[Incidence and consequences of acute kidney injury among patients admitted to critical care units].

Background: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) increases morbidity, mortality and hospital stay in critical patients units (CPU).

Aim: To determine the incidence and mortality of AKI in CPU.

Material And Methods: Review of electronic medical records of 1,769 patients aged 61 ± 20 years (47% males) discharged from a CPU during one year.