were included in the "Success" group, as opposed to the "Failure" group. Baseline characteristics and variables at the time of RRT interruption were collected. Multivariable analysis was performed and a model was generated to evaluate the prediction of success.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients receiving kidney replacement therapy due to AKI from October 2020 to February 2022 were considered for inclusion in the study. Patients who managed to remain at least 48 consecutive hours without receiving kidney replacement therapy prescription were included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who had kidney replacement therapy interrupted exclusively due to haemodynamic instability, death or decision for palliative care were excluded.